Poor Dental Health May Increase Risk for Incident Dementia, MCI
Individuals with severe periodontal disease or edentulism have an increased risk for incident dementia.
Dementia
Increased Body Weight, Obesity Linked to Dementia Incidence
Having increased body weight or abdominal obesity is associated with increased incidence of dementia.
Variation in Body Weight Increases Risk for Dementia in Adulthood
High body weight variability may be associated with increased risk for all-cause dementia and Alzheimer dementia in older patients.
Self-Perceived Risk of Dementia Associated With Mental Health, Race/Ethnicity
Survey data published in JAMA Neurology indicate that approximately half of US adults perceive themselves to be at least somewhat likely to develop dementia.
Waist Circumference Measurements May Predict Dementia Risk
In older adults, BMI-adjusted waist circumference was positively associated with the incidence of dementia.
Dementia Common in Down Syndrome Patients Aged ≥55
More than half of individuals with Down syndrome aged 55 years or older have dementia claims and 32.7% have Alzheimer disease (AD) claims.
Anemia and Abnormal Levels of Hemoglobin Correlated With Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
Low and high hemoglobin levels were associated with increased risk for dementia, white matter hyperintensity volume, and structural connectivity.
Screening for Cognitive Decline in Primary Care
Although an estimated 82 million people worldwide will be affected by dementia by 2030, research demonstrates that cognitive decline often goes unrecognized in primary care settings.
Improving Delirium Detection in the Acute Setting: An Expert Interview
Delirium is highly prevalent in critical care, especially among elderly patients and individuals with dementia. Although rates vary widely across studies, findings suggest delirium affects more than 15% of hospitalized patients. For additional discussion regarding this topic, Neurology Advisor interviewed Leopoldo Pozuelo, MD, MBA, FACP, FACLP, clinical vice chair of psychiatry and psychology at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
Most Diagnosed With Dementia Do Not Receive Specialty Care
Identification of each etiological subtype of dementia is more likely in patients who see a specialist compared to those who do not.
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