Search Tag: Dementia
Regions of the Brain Damaged by High Blood Pressure
2023 05 Apr
High blood pressure is a prevalent condition, affecting about 30% of the global population, with another 30% showing early stages of the disease. Previous research has indicated that high blood pressure can impact cognitive function and cause long-term changes in the brain. However, the exact mechanisms through which high blood pressure damages the... Read more
Vitamin D Supplements Could Prevent Dementia
2023 04 Mar
A new study suggests that taking vitamin D supplements may help prevent dementia. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute in Canada and the University of Exeter in the U.K., examined over 12,388 participants from the U.S. National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center. Study participants had a mean age... Read more
Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes Increase Risk of Dementia
2022 21 Jun
Cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, ischaemic heart disease, heart failure or atrial fibrillation and stroke, are some of the primary risk factors for dementia. A new study published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia shows that people with at least two of the diseases - type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke - have double the... Read more
Heart Ultrasound Determines Dementia Risk
2022 23 Mar
A research team led by Dr. Lin Yee Chen from the University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN USA) recently described cardiac markers visualised by echocardiography that can determine dementia risk. This study, reported in JAMA, is the first to report an association between echocardiographic measures of left atrial heart function with dementia. Atrial... Read more
Working Towards a World Without Alzheimer’s and All Other Dementia
2021 26 Nov
An overview of the goals and vision of the Alzheimer’s Association and its commitment to advance vital research for the treatment, prevention and cure for Alzheimer’s Disease. Key Points The Alzheimer’s Association is a leading voluntary health organisation in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The Alzheimer’s National Registry... Read more
STATE OF THE ART MR-IMAGING IN DEMENTIA
2021 26 May
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Retinal Imaging Biomarker for Early Alzheimer's Detection
2019 19 Nov
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is difficult to detect primarily because of the lack of measurable indicators – or biomarkers – before patients exhibit symptoms of this form of dementia. However, damage to the brain occurs years before AD is already symptomatic and advanced. New research from the University of Minnesota has looked into a promising... Read more