UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – LOS ANGELES HEALTH SCIENCES LOS ANGELES – A new UCLA-led study has identified multiple new risk genes for Alzheimer’s disease and a rare, related brain disorder called progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) by using a combination of new testing methods allowing for mass screening of genetic variants in a single experiment. The study,...
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Dementia risk may be higher if an upper heart chamber is abnormal
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT/5 a.m. ET Wednesday, August 10, 2022 DALLAS, August 10, 2022 — Structural or functional abnormalities within the heart’s left atrium, with or without symptoms, may increase a person’s risk of developing dementia later in life by 35%, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American...
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PEOPLE WITH UNDERACTIVE THYROID MAY FACE HIGHER DEMENTIA RISK
The risk of developing dementia is even higher for people whose condition required thyroid hormone replacement medication, the researchers report. Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland doesn’t make enough thyroid hormones, which can slow metabolism. Symptoms include fatigue, weight gain, and sensitivity to cold. “In some cases, thyroid disorders have been associated with dementia symptoms that can...
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Predicting the future: A quick, easy scan can reveal late-life dementia risk
by Edith Cowan University Credit: CC0 Public Domain Late-life dementia is becoming increasingly common in people after 80 years of age. A new long-term study has shown a simple and common scan can reveal if people are at increased risk of developing the condition late in life. Late-life dementia develops when brain cells are damaged...
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New study indicates sight problems may increase dementia risk in older adults
TAYLOR & FRANCIS GROUP Older adults with untreated sight conditions may be at increased risk of dementia, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis of 16 studies involving 76,373 participants. The results of the study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Aging and Mental Health, highlight a need for further research to examine the impact...
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Blood biomarker predicts dementia risk in Mexican Americans
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO (March 24, 2022) — Blood levels of a biomarker called glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) may uniquely aid prediction of dementia in Mexican Americans, researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) and collaborating institutions reported March 24. The...
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DRUG THAT ‘SCOOPS UP’ CHOLESTEROL MAY CUT DEMENTIA RISK AFTER STROKE
The research team investigated cyclodextrin, which is FDA-approved for use as an ingredient in other drugs. Cyclodextrin’s chemical properties and shape allow it to “scoop up” and safely store cholesterol without provoking a heightened inflammatory response. The researchers found that treatment with cyclodextrin resulted in less cholesterol accumulation and inflammation in the brain in animal...
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Cholesterol buildup in brain presents new target to reduce dementia risk from stroke
by University of Arizona Kristian Doyle, center, with research faculty and students from the Doyle Lab. Credit: University of Arizona University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers discovered a potential treatment to reduce the risk of post-stroke dementia, which may be influenced by the immune response to dead brain tissue left in the wake of a...
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Roundup of 3 recent studies on dementia risk
As dementia research is accelerated, more published papers are offering new insights into the condition that impairs memory loss and judgment. Below is a roundup of three recent studies involving UW Medicine researchers. Each included a cohort of volunteers in the Adult Changes in Thought research program at Kaiser Permanente Washington. Dementia risk and hearing: The...
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Improving air quality reduces dementia risk, multiple studies suggest
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION IMAGE: AAIC LOGO CREDIT: ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION DENVER, JULY 26, 2021 — Improving air quality may improve cognitive function and reduce dementia risk, according to several studies reported today at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC®) 2021 in Denver and virtually. Previous reports have linked long-term air pollution exposure with an accumulation of Alzheimer’s...