Tag: Dementia
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
Antibiotic Use Not Linked to Incident Dementia, Cognitive Impairment
No association seen for increased risks for dementia, cognitive impairment without dementia, accelerated cognitive decline
Dementia Risk in Former Pro Soccer Players Not Tied to Modifiable Health, Lifestyle Factors
Authors say findings support measures to reduce repetitive head impact in sports
