Tag: Dementia
Variability in Total Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol Linked to Dementia
Higher variability also linked to cognitive impairment with no dementia and with faster decline in global cognition, episodic memory
Intensive BP Control Linked to Long-Term Cognitive Benefits
Rates of both MCI and composite of MCI or probable dementia lower with intensive treatment in extended follow-up study
Certain Drug Types Associated With Risk for Dementia
Antimicrobials, vaccines, anti-inflammatories linked to reduced risk for Alzheimer disease and dementia; antipsychotics and diabetes drugs tied to higher risk
New Criteria Developed for Appropriate Use of Amyloid, Tau PET
17 clinical scenarios developed for which amyloid or tau PET may be considered
Most Participants With Probable Dementia Are Unaware of Diagnosis
Unawareness varies with race and is higher among Mexican Americans; unawareness not linked to caregiver burden
Higher Intake of Red Meat Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia
Increased intake, especially of processed red meat, associated with risk for developing dementia, worse cognition
Dementia Prevalence Projected to Increase From 2020 to 2060
Number of U.S. adults who will develop dementia each year projected to increase from ~514,000 to 1 million; lifetime risk is 42 percent after 55 years of age
Review Reveals Average Life Expectancy After Dementia Diagnosis
More than half of patients move to a nursing home within five years of diagnosis
Recommendations Developed for Evaluation of Patients With Alzheimer Disease
Clinical practice guideline also presents recommendations for specialist care and primary care of patients with Alzheimer disease, dementia
Prevalence of Dementia Diagnoses Increased in Individuals With Autism Diagnosis
Increase in odds of dementia diagnosis seen with age among those with ASD only and ASD plus intellectual disabilities
