Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2022 (AAIC 2022)

Higher ultra-processed food intake tied to faster cognitive decline

Elaine Soliven, 20220914000000

High consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) appears to be associated with a rapid decline in cognitive function in adults, according to the ELSA-Brasil* study presented at AAIC 2022.

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: A risk factor for dementia?

Roshini Claire Anthony, 20220905150001

Individuals with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) appear to have an increased risk of developing dementia, particularly vascular dementia, according to a study presented at AAIC 2022.

ICU admission tied to dementia risk

Roshini Claire Anthony, 20220830180001

Older adults who have been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) may have an elevated risk of developing Alzheimer’s dementia or all types of dementia, according to a study presented at AAIC 2022.

Brexpiprazole shows promise in reducing agitation due to Alzheimer’s dementia

Elaine Soliven, 20220826000000

Treatment with brexpiprazole at either 2 or 3 mg significantly reduced agitation compared with placebo in patients with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Trial 331-14-213* presented at AAIC 2022.

Dancing protective against AD, dementia?

Audrey Abella, 20220817100000

Studies presented at AAIC 2022 show that dancing could be a protective factor against the development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia in older adults.

Subgroup analyses boost masupirdine potential for AD

Audrey Abella, 20220815100000

Post hoc data from a phase II study presented at AAIC 2022 continue to demonstrate the potential of masupirdine (SUVN-502), a selective 5-HT6 receptor antagonist, as a treatment alternative for the management of neuropsychiatric and cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

Two-fold setback: ICU stay doubles dementia risk

Elvira Manzano, 20220813000000

Intensive care unit (ICU) hospitalization doubles the risk of subsequent dementia in older adults, a longitudinal study suggests.