Alzheimer's & Cognition
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Alzheimer’s Blood Test in Primary Care Could Slash Diagnostic, Treatment Wait Times
“After an initial blood test, we might be able to rule out or rule in individuals who should go to a specialist for further follow-up and testing...
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New Models Predict Time From Mild Cognitive Impairment to Dementia
Researchers have incorporated the models in an easy-to-use calculator as a prototype tool that physicians can use to discuss prognosis and...
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‘Doesn’t Fit Anything I Trained for’: Committee Examines Treatment for Chronic Illness After Lyme Disease
Few RCTs have been conducted on PTLD and there is no consensus on treatment; NASEM has called for more research.
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High Blood Sugar May Drive Dementia, German Researchers Warn
Levels of high blood sugar can damage blood vessels in the brain, potentially leading to vascular dementia.
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Two Diets Linked to Improved Cognition, Slowed Brain Aging
Intermittent fasting and a healthy living diet improved overall health and slowed brain aging in older overweight adults.
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Study Links Newer Shingles Vaccine to Delayed Dementia Diagnosis
The current study made use of a “natural experiment” in the United States, which switched over from use of the live vaccine to the recombinant...
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New Criteria Distinguish Memory Disorder Often Misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s
The new criteria for limbic-predominant amnestic neurodegenerative syndrome (LANS) provide a framework for neurologists and other experts to...
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Will Treating High Blood Pressure Curb Dementia Risk?
Recent research suggests that addressing hypertension does affect the risk for dementia.
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Treatable Condition Misdiagnosed as Dementia in Almost 13% of Cases
“The potential for overlap between hepatic encephalopathy and dementia has risen and should be considered in the differential diagnosis.”
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Scientist Aims to Unravel Long COVID’s Neurologic Impacts
Patients with long COVID often experience dysautonomia symptoms, including fatigue, brain fog, and dizziness.
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Night Owl or Lark? The Answer May Affect Cognition
“The findings reflect an overall trend where the majority might lean toward better cognition in the evening types.”