Model Estimates Mortality Risk in Adults with Dementia
FRIDAY, Oct. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A mortality prediction model for older adults with dementia may help clinicians have discussions with patients and their families relating to end-of-life care, according to a study published online Sept. 26 in…
Learn MoreDietary Habits at Midlife Not Tied to Later Risk for Dementia
THURSDAY, Oct. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Following conventional dietary recommendations or a modified Mediterranean diet at midlife is not associated with the subsequent risk for all-cause dementia, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in …
Learn MoreStudy Casts Doubt on Mediterranean Diet’s Benefit to Brain
THURSDAY, Oct. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A healthy diet might not protect you from dementia as some have suggested, according to a new Swedish study.The Mediterranean diet — which includes lots of vegetables, fruits, fish and healthy fats and littl…
Learn MoreNew Model Predicts Five-Year Alzheimer Dementia Risk
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A model that incorporates demographic information, brain imaging test results, and genetic biomarkers can accurately predict the five-year risk for dementia from Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study…
Learn MoreThiazolidinedione Monotherapy for T2DM Tied to Lower Dementia Risk
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), thiazolidinedione (TZD) monotherapy is associated with reduced dementia risk compared with metformin (MET) monotherapy, while sulfonylurea (SU) monotherapy is associ…
Learn MoreMinorities With Dementia Show Lower Incidence of Amyloid PET Positivity
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Amyloid positron emission tomography (PET) positivity is lower in Asian, Hispanic, and Black individuals than White individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia, according to a study publish…
Learn MoreDistressing Dreams Tied to Cognitive Decline, All-Cause Dementia
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Distressing dreams predict cognitive decline and all-cause dementia in middle-aged and older adults without cognitive impairment or Parkinson disease, according to a study published online Sept. 21 in eClin…
Learn MoreUn estudio con ratones apunta al motivo de que el Alzheimer afecte más a las mujeres que a los hombres
LUNES, 10 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las mujeres son diagnosticadas con enfermedad de Alzheimer con el doble de frecuencia que los hombres. Ahora, los investigadores piensan que conocen el motivo.Un nuevo estudio encontró evidencias en tej…
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