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Stricter Mediterranean diet lowers risk for dementia
People who adhered more closely to the Mediterranean diet had a lower risk for dementia, regardless of genetic risk, according to data published in BMC Medicine.
Blood test predicts AD pathology up to 10 years before symptoms
A new blood test may be able to detect Alzheimer’s disease-related pathology up to 10 years before symptoms appear, according to a press release from Durin Technologies.
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Investigational drug for Parkinson’s, Lewy body dementia not successful in phase 2 trial
Biopharmaceutical company Aptinyx reported its drug for cognitive impairment was not efficacious in a phase 2 clinical trial investigating its use in patients with Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia, according to a press release.
FDA-approved trial uses ultrasound technology to treat Alzheimer’s
A noninvasive focused ultrasound technology was used in an FDA-approved clinical trial to treat Alzheimer’s disease, according to a press release.
Emory University, Linus Health partner to advance early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
Linus Health announced a collaboration with Goizueta Institute @Emory Brain Health and The Seavey Clinic at Emory Healthcare to implement digital cognitive assessments in primary care for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease.
C₂N Diagnostics receives $15M to advance blood test for Alzheimer’s detection
CN Diagnostics announced it has received a $15 million program-related investment from GHR Foundation to support and advance the PrecivityAD2 blood test for the detection of Alzheimer’s disease.
Social, economic differences may contribute to sex disparities in dementia risk
Differences in dementia risk between men and women may be attributable to their country’s economy and individual characteristics, according to findings of an international meta-analysis published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.
Lower quality education increases dementia risk
Education quality was associated with dementia risk later in life, according to findings published in JAMA Neurology.
Moderate alcohol consumption linked to lower dementia risk
Maintaining a mild to moderate level of alcohol consumption was associated with a decreased risk of dementia, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Sleep medications associated with higher risk for dementia in white individuals
White individuals who frequently used sleep medication had a greater risk for dementia compared with those who rarely or never used them, though the same association was not found in Black individuals, a new study found.
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