Leveraging Neuroimaging for the Diagnosis of Psychiatric and Neurodegenerative Diseases
A number of psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases are associated with abnormal imaging findings, which can help psychiatrists reach a diagnosis.
Dementia
WHO: Guidelines For Reducing Cognitive Decline and Dementia
Guidelines emphasizing adoption of a healthy lifestyle for reducing the risk for cognitive decline and dementia have been developed by the World Health Organization.
Long-Term Efficacy for Parkinsonism and Safety of Zonisamide in Patients With Lewy Body Dementia Examined
Use of zonisamide showed long-term efficacy for Parkinsonism and dementia with Lewy bodies without deterioration of cognitive function.
Shorter Reproductive Span May Increase Dementia Risk in Women
Having a shorter reproductive span is associated with an increased risk for dementia in women.
Smoking Not Associated With Incident Dementia in Cohort of Older Adults
After adjusting for the competing risk of death without dementia, smoking is not associated with an increased risk for dementia.
Treatment Shows Promise for Agitation in Patients With Alzheimer Dementia
Avanir announced data from the phase 3 clinical program that evaluated AVP-786 (deudextromethorphan hydrobromide/quinidine sulfate) for the treatment of moderate-to-severe agitation in patients with Alzheimer dementia.
Antiepileptic Drugs Not Tied to Dementia Risk
Antiepileptic drug use is not significantly associated with dementia risk in patients in Germany.
Midlife Cognitive, Physical Activity May Cut Dementia Risk
Midlife cognitive and physical activity is associated with a reduced risk for dementia and dementia subtypes.
Reduced Brain Volume May Diminish Self-Monitoring Skills in Dementia
Patients with dementia had decreased ability for self-monitoring, probably as a result of impairments of the insula and orbitofrontal cortex.
Trazodone Not Associated With Reduced Risk for Dementia
Trazodone is not associated with a reduced risk for dementia compared with other antidepressants at the prodromal stage of disease.
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