Timothy S. Chang, MD, PhD and Lisa L. Barnes, PhD, discuss health disparities in Alzheimer disease and related dementias and how to improve clinical outcomes for patients from underrepresented groups.
Joseph D. Dougherty, PhD discusses genetic compounds’ ability to clear amyloid-β from the brain in patients with Alzheimer disease.
Research findings support the use of vitamin D supplementation to help slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer dementia and reduce Parkinson disease symptom severity.
The Oxford English Dictionary defines ableism as “discrimination in favor of able-bodied people.” Jim Anderson asks: what does “able-bodied” mean?
Dose-response relationship seen, with greater risk for dementia with more severe eczema
Researchers investigated the influencing factors, prevalence, and cognitive characteristics of depressive symptoms in older patients with chronic schizophrenia.
Poorer cognitive trajectories seen for Hispanics/Latinos with central obesity in presence of cardiometabolic abnormalities
Memory recall better for up to 3 years with blood-brain barrier-crossing renin-angiotensin drugs vs nonpenetrant counterparts
Afternoon napping is associated with better cognitive function in older adults, according to a study published in General Psychiatry.
Deborah Dunn, EdD, MSN, GNP-BC, ACNS-BC, GS-C, highlights recent findings that underscore the benefits of reducing sedentary time for older adults.
