Family History of Dementia Tied to Early Memory Deficits
A first-degree family history of dementia is associated with memory deficits decades before the typical onset of Alzheimer disease.
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Cognitive Decline Accelerates After Incident Coronary Heart Disease
Accelerated cognitive decline is associated with incident coronary heart disease after, but not before or immediately following, ischemic events.
Incident A-Fib Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
Incident atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with increased dementia risk in elderly populations.
Dementia Tied to Anticholinergic Use
In a prospective study, the odds of dementia increased nearly 50% with daily use of anticholinergics for 3 years at the minimum effective dose recommended for older adults.
Cognitive Decline Faster After Incident Coronary Heart Disease Event
Incident coronary heart disease (CHD) is associated with accelerated cognitive decline after, but not before, the event.
Can Statins Reduce Dementia Risk After Concussion in Older Adults?
Researchers analyzed for the risk for dementia after a concussion, with and without the use of statins, in an older adult population.
Oral Anticoagulants May Reduce Dementia Risk in Low-Risk Patients With AF
Low-risk patients with AF who take oral anticoagulants have a lower risk of dementia than those who do not use OAC.
FDA: Company Promoting Unapproved Stem Cell Products for ALS, Parkinson Disease and Other Serious Conditions
The FDA has sent an untitled letter to R3 Stem Cell, LLC of Scottsdale, Arizona for marketing unapproved stem cell products to treat a variety of diseases and conditions.
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.
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.
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