Geriatrics News

A team of undergraduate students at the University of Maryland won the top prize in the NIH Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams challenge for their development of low-cost tools to diagnosis Alzheimer’s disease before symptom presentation.

Men and women with apolipoprotein E 3/4 had similar risk for Alzheimer’s disease from ages 55 to 85 years, whereas women had increased risk at younger ages, according to study findings.

Less time spent in rapid eye movement sleep was associated with increased risk for incident dementia, according to recent findings.

Long-term exposure to microlevels of lithium in drinking water may reduce dementia incidence, according to recent findings.

Older adults admitted to the ED with suicidal ideation or attempt were less likely to receive mental health evaluations or referral resources postdischarge, according to recent findings.

Risks for head injuries and traumatic brain injuries were significantly higher among adults newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease who recently began using antidepressants.

Recent findings suggested the serotonin system may be an effective target for prevention and treatment of mild cognitive impairment.

Having a higher sense of purpose in life was associated with decreased risk for weakening grip strength and slower walking speed among older adults, according to recent findings.

Lithium and divalproex were both well-tolerated and effective for mania in older adults with bipolar I disorder; however, lithium was associated with greater reduction in mania at 9 weeks.

Older adults who regularly drink moderate amounts alcohol are more likely to live to the age of 85 years without cognitive impairment compared to nondrinkers, according to findings published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.