Distinct disease mechanisms may underlie cognitive decline related to hearing loss in different age groups

Conclusions
Hearing loss was associated with amyloid binding in younger-old individuals only, and with cognitive decline in both age groups. These results suggest that mechanisms linking hearing loss with risk for dementia depends on age.

Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - March 14, 2023 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: van 't Hooft, J. J., Pelkmans, W., Tomassen, J., Smits, C., Legdeur, N., den Braber, A., Barkhof, F., van Berckel, B., Yaqub, M., Scheltens, P., Pijnenburg, Y. A., Visser, P. J., Tijms, B. M. Tags: Cognitive neurology Source Type: research