Waist Circumference Measurements May Predict Dementia Risk
In older adults, BMI-adjusted waist circumference was positively associated with the incidence of dementia.
Dementia
Former Surgeons General Cite Dementia as Top Public Health Crisis
The United States has a rapidly ageing population, and 14 million people are projected to live with dementia by 2050.
ECT Effectively Reduced Agitation, Improved Functioning in Dementia
Researchers found ECT was a safe for patients with dementia experiencing agitation or aggression, as well as for those with comorbid medical conditions.
Antidepressant Monotherapy in Elderly Linked to Increased Incident Dementia
Although 11.0% of individuals taking antidepressants developed dementia, only 2.6% of the unexposed sample went on to be diagnosed with dementia.
Aducanumab BLA to Be Submitted Following Positive Results in Early Alzheimer Trial
Compared with placebo, high dose aducanumab was associated with significant reduction of clinical decline in patients with early Alzheimer disease, as measured by the change from baseline in Clinical Dementia Rating-Sum of Boxes score at 78 weeks.
Nonpharmacologic Interventions Reduce Agitation in Dementia
For adults with dementia, nonpharmacologic interventions seem to be more efficacious than pharmacologic interventions for reducing aggression and agitation.
Exercise May Slow Brain Deterioration in Alzheimer Disease
Exercising may delay brain deterioration in people at high risk for Alzheimer disease.
Stepwise Approach Effective for Primary Care Dementia Screening
Assessment of dementia risk using three common screening tools at baseline predicts incident dementia over the course of about seven years.
Majority of Those Diagnosed With Dementia Do Not Receive Care From Specialist
The majority of older adults diagnosed with dementia do not receive specialty care.
Hydroxychloroquine Use Not Linked With Risk for Alzheimer Disease
Investigators addressed the association between long-term use of hydroxychloroquine therapy and the risk for Alzheimer disease.
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