Dementia Studies Reveal Home Foreclosure Is Associated With Memory Decline Overview Housing insecurity is increasingly affecting older adults, yet its impact on cognitive health remains underexplored. This study examines the relationship between foreclosure and cognitive outcomes, specifically memory decline and the probability of dementia, in older adults. The analysis utilized data from
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Dementia Risk Increase In Diabetic Patients With Poor Glycemic Control
Dementia Risk Increase In Diabetic Patients With Poor Glycemic Control Overview This study investigated the association between glycemic variability and dementia risk among 171,964 individuals with type 2 diabetes. Despite optimal glycosylated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels, variability in HbA1c over the long term was found to increase the hazard of dementia. The
Constructive Uses For Biomarker Testing In Dementia
Constructive Uses For Biomarker Testing In Dementia Overview The Investigating the Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnostics in British Columbia (IMPACT-AD BC) study aimed to evaluate the effects of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarker testing on medical decision-making, personal decision-making, and health system economics. This observational, longitudinal cohort study enrolled 149
Dementia Risk Assessed By Brain Artery Diameter
Dementia Risk Assessed By Brain Artery Diameter Overview In this study, the association between brain artery diameters and the risk of dementia and stroke was investigated across three distinct population-based studies utilizing conventional T2-weighted brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images. A total of 8,420 adults aged over 40 years from these longitudinal
Cataract Surgery Impact On Cognitive Test Scores
Cataract Surgery Impact On Cognitive Test Scores Overview This prospective observational study aimed to assess the impact of cataract surgery on mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia in individuals aged 75 years and older. Conducted between 2019 and 2021, the study involved 88 eligible patients who underwent cataract surgery. Cognitive function was
White Matter Brain Changes In Post-Chemotherapy Breast Cancer Patients
White Matter Brain Changes In Post-Chemotherapy Breast Cancer Patients Overview In this study, the objective was to evaluate white matter microstructural changes in older breast cancer survivors 5-15 years post-chemotherapy treatment. The participants included breast cancer survivors aged 65 or older who underwent chemotherapy (C+) and those who did not (C-), along
Multimorbidity In Patients With Cognitive Impairment And Dementia
Multimorbidity In Patients With Cognitive Impairment And Dementia Overview The study aimed to investigate the burden and clusters of multimorbidity in relation to mild cognitive impairment (MCI), dementia, and Alzheimer's disease (AD)-related plasma biomarkers among older adults. A population-based sample of 5432 participants aged 60 years and above was included, with a
Anticholinergic Medications And Cognitive Outcomes In Autistic Adults
Anticholinergic Medications And Cognitive Outcomes In Autistic Adults Overview This study investigates the impact of anticholinergic (AC) medications on cognitive outcomes in autistic adults, an area that has not been extensively researched. AC medications, known for their potential to cause cognitive impairment, are commonly used for various medical and psychiatric conditions. In
Music Therapy For Dementia Symptoms Treatment
Music Therapy For Dementia Symptoms Treatment Overview The study explores the impact of individualized music listening (IML) on the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), a topic previously assessed through proxy-completed questionnaires. To address methodological limitations, the researchers employed a systematic observational approach, incorporating a validated instrument, time-based sampling, and longitudinal
Antidiabetic Medications And Dementia Risk
Antidiabetic Medications And Dementia Risk Overview This umbrella review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the impact of diabetes on dementia risk and investigate the potential mitigating effects of various antidiabetic treatments. The study conducted a systematic review on diabetes and its treatment, along with a meta-analysis specifically focusing on treatment outcomes. A comprehensive
