Alzheimer Disease and Dementia

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Cataract Extraction May Reduce Dementia Risk

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Mary Stroka

Patients who underwent the surgery had a lower incidence of cognitive decline, especially during the first 5 postoperative years.

Identifying Factors That Influence the Risk for Mild Cognitive Impairment

By

Brandon May

Researchers sought to investigate the predictors of incident MCI and subsequent course of MCI over follow-up and assessed the rates of sustained MCI diagnoses, cognitive normal individuals, and dementia progression.

Medicare May Rethink Premium Hike for Pricey Alzheimer Drug

Medicare has been told to reassess a significant premium increase it had announced that largely stemmed from the expensive new Alzheimer disease drug Aduhelm.

Assessing the Effect of Palliative Care Interventions in Advanced Dementia

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Jessica Nye

For the most part, palliative care has focused on the care of those with cancer. Consequently, for individuals with dementia there hasn’t been a universal approach to palliative care. However, with the increasing interest in bringing palliative care services to all people with life‐limiting illnesses, researchers sought to access the effect of palliative care on those with advanced dementia.

Investigational Alzheimer Disease Treatment Granted Fast Track Status

By

Steve Duffy

The FDA granted lecanemab Breakthrough Therapy designation back in June, 2021.

The Relationship Between Head Injury and Dementia Risk: Why It’s Complicated

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Tori Rodriguez

The link between head injury and dementia risk is not straightforward, but a neurologist and neuropsychologist discuss potential mechanisms and prevention efforts that can help increase awareness and minimize cognitive problems.

Drinking Coffee and Tea May Lower Stroke and Dementia Risk

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Heather R. Johnson

Previous studies have looked at the benefits of coffee and tea separately in dementia and stroke prevention. However, the researchers for this current study wanted to look at coffee and tea in combination.

Nonpharmacological Interventions for Pain Management in Patients With Dementia

By

Mary Stroka

This review systematically synthesized current evidence on nonpharmacological interventions to manage pain in people living with dementia.

Combination Ocular, Systemic Conditions Increase Dementia Risk

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Lauren Biscaldi

Patients with diabetes had an increased dementia risk if they also had diabetic retinopathy, compared with those without it.

Alzheimer Drug Cost Drives Increase in Medicare B Premium

Aduhelm, the new and expensive drug for Alzheimer disease, is responsible for about half of the $21.60 increase in monthly premiums for the Medicare Part B outpatient program in 2022.