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Educational Attainment and Dementia: Mediation by Mid-Life Vascular Risk Factors
This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.PMID:36966451 | DOI:10.1002/ana.26647
Source: Atherosclerosis - March 26, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Chelsea Liu Yuan Ma Albert Hofman Reem Waziry Silvia Koton James R Pike B Gwen Windham Melinda C Power A Richey Sharrett Rebecca F Gottesman Source Type: research

Cholesterol buildup in brain presents new target to reduce dementia risk from stroke
University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers suggest the risk of developing dementia after a stroke might be reduced by a drug that could help immune cells process the cholesterol-rich debris generated by a stroke. Today University of Arizona Health SciencesHealthBIO5College of Medicine - TucsonCollege of PharmacyExploration Media contact(s)Anna Christensen University of Arizona Health Sciencesachristensen@arizona.edu520-626-7383University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers discovered a potential treatment to reduce the risk of post-stroke dementia, which may be influenced by the immune response to dead bra...
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - January 19, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mittank Source Type: research

Collectivism Is Associated With Greater Neurocognitive Fluency in Older Adults
This study aimed to evaluate the impact of self-construal on neurocognitive functions in older adults. A total of 86 community-dwelling older adults 60 years and older were assessed with three common self-report measures of self-construal along individualism and collectivism (IC). A cognitive battery was administered to assess verbal and non-verbal fluency abilities. Latent profile analysis (LPA) was used to categorize individuals according to IC, and one-way analyses of covariance (ANCOVA), including relevant covariates (e.g., ethnicity, gender, linguistic abilities), were used to compare neurocognitive functions between ...
Source: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience - April 10, 2019 Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research

Academy of Laser Dentistry Now Accepting Applications for 2019 Seidner Student Scholarship Program
Coral Springs, FL – July 17, 2018 –The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) the only independent and unbiased non-profit association dedicated to improving patient care with the proper use of laser technology, is now accepting applications for theDr. Eugene M. Seidner Student Scholarship Program. Named in the memory of Dr. Seidner, a laser dentistry pioneer who also served as ALD president 1996-1997, three recipients will be honored during the ALD ’s 26th Anniversary Conference& Exhibition,April 4-6th at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas.According to ALD executive director Gail Siminovsky, CAE, “The ALD is v...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 25, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Telomere Length, Long-Term Black Carbon Exposure, and Cognitive Function in a Cohort of Older Men: The VA Normative Aging Study
Conclusions: TL and CRP levels may help predict the impact of BC exposure on cognitive function in older men. Citation: Colicino E, Wilson A, Frisardi MC, Prada D, Power MC, Hoxha M, Dioni L, Spiro A III, Vokonas PS, Weisskopf MG, Schwartz JD, Baccarelli AA. 2017. Telomere length, long-term black carbon exposure, and cognitive function in a cohort of older men: the VA Normative Aging Study. Environ Health Perspect 125:76–81; http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/EHP241 Address correspondence to E. Colicino, Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 665 Huntington Ave., Building 1, Room G03, Bos...
Source: EHP Research - January 2, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Web Admin Tags: Research Articles January 2017 Source Type: research

Analyzing brain patterns may help neuroscientists increase people ’s confidence, reduce fear
A new technique of analyzing brain patterns appears to help people overcome fear and build self-confidence.The approach, developed by a UCLA-led team of neuroscientists, is described in two new papers, published in the journals Nature Communications and Nature Human Behaviour.Their method could have implications for treating people with depression, dementia and anxiety disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder, said Hakwan Lau, a UCLA associate professor of psychology and the senior author of both studies. It could also play a role in improving leadership training for executives and managers.In theNature Human Be...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - December 15, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

3 Surprising Things That Increase Your Dementia Risk
SPECIAL FROM “As many as five million Americans age 65 and older may have Alzheimer’s Disease, and that number is expected to double for every five-year interval beyond age 65.” — the National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke. While Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, it is not the only form. Risk factors for all kinds of dementia include, age, alcohol use, smoking, atherosclerosis, diabetes, hypertension, and genetics. However, researchers have found some startling connections that show other surprising factors that can heighten your risk: Risk Factor #1: Anticho...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - May 6, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Decline in dementia rate offers “cautious hope”
“The number of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias will grow each year as the size and proportion of the U.S. population age 65 and older continue to increase. The number will escalate rapidly in coming years as the baby boom generation ages.” 2015 Alzheimer’s disease Facts and Figures Despite these alarming projections, a report from a recent issue of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) offered a few words of encouragement. Researchers from the longstanding Framingham study found that the rate of dementia has declined over the course of three decades. Framingham researchers had been study...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - March 9, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Beverly Merz Tags: Alzheimer's Disease Behavioral Health Brain and cognitive health Caregiving Healthy Aging Memory Mental Health Prevention cognitive decline dementia Source Type: news

Probable Nootropic-induced Psychiatric Adverse Effects: A Series of Four Cases
Conclusion Healthcare providers in general, and specifically those in the mental health and substance abuse fields, should keep in mind that nootropic use is an under recognized and evolving problem. Nootropic use should be considered in cases where there are sudden or unexplained exacerbations of psychiatric symptoms in patients who have been stable and medication adherent. It is also important to remember that most nootropics are not detected on standard drug toxicology screening tests. We have very little clinical information on how nootropics may interact with psychotropics (or other medications) and potentially cause ...
Source: Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience - December 1, 2015 Category: Neuroscience Authors: ICN Online Editor Tags: Case Series and Literature Review Current Issue Mental Disorders Psychiatry Psychopharmacology Substance Use Disorders Ampakines Armodafinil brain enhancer Cerebrolysin Citicoline cognitive enhancer homeopathic medicine natural r Source Type: research

Healing through music
The last time I had a mammogram, I got a big surprise — and it was a good one. A string quartet was playing just outside the doors of the breast imaging center, and my thoughts immediately shifted from “What are they going to find on the mammogram?” to “Is that Schubert, or Beethoven?” By the time my name was called, I had almost forgotten why I was there. The unexpected concert was the work of Holly Chartrand and Lorrie Kubicek, music therapists and co-coordinators of the Environmental Music Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. But bringing music to hospital corridors is just a sideline for music therapist...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - November 5, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Beverly Merz Tags: Behavioral Health Mental Health Pain Management Surgery Source Type: news

An Unusual Case Of Cadasil With Occipital Lobe Involvement (P6.006)
CONCLUSION: We discuss the unique features of a rare case of occipital lobe predominant CADASIL lacking the typical anterior temporal lobe involvement. This case exemplifies the heterogeneity of clinical findings that may be associated with NOTCH3 mutations.Disclosure: Dr. Mishra has nothing to disclose. Dr. Rao has nothing to disclose. Dr. Flippen has received personal compensation for activities with MAP Pharmaceuticals/Allergan. Dr. Flippen has received personal compensation in an editorial capacity for the Journal of Graduate Medical Education and Up-To-Date. Dr. Flippen has received Dr. Fogel has received personal com...
Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Mishra, S., Rao, N., Flippen, C., Fogel, B., Hathout, G., Thomas, M., Kattan, J., Trikamji, B. Tags: Treatments, Therapeutics, and Biomarkers Poster Discussion Session Source Type: research

Memory gaps in graduates a 'stroke warning sign'
Conclusion This study showed that highly educated people who notice memory complaints in themselves may be more likely to develop stroke than those who don’t, over an average of 12 years. The study had a number of strengths, such as its population-based prospective design and availability of data on more than 9,000 participants at baseline with a long follow-up. However, there were also a number of limitations that weaken the strength of the conclusions. It was not clear whether the memory complaints were assessed just once at the start of the study or an ongoing basis. Some people may report memory complaints that are o...
Source: NHS News Feed - December 12, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology Mental health Older people Source Type: news

Singapore's largest neuroscience research institute launched
(SingHealth) The National Neuroscience Research Institute Singapore -- a joint venture by the National Neuroscience Institute and Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School -- has been launched to improve treatment and seek cures through research for brain and nervous system disorders such as stroke, Parkinson disease and dementia.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - March 8, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news