Alzheimer's & Cognition
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VIDEO: Investigative eye amyloid test shines a light on Alzheimer’s pathology
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VIDEO: Don’t brush off subjective memory decline
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VIDEO: New genetic research could identify Alzheimer’s therapy targets
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Alzheimer’s may be declining in U.S. and Germany
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Rising projection of Alzheimer’s cases stems mainly from better reporting
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ADHD drug works by stimulating brain’s motivation-reward system
Key clinical point: Patients with ADHD who are taking lisdexamfetamine dimesylate "don’t need as much reward in order to get them to engage in an...
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Cerebral microbleeds’ depth may reveal dementia type
Key clinical point: The location of cerebral microbleeds is strongly associated with the type of dementia that may develop.Major finding: Lobar...
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Smelling test makes progress in identifying preclinical Alzheimer’s
Key clinical point: Two studies found that a simple, inexpensive test measuring olfactory memory could help identify patients with presymptomatic...
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Poor sleep is linked to cortical amyloid burden
Key clinical point: Improved sleep quality might provide protection from Alzheimer’s disease.Major finding: Self-reported somnolence, poorer sleep...
Guidelines
Poor cardiovascular health predicted cognitive impairment
Key clinical point: Intermediate or high cardiovascular health can lower the risk of cognitive impairment, compared with low CVH.
News
Old standby valproic acid appears effective against hyperactive delirium
Key clinical point: Valproic acid should be considered for patients with delirium if antipsychotics are either not working or causing problematic...