Search results for "Dementia"
Reconciling conflicting diabetes guidance
ACP and other professional medical societies disagree on a proper target for the long-term benefits of glucose control.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/06/reconciling-conflicting-diabetes-guidance.htm
1 Jun 2018
Structured exercise program did not slow cognitive impairment in people with mild or moderate dementia
Scores on the Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-cognitive subscale (ADAS-cog) at 12 months showed greater cognitive decline in the exercise group.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/05/22/1.htm
22 May 2018
Folic acid supplementation may help prevent first stroke in high-risk patients with hypertension
Among patients with low platelet count and high total homocysteine levels, receiving folic acid reduced the risk of first stroke by 73%, whereas there was no significant effect of folic acid among low-risk patients.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/05/08/2.htm
8 May 2018
No interventions proven to prevent late-life dementia, systematic reviews find
The reviews examined physical activity, prescription medications, cognitive training, and over-the-counter vitamins and supplements.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/12/19/1.htm
19 Dec 2017
Early oral anticoagulation in afib may protect against dementia
Taking anticoagulant treatment at baseline was associated with a 29% lower risk of dementia than not receiving anticoagulant treatment and a 48% lower risk when analyzed on treatment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/10/31/1.htm
31 Oct 2017
Consensus lacking on lifestyle and dementia
Boosting exercise, controlling blood pressure, and pursuing cognitive training are likely to lower the risk for cognitive decline and dementia in the long term, although the evidence is not conclusive.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/10/consensus-lacking-on-lifestyle-and-dementia.htm
1 Oct 2017
Treating opioid addiction in primary care
This issue covers treating opioid addiction in primary care, counseling lifestyle habits to prevent cognitive dementia, and low back pain.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/10/treating-opioid-addiction-in-primary-care.htm
1 Oct 2017
Internist involvement crucial to easing early menopause
Assessments for the potential symptoms of menopause should begin when women are in their 40s and may be entering perimenopause.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/09/internist-involvement-crucial-to-easing-early-menopause.htm
1 Sep 2017
Dementia risk may be higher in elderly patients with high serum uric acid levels
The association between high serum uric acid levels and vascular or mixed dementia might be affected by interim strokes, the authors said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/08/15/5.htm
15 Aug 2017
Commission of experts identifies nine modifiable risk factors for dementia
Hearing loss, among other risk factors, should be addressed in midlife to reduce the incidence of dementia.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/07/25/2.htm
25 Jul 2017