Study shows women's greater risk of dementia may be linked to disadvantage Isra Zaman16 Feb 2023 9:30 AM ISTThe number of people living with dementia is projected to exceed 150 million by 2050 worldwide, three times the 2019 estimate of 50 million. Rates are...
Sleep medications may raise dementia risk in Whites: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 Feb 2023 9:15 AM ISTUSA: A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease has shown that frequent use of sleep medications is linked with increased dementia...
Reduced kidney function associated with increased levels of dementia-related blood biomarkers: JAMA Aditi11 Feb 2023 10:30 AM ISTGermany: An original investigation published in JAMA Network Open has concluded that reduced kidney function may increase levels of dementia-related...
Common cardiovascular drugs cilostazol and isosorbide mononitrate may benefit patients with small vessel stroke Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 Feb 2023 9:45 AM ISTSmall vessel disease of the brain accounts for about 20% -25% of all ischemic strokes, according to previous research for which no medicine is...
Medical Bulletin 9/February/2023 Isra Zaman9 Feb 2023 3:42 PM ISTHere are the top medical news for the day:Novel blood test to identify prostate cancer with 94 percent accuracyNew research shows that the Prostate...
Expert work group's findings on what is clinically meaningful to slow Alzheimer's progression Isra Zaman9 Feb 2023 9:15 AM ISTAlzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association has published an expert work group's findings and recommendations on what is...
long-term Lithium use tied to higher risk of VTE, Parkinson and kidney diseases Aditi5 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTSweden: A study published in BIPOLAR DISORDERS, An International Journal of Psychiatry and Neurosciences, has concluded that those prescribed lithium...
Medical Bulletin 1/February/2023 Isra Zaman1 Feb 2023 2:45 PM ISTHere are the top medical news for the day:Focused-ultrasound-mediated liquid biopsy leads to release of neurodegenerative disorders biomarkersAt...
Obesity-related neurodegeneration mimics Alzheimer's disease, finds study Isra Zaman1 Feb 2023 10:30 AM ISTPrevious research has shown that obesity is linked with Alzheimer's disease (AD)-related changes, such as cerebrovascular damage and amyloid-b...
More steps reduce risk of dementia, cognitive impairment among older women Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli1 Feb 2023 10:00 AM ISTUSA: Older women who did more daily walking and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity are less likely to develop dementia or mild cognitive...
5-ARIs use not linked to dementia risk but associated with depression: JAMA Medha Baranwal31 Jan 2023 8:00 PM ISTSweden: Users of 5-ARIs (5a-reductase inhibitors) and prescribing clinicians should be aware of the possible depression risks associated with its use,...
Smoking increases chances of mid-life memory loss, confusion Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli31 Jan 2023 10:00 AM ISTMiddle-aged smokers are far more likely to report having memory loss and confusion than nonsmokers, and the likelihood of cognitive decline is lower...
