Alzheimer's & Cognition
From the Journals
Mental illness tied to increased mortality in COVID-19
“Pay attention and potentially address/treat a prior psychiatric diagnosis if a patient is hospitalized for COVID-19,” said Dr. Luming Li.
News
OTC ‘brain boosters’ may pose serious risks, experts say
“We know very little about what is actually in these products.”
Conference Coverage
Vascular dementia risk particularly high in type 2 diabetes
A 35% higher risk for vascular dementia was seen in people with type 2 diabetes versus those without; other dementia types were increased or...
Evidence-Based Reviews
Helping older adults overcome the challenges of technology
Interventions need to focus on both cognitive enhancement and functional skills training.
From the Journals
Mortality burden of dementia may be greater than estimated
The mortality burden of dementia may be highest among non-Hispanic black people, compared with people of other races.
News
Alzheimer’s disease may affect sleep patterns
Disturbed sleep does not appear to cause Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease does not appear to cause major depressive disorder.
Conference Coverage
Pearls for administering cognitive exams during the pandemic
Asking open-ended questions of the patient is the first step to identifying any potential narrative incapacity, said Dr. Fred Ovsiew.
Conference Coverage
More evidence links gum disease and dementia risk
The risk is greater in those with severe gum inflammation and tooth loss.
Hard Talk
Are aging physicians a burden?
In our practice, the most common reason for those minor mistakes during our clinical evaluation is anxiety, said Dr. Nicolas Badre and Dr. Alan A...
News
Impaired senses, especially smell, linked to dementia
Even mild levels of multisensory impairment are associated with accelerated cognitive aging.
News
Concussion linked to risk for dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and ADHD
A history of multiple concussions strengthened the association between concussion and subsequent mood and anxiety disorder, dementia, and...