Tag: Alzheimer’s
Major Neurological Disorders on the Rise in the United States
Burden increasing largely due to aging of the U.S. population
Cognitive Disorders More Common in People Admitted for COVID-19
Genetic variations may put some individuals at higher risk for severe infection
Air Pollution Tied to Neurological Disorders in Seniors
Higher fine particulate matter tied to higher risk for Parkinson disease, Alzheimer disease
Rural Patients With Alzheimer Disease Have Shorter Survival
Rural versus urban patients also spend more time in nursing homes, receive less home health care
Daytime Noise Tied to Higher Dementia Risk
More daytime noise tied to 30 percent higher risk for mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer disease
T2DM Links to Risk for Dementia Differ by Type, Glycemic Control
Dose-response association shows higher risk for dementia with HbA1c >87 versus <52 mmol/mol
Anticholinergic Meds May Raise Risk for Cognitive Decline
Effects significantly worse among individuals with risk factors for Alzheimer disease
Relationship Between Alzheimer Disease, Sleep Patterns Explored
No evidence supporting causal role of disturbed sleep patterns on AD or between major depression and AD
Education May Affect β-Amyloid Burden in Alzheimer Disease
Findings seen in two cohorts with parental history of sporadic AD, autosomal dominant AD
Long-Term Negative Thinking Tied to Alzheimer Risk
Association seen between negative thinking, cognitive decline, neuroimaging markers
