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August 3, 2022

Racism Tied to Later Life Cognitive Dysfunction Racism Tied to Later Life Cognitive Dysfunction

It is generally understood that racism, whether structural or personal, harms the well-being of the individual who experiences it. It has harmful health effects, and it […]
August 3, 2022

Virtual Chats Linked to Improved Memory, Well-Being in Older Adults Virtual Chats Linked to Improved Memory, Well-Being in Older Adults

Participating in regular online chats can help improve memory in isolated older adults, new research shows. Results from the randomized, internet-based Conversational-Engagement Clinical Trial (I-CONECT) provide […]
August 3, 2022

Sleep Disorders an Early Dementia ‘Warning Sign’? Sleep Disorders an Early Dementia ‘Warning Sign’?

Sleep disorders are associated with a 17% increased risk for dementia, results from a large registry-based study show. Dr Gunhild Waldemar “From our research, we can’t […]
August 2, 2022

Novel Guidance Informs Plasma Biomarker Use for Alzheimer’s Novel Guidance Informs Plasma Biomarker Use for Alzheimer’s

SAN DIEGO – For the first time, the Alzheimer’s Association has released recommendations for the use of blood-based biomarkers in clinical trials and certain clinical situations. […]
August 2, 2022

DMTs Significantly Cut Risk of Long-Term Disability in PPMS DMTs Significantly Cut Risk of Long-Term Disability in PPMS

Treatment of primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) with disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) for patients experiencing relapse or with disease activity is linked to a significant reduction of […]
August 2, 2022

Chronically Low Wages Linked to Subsequent Memory Decline Chronically Low Wages Linked to Subsequent Memory Decline

Consistently earning a low salary in midlife is associated with increased memory decline in older age, new research suggests. In a new analysis of more than […]
August 1, 2022

Optimism for Long-Term Recovery in Survivors of ICH, IVH Optimism for Long-Term Recovery in Survivors of ICH, IVH

A new study suggests a brighter future for survivors of severe intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) who initially seemed headed for poor long-term functional […]
July 31, 2022

COVID Smell Loss Tops Severity as Cognitive Impairment Predictor COVID Smell Loss Tops Severity as Cognitive Impairment Predictor

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Loss of smell, not disease severity, predicts persistent cognitive impairment 1 year […]
July 29, 2022

DOJ Reportedly Opens Criminal Inquiry Into Alzheimer’s Research DOJ Reportedly Opens Criminal Inquiry Into Alzheimer’s Research

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has reportedly opened a criminal investigation into Cassava Sciences just 1 week after a neuroscientist alleged in an expose that the […]
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