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Dementia risk, higher than thought, requires a national strategy
The risk of developing dementia may be double what was previously thought. But there are things the U.S. can do to help fight ...
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New Criteria Developed for Appropriate Use of Amyloid, Tau PET
Appropriate use criteria (AUC) for the use of amyloid and tau positron emission tomography (PET) have been issued by the ...
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Has Our Dementia Risk Doubled? Don’t Panic – Here’s What to Do
Recent headlines suggest that up to 42% of people ages 55 and older face an eventual dementia diagnosis. But some experts have a follow-up message: Risk isn't the same as destiny, and there are ways ...
New criteria developed for appropriate use of cognitive impairment imaging tools
Appropriate use criteria (AUC) for the use of amyloid and tau positron emission tomography (PET) have been issued by the ...
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Antibiotics Not Linked to Short-Term Dementia Risk
Antibiotic use was not associated with increased risk for dementia or cognitive impairment over the short term in healthy ...
5 ways to reduce your dementia risk as study estimates U.S. cases could double by 2060
More American adults may develop dementia than previously thought, according to a new study published this month. The number ...
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Higher red meat intake increases risk for cognitive decline, dementia
Higher consumption of red meat, including processed red meat, was associated with a higher risk for cognitive decline and dementia, according to research published in Neurology.“Dietary guidelines ...
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FDA bans dye, curbs nicotine; study shows red meat associated with dementia risk
Rounds reports on the FDA banning red dye no. 3 and curbing nicotine levels; a study showing meat associated with dementia ...
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Most Participants With Probable Dementia Are Unaware of Diagnosis
Unawareness of dementia diagnosis is very common and varies with race, but it is not associated with caregiver burde ...
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Many people with dementia are unaware of the diagnosis, study finds
Memory issues can occur as people age, but what is just a “senior moment” and what is a sign of the onset of dementia?A new ...
‘Novel approach’ to treating Alzheimer’s disease discovered — it’s a gas
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia — it causes memory loss, confusion, thinking problems and behavioral changes.
Dementia Risk for Americans Over 55 Soars to 42%
A groundbreaking study reveals that Americans over 55 now face a 42% risk of developing dementia, significantly higher than ...