Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2019

Active lifestyle may delay Alzheimer’s disease progression

Roshini Claire Anthony, 20190813140303

An active lifestyle, regardless of vascular risk, may delay the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by slowing down cognitive decline and neurodegeneration, according to a study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC 2019).

LGBT, gender non-conforming population at greater risk for cognitive decline

Roshini Claire Anthony, 20190807140202

Individuals who identify as sexual or gender minorities (SGM) appear to be at a higher risk of experiencing subjective cognitive decline (SCD) than individuals who identify as cisgender and heterosexual, according to a study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC 2019).

Use of sleep meds may elevate dementia, Alzheimer’s risk

Roshini Claire Anthony, 20190805140207

The use of sleep medications may be associated with the risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in older adults, according to two studies presented at the recent Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC 2019).

Multisensory loss may up dementia risk

Audrey Abella, 20190801100000

Multisensory dysfunction is tied to an increased risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in older adults, thus underlining the importance of sensory evaluation in this patient subgroup and among those at risk of developing neurodegenerative illnesses, according to studies presented at AAIC 2019.

Aβ, α-synuclein: Inching closer towards blood testing for Alzheimer’s

Identification of biomarkers one step closer towards blood testing for Alzheimer's

Pearl Toh, 20190731190000

Biomarkers in the blood may present a new opportunity for developing a simple, noninvasive, and inexpensive screening test for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to studies presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2019.

Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease tied to seizure risk

Audrey Abella, 20190731092853

The odds of experiencing seizures and epileptic seizure recurrence were higher among individuals with vs without dementia or Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to data presented at AAIC 2019.

Men vs women: How the brains are wired differently

Pearl Toh, 20190726190000

Sex-specific differences in the way brain regions are connected may influence how tau propagates through the brain and thus, differences in the risk of Alzheimer’s disease between men and women; while participating in the workforce may help stave cognitive decline in women, suggest studies presented at AAIC 2019.