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

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

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

Anxiety Scales in Lewy Body Disease

Anxiety Scales in Lewy Body Disease Background Anxiety disorders and symptoms are frequent in Lewy Body Disease (LBD) and many scales are available to assess its severity.  Yet, there is little consensus on which scale best evaluates anxiety across LBD patients. Objective Comparing the convergent validity of commonly used anxiety scales across synuclein-based diseases. Lewy

Dementia Risk Assessed By Brain Artery Diameter