Alzheimer's & Cognition
From the Journals
Atrial cardiopathy linked to 35% higher dementia risk
Older adults with atrial cardiopathy may have up to 35% higher risk for dementia even before symptoms develop.
From the Journals
Early dementia but no specialists: Reinforcements needed?
Patients in rural areas are less likely undergo neuropsychological testing.
Literature Review
Mechanistic link between herpes virus, Alzheimer’s revealed?
“Our results suggest one pathway to Alzheimer’s disease, caused by a VZV infection which creates inflammatory triggers that awaken HSV in the...
Conference Coverage
Alzheimer’s disease: Alternative mechanisms make clinical progress
The failure of therapies targeting beta-amyloid and tau have led to a range of new mechanistic strategies.
Conference Coverage
Plasma biomarkers predict COVID’s neurological sequelae
Neurofilament light and glial fibrillary acidic protein may prove useful in tracking and managing neurological complications occurring in patients...
Conference Coverage
In MCI, combo training boosts effect
Cognitive training and exercise produced a strong effect when done sequentially.
From the Journals
Concerns that low LDL-C alters cognitive function challenged in novel analysis
A Mendelian randomization study appears to exonerate very low LDL-C but not therapies from altering cognition.
Conference Coverage
Regular exercise appears to slow cognitive decline in MCI
“An increased amount of either [low-] or high-intensity exercise for 120-150 minutes per week for 12 months may slow cognitive decline in...
Conference Coverage
Chronically low wages linked to subsequent memory decline
The findings could have implications for future public policy and research initiatives.
Conference Coverage
Individualized sensory care for older patients with dementia
A pilot study explores telehealth delivery of an individualized dementia program in a rural population.
Livin' on the MDedge
The gut microbes have spoken: All fiber is good fiber
Plus: Bones have a favorite cheese, twins play the lottery, and wages affect cognitive decline.