Ophthalmologic Symptoms Common in Parkinson Disease
Patients with Parkinson disease have a higher prevalence of ophthalmologic symptoms than controls.
Neurocognitive Disorders
Stress-Related Disorders Linked to Neurodegenerative Disease
Stress-related disorders are associated with an increased risk for neurodegenerative diseases.
Possible Molecular Signature for Young-Onset Parkinson Disease Identified
There is a distinct genetic signature for young-onset Parkinson disease even in cells from those who have no known Parkinson disease-related mutations.
Can Stress and Depression Increase Risk for Subjective Cognitive Complaints After Stroke?
Psychological distress at 3 months after stroke may predict subjective cognitive complaints (SCC) at 12 months after the acute event.
Brain Amyloid Deposition and Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease in Adults
There is no evidence for an association between cerebral β-amyloid deposition, a marker of Alzheimer disease, and intracranial atherosclerotic plaque or stenosis.
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Cognitive Impairment Screening
The USPSTF concludes that the evidence is lacking and that the balance of benefits and harms of cognitive impairment screening for older adults cannot be established.
Inappropriate Atypical Antipsychotics Increase Mortality in Parkinson Disease
In long-term care facilities, the rate of antipsychotic use in patients with PD ranges from 15% to 30%; however, the efficacy of AAPs in these patients has not been evaluated in large clinical trials.
Higher Flavonol Intake May Protect Against Alzheimer Disease
Higher flavonol intake through food sources, mostly fruits and vegetables, may protect against the development of Alzheimer disease.
Amyloid Burden on PET and Other Risk Factors for Cerebral Microbleeds
Increased age, male gender, and the presence of baseline cerebral microbleeds is associated with increased risk for developing cerebral microbleeds in any location.
Outpatient Palliative Care Improves Parkinson Outcomes
Compared with standard care alone, outpatient palliative care is associated with benefits among patients with Parkinson disease and related disorders.
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