Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia News

In a recent study, the age that women reached menopause and the type of menopause experienced appeared to impact their cognition as they grew older.

Unmet need was high among patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to study results presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

The online tool Outreach Pro was launched at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference to raise awareness of clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, specifically in “traditionally underrepresented communities.”

Forgetfulness continued in more than half of older adults studied between 3 to 6 months after COVID-19, while one in four experienced added issues with cognition, including language and executive dysfunction.

Total sugar intake may affect cognitive function over time, with higher amounts potentially increasing risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to study results presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

Physical activity may reduce age-associated risk for all-cause dementia among older adults, according to results of a population-based cohort study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

Projections presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference estimate that dementia cases will almost triple to more than 152 million by 2050, with the greatest increases expected in Africa and the Middle East.

Aduhelm demonstrated a consistent treatment effect for slowing decline in cognitive, functional and behavioral domains among patients with early Alzheimer’s disease in item-level analysis of the phase 3 EMERGE study.

A validated clinical scale detected early behavioral change in frontotemporal dementia, according to study results presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

Improving air quality can reduce the risk for dementia and improve cognitive function, according to multiple studies presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.