Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia News

PHILADELPHIA — The short-term effects of postmenopausal hormone therapies on the vascular system and the brain may differ from long-term effects and could be influenced by HT formulation and administration route, according to a speaker.

Adults diagnosed with HF before age 65 years were 67% more likely to be diagnosed with dementia during 12 years of follow-up compared with adults diagnosed at age 75 years or older, suggesting careful neurocognitive monitoring is needed.

PHILADELPHIA — A machine learning model was better able to predict preclinical Alzheimer’s disease from participant biomarkers as well as driving data from a year-long study, according to a speaker.

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to German medical technology company AIRAmed for its medical image management and processing system designed to assist physicians in early detection of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

PHILADELPHIA — To effectively address symptoms of dementia with Lewy bodies, the medical community must address obstacles such as accurate diagnosis, lack of treatment options and dearth of clinical trials, according to a presenter.

Compared with warfarin, direct oral anticoagulants were associated with reduced risk for dementia in patients with atrial fibrillation, particularly those from Asian populations, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Infection-specific processes, rather than general systemic inflammation, may play a role in the development of dementia among those with hospital-diagnosed infections, according to research from JAMA Network Open.

Patients with post-incident dementia were more likely to begin central nervous system medications and less likely to discontinue cardiometabolic and anticholinergic medications, reflecting missed deprescribing opportunities, according to researchers.

Long-term exposure to extreme heat can lead to cognitive decline, according to experts.

Artificial intelligence could help clinicians address the social needs of patients with dementia, according to Elham Mahmoudi, PhD.