Cognitive impairment more often experienced by patients with RA
Jul 31, 2024
People with rheumatoid arthritis with moderate-to-high inflammation also have lower mean values in the Montreal Cognitive Assessment and lower executive function scores.
Minorities with dementia show lower incidence of amyloid PET positivity
Oct 12, 2022
The authors say that the findings have implications for treating dementia unrelated to amyloid plaques.
Caregivers more likely to have subjective cognitive decline
Nov 19, 2021
“Healthcare professionals can support their patients and their patients’ caregivers by recognizing SCD and its associated challenges in providing care and providing compensatory strategies...
FDA OKs marketing of new test to help diagnose Alzheimer disease
May 06, 2022
The test is indicated for patients 55 years and older who present with cognitive impairment and are being evaluated for Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline.
Social isolation, loneliness may harm cardiovascular, brain health
Aug 04, 2022
Social isolation and loneliness appear to be independent risk factors, but data on mediating pathways and confounders are limited.
Extreme heat exposure tied to faster cognitive decline in vulnerable populations
Aug 25, 2023
The association was seen for Black residents and residents of poor neighborhoods, but not for white residents or those in wealthier neighborhoods.
American Academy of Neurology, April 13-18
Apr 23, 2024
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology was held this year from April 13 to 18 in Denver, drawing participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals,...
Physical, cognitive activity linked to cognitive reserve
Jul 22, 2022
The associations are more pronounced in women, and APOE4 carrier status attenuates associations among women.
Greater educational attainment may protect against cognitive decline
Apr 20, 2023
The protective effect, however, appears to differ by race and ethnicity.
Neighborhood greenspace, income linked to white matter grade
Nov 02, 2023
A combination of lower neighborhood income and lower greenspace may be a risk factor for worsening white matter grade on MRI.