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Fitness Level May Offset Genetic Dementia Risk

In middle-age and older adults, high cardiorespiratory fitness was linked with better cognition

Nov 19, 2024
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Opioids Tied to Higher Dementia Risk, but Only After a Point

Relationships persisted in older adults with chronic pain or who used weak opioids only

Nov 19, 2024
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Cardio Drugs and Dementia; Fampridine and Working Memory; Alzheimer's and Cancer

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

Nov 19, 2024
Neuro Break over a computer rendering of neurons.
Big Blow to Anticoagulation Strategy Against Afib-Related Cognition Problems

Microemboli now questioned as driver of cognitive impairment in atrial fibrillation

Nov 17, 2024
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Multiple Chronic Conditions and Death; Diabetes Treatment for Gout

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Nov 16, 2024
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Frailty Tied to Future Dementia

Trajectories accelerated 4 to 9 years before dementia onset

Nov 13, 2024
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Teen With Bird Flu Critically Ill; NIH in the Crosshairs; Dementia Deaths Rise

Health news and commentary gathered by staff

Nov 13, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Galantamine and Alzheimer's; Fork Sign Landmark; Instagram in Neurology Education

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

Nov 12, 2024
Neuro Break over a computer rendering of neurons.
Midlife Choices May Offset Genetic Risk for Dementia, Stroke, Late-Life Depression

Risk of common age-related brain diseases was reduced over 12-year follow-up

Nov 08, 2024
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Opinion
100 Days Trapped in Inpatient Legal Limbo

Awaiting guardianship in the hospital long-term should not be the norm

Nov 06, 2024
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Weekend Warriors and Dementia; Iron Chelation and Alzheimer's; Neuro Drug Costs Rise

News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience

Nov 05, 2024
Neuro Break over a computer rendering of neurons.
Alzheimer's Progression May Be Slowed by Targeted Magnetic Pulses, Study Suggests

In phase II trial, transcranial stimulation led to significant differences versus placebo

Nov 03, 2024
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Omega-3 Supplements Show Benefit in APOE4 Carriers

Trial finds DHA can penetrate the brain before dementia onset

Nov 01, 2024
CTAD over a photo of Madrid Marriott Auditorium Hotel and Conference Center in Madrid, Spain.
Leukemia Drug Shows Promise in Dementia With Lewy Bodies

Cognitive outcomes, biomarkers improved with nilotinib in phase II trial

Oct 30, 2024
CTAD over a photo of Madrid Marriott Auditorium Hotel and Conference Center in Madrid, Spain.
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