Pain Is a Prodromal Symptom, Correlate Rather Than Direct Cause of Dementia
In patients with dementia, pain is a correlate or prodromal symptom rather than a direct cause of dementia.
Dementia
Lifestyle Changes May Aid Cognitive Abilities
Improvements in lifestyle risk factors for dementia can lead to short-term improvements in cognition among community-dwelling adults experiencing cognitive decline.
Individuals With a High Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease Have Altered Sleep Patterns
Is there a causal relationship between depressive disorders and late-life neurodegenerative diseases? Or, is their co-occurrence due to confounding or common risk factors, such as aging?
Systolic Blood Pressure and Orthostatic Hypotension Are Linked to Dementia
Systolic orthostatic hypotension and variability in systolic blood pressure postural changes may be associated with increased dementia risk.
Oral Antiandrogens Found to Increase Dementia Risk
In a study, only androgen deprivation therapy with oral antiandrogens were associated with an increased risk for dementia and Alzheimer disease.
The Lancet Commission Identifies Additional Dementia Risk Factors
The Lancet Commission added 3 new risk factors for dementia that coupled with the previous 9 lifestyle risk factors might prevent or delay up to 40% of dementias worldwide.
Poor Dental Health May Increase Risk for Incident Dementia, MCI
Individuals with severe periodontal disease or edentulism have an increased risk for incident 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.
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