Oral Antiandrogens Found to Increase Dementia Risk
In a study, only androgen deprivation therapy with oral antiandrogens were associated with an increased risk for dementia and Alzheimer disease.
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Dementia May Contribute to More Deaths Than Previously Thought
The US mortality burden associated with dementia may be underestimated by vital statistics.
CNS-Active Meds Often Prescribed for Older Adults With Dementia
Patients with dementia are frequently prescribed central nervous system-active medications.
Baby Boomers Showing Higher Rates of Cognitive Decline
Reversing recent trends, baby boomers are showing lower cognitive functioning as they age than previous generations.
Cerebrovascular Reactivity Predicts Cognitive Impairment Independent of AD
MRI-based cerebrovascular reactivity is associated with cognitive function independent of Alzheimer disease pathology.
Sleep Fragmentation Associated with Cognitive Impairment in ICU Survivors
Early sleep fragmentation, estimated by actigraphy, was found to be associated with worse cognitive impairment shortly after critical illness.
Aducanumab Gets Priority Review for Alzheimer Disease
The FDA has accepted for Priority Review the Biologics License Application for aducanumab (Biogen) for the treatment of Alzheimer disease.
The Lancet Commission Identifies Additional Dementia Risk Factors
The Lancet Commission added 3 new risk factors for dementia that coupled with the previous 9 lifestyle risk factors might prevent or delay up to 40% of dementias worldwide.
Pandemic Causing Increased Anxiety Among Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
The COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on the psychological health of patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
Poor Dental Health May Increase Risk for Incident Dementia, MCI
Individuals with severe periodontal disease or edentulism have an increased risk for incident dementia.
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