Alzheimer's & Cognition
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Confirmed: Amyloid, tau levels rise years before Alzheimer’s onset
A new study builds on previous research by examining changes in cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers over longer periods than had been done previously...
Conference Coverage
‘Modest’ benefit for lecanemab in Alzheimer’s disease, but adverse events are common
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to make a decision about possible approval of the drug in January 2023.
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Why do women get Alzheimer’s disease more often than men? Study offers clue
Researchers zero in on a gene named USP11, found on the X chromosome.
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Children with autism show distinct brain features related to motor impairment
White matter in the brains of children with autism found to be distinct from the white matter in children with developmental coordination disorder...
News
‘A huge deal’: Millions have long COVID, and more are expected
More than a quarter say their condition is severe enough to significantly limit their day-to-day activities.
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U.S. dementia rate drops as education, women’s employment rises
Investigators speculated that the decline in dementia prevalence reflects larger socioeconomic changes in the United States.
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Nutrition for cognition: A missed opportunity in U.S. seniors?
Those who didn’t use the SNAP program experienced 2 more years of cognitive aging compared with program users.
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Traffic-related pollutant tied to increased dementia risk
The clear link between fine particulate matter exposure and increased risk emphasizes the need to address air pollution as a modifiable risk...
Feature
In rheumatoid arthritis, reducing inflammation reduces dementia risk
Compared with conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, biologic/targeted synthetic DMARDS lower dementia risk.
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Dementia prevalence study reveals inequities
Researchers say inequities likely stem from structural racism and income inequality.
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Patients with schizophrenia may be twice as likely to develop dementia
There is increasing evidence that multiple psychiatric symptoms and diagnoses are associated with cognitive decline and dementia.