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FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Alzheimer's, Kisunla
TUESDAY, July 2, 2024 – A new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday. In clinical trials, donanemab (Kisunla) modestly slowed the pace of...
Use of 'Benzo' Sedatives Like Valium, Xanax Won't Raise Dementia Risk: Study
TUESDAY, July 2, 2024 – Benzodiazepines do not appear to increase dementia risk, but could have subtle long-term effects on brain structure, a new study reports. Researchers found no link between...
Self-Administered Gerocognitive Exam Improves Detection of Cognitive Issues in Primary Care
TUESDAY, July 2, 2024 – A self-administered gerocognitive examination (SAGE) is easily incorporated into primary care provider (PCP) visits, and its use significantly increases detection of new...
Emergence of Psychosis in Alzheimer Disease Linked to Elevations in p-tau181
MONDAY, July 1, 2024 – For individuals with Alzheimer disease (AD), the emergence of psychosis is associated with elevations in levels of plasma tau phosphorylated at threonine 181 (p-tau181),...
July 4 Tips for Folks Caring for People With Alzheimer's
SUNDAY, June 30, 2024 – Big pops of noise and light are always a part of Independence Day celebrations. But the "rocket's red glare" (and bang) can be disorienting and upsetting for people...
Dementia With Lewy Bodies Risk Down With α-1 Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists
WEDNESDAY, June 19, 2024 – Men taking α-1 adrenergic receptor antagonists terazosin, doxazosin, and alfuzosin (Tz/Dz/Az) seem to have a lower risk for dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), according to a ...
Colombian Family's Genes Could Hold Key to Delaying Alzheimer's
THURSDAY, June 20, 2024 – A Colombian family’s genetics are shining a spotlight on a gene that might help protect people from the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease. About 1,200 out of 6,000 family mem...
Cognitive Impairment Delayed With Genetic Variant
THURSDAY, June 20, 2024 – Cognitive impairment is delayed among persons who are heterozygous for the apolipoprotein E3 Christchurch variant (APOE3Ch), according to a study published in the June 20...
Certain Prostate Meds Might Help Prevent Dementia
WEDNESDAY, June 20, 2024 – Prostate medications might help reduce the risk of a specific type of dementia, a new study suggests. People were less likely to develop Lewy body dementia when taking...
Inherited Alzheimer's: Whether It's From Mom or Dad Could Matter
MONDAY, June 17, 2024 – Genetics can play a role in a person's odds for Alzheimer's disease, and new research suggests differences in that risk are based on which parent had the illness. In a study...
First Responders With More Debris Exposure Have Higher Risk of Early Dementia
FRIDAY, June 14, 2024 – More severe exposure to dust or debris among World Trade Center (WTC) responders is significantly associated with a higher risk of dementia at
4.0 Percent of Seniors Had Received Dementia Diagnosis in 2022
THURSDAY, June 13, 2024 – In 2022, 4.0 percent of adults aged 65 years and older reported ever having received a dementia diagnosis, with similar percentages seen for men and women, according to a...
Could Moms of Low-Birth-Weight Babies Face Higher Dementia Risk Later?
THURSDAY, June 13, 2024 – Women who deliver low-birth-weight babies could be more likely to have memory and thinking problems later in life, a new study warns. As seniors, these women had brain test...
Lifestyle Intervention Can Improve Cognition, Function in Early Alzheimer Disease
THURSDAY, June 13, 2024 – For patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early dementia due to Alzheimer disease (AD), comprehensive lifestyle changes may improve cognition and function,...
9/11 Responders May Face Higher Odds for Dementia
WEDNESDAY, June 12, 2024 – After helping America through one of its worst tragedies, some responders to the events of 9/11 may now face another foe: Heightened risks for dementia. A new study looks...
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