Large-scale study of those of African descent spots genetic variants tied to glaucoma … Brain stimulation kept quality of life stable after 5 years in people with Alzheimer’s … Insurers must apply...
Race, ethnicity help determine which controllable risk factors for dementia have biggest impacts
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 18, 2024
Controllable risk factors that factor into Alzheimer’s or dementia cases play varying roles based on someone’s race and ethnicity, a new study shows.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Jan. 11
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 11, 2024
Antipsychotic drug prescriptions rise in assisted-living residents with dementia … Cognitive screening tool misses mark in diverse populations … Protein in Parkinson’s, dementia involved in normal...
Vigorous exercise may guard against death from Alzheimer’s disease
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Kristen Fischer
Dec 18, 2023
Engaging in vigorous activity compared to moderate exercise may lower the rate of dying from Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. The study was published in the December issue of The Lancet...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Dec. 12
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 12, 2023
Gut-changing drug could help long COVID … Meditation lowers PTSD, anxiety in nurses … How bloodwork is guiding Alzheimer’s diagnoses … Palliative care program aims to improve end-of-life care
Study: Veterans with unstable housing 53 percent more likely to develop Alzheimer’s, dementia
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 06, 2023
A new study correlates housing instability with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia risk, focusing on a population of United States veterans.
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, Dec. 6
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 06, 2023
Alzheimer’s blood test could be for sale in 2024 … Brain stimulation could aid cognitive powers in people with Alzheimer’s disease … Eye scans could spot kidney issues … Overweight, obese people...
Brain inflammation plays role in irritability, anxiety in people with Alzheimer’s
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 28, 2023
Though a lot of the talk about the cause of Alzheimer’s disease symptoms revolves around amyloid and tau proteins, a new study finds that brain inflammation is a culprit as well.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Nov. 21
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 21, 2023
Fluvoxamine didn’t shorten COVID-19 recovery … Belly fat during midlife tied to Alzheimer’s disease … Amygdala proteins could be biomarkers for Parkinson’s disease … Treatment fixes smell problems...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Nov. 16
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 16, 2023
Study links military service with Alzheimer’s disease … Drug could “switch” memory protein in brain …Gene therapy for osteoarthritis looks good in trial … Nurses still need better support,...