Diabetes mellitus acts as a context-dependent modifier of risk and phenotype in neurological disorders
Diabetes May Influence Risk and Progress of Neurological Disorders
This narrative review synthesizes evidence regarding the role of diabetes mellitus (DM) as a disease modifier across various neurological co…
New research suggests that diabetes can change how certain neurological conditions progress, potentially opening doors for new treatment opt…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of retinal biomarkers in frontotemporal dementia and Alzheimer disease
Retinal scans show thinner layers in frontotemporal dementia than Alzheimer disease
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized optical coherence tomography data on retinal biomarkers in frontotemporal dementia, Alz…
A new analysis of retinal scans found that people with frontotemporal dementia have thinner eye layers than those with Alzheimer disease or …
Plasma proteomics profiling reveals differential protein expression in Alzheimer's and frontotemporal dementia
Can a simple blood test tell Alzheimer's from frontotemporal dementia?
An observational cohort study of 101 Asian individuals with known pTau217 status used plasma proteomics profiling to identify 1,168 proteins…
A simple blood test could distinguish Alzheimer's from frontotemporal dementia by spotting unique protein patterns linked to brain inflammat…
Mini-review synthesizes dementia risk and cognitive trajectories in individuals with schizophrenia
Do people with schizophrenia face a higher risk of dementia, and what does that mean for their care?
This mini-review examines the relationship between schizophrenia and dementia, covering Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, and other fo…
People with schizophrenia face a two- to threefold higher risk of dementia, but it's not a direct path to Alzheimer's—brain development, agi…
Research across Dementia
Related studies from across the Dementia family.
Pain assessment guidelines for cognitively impaired older adults lack practical detail
Pain guidelines for dementia patients lack practical advice
This scoping review mapped pain assessment guidelines for hospitalized older adults with cognitive impairment. No Australian guidelines were…
A review finds most pain assessment guidelines for older adults with dementia offer little practical help for hospital staff.
Network meta-analysis protocol aims to rank structured exercise interventions for fall prevention in dementia
Exercise Programs May Help Prevent Falls in Seniors with Dementia
This is a protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis regarding structured exercise interventions for older adults with mild …
A planned review aims to determine which types of structured exercise best help older adults with memory loss stay safe and avoid falling.
Multidomain lifestyle interventions provide small but statistically significant benefits for global cognition scores
Multidomain lifestyle changes may help slow signs of dementia
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials involving 23209 participants found that multidomain lifestyle interventions (three or mor…
Combining multiple lifestyle habits like diet and exercise can lead to small but steady improvements in brain health for those at risk of de…
TBP expansion in SCA17 can cause dementia-like symptoms and requires etiological reconsideration
New Diagnosis for Dementia Patients with Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17
This case report and focused literature review describes a patient with SCA17 presenting as dementia, highlighting the need for genetic test…
A new look at dementia cases may reveal an underlying genetic condition called spinocerebellar ataxia type 17.
Adaptive immune signatures and T cell infiltration characterize pathology in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Lewy Body dementia
Adaptive Immune Signatures Linked to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease
This mini review synthesizes evidence regarding adaptive immune remodeling and T cell responses in neurodegenerative dementias. The authors …
New research highlights how specific immune cell activity may play a role in the progression of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Lewy body deme…
Ligustilide shows neuroprotective effects across multiple CNS disorders in preclinical models
Ligustilide Shows Potential for Treating Various Brain Disorders
This systematic review of 55 original studies evaluates the neuroprotective potential of ligustilide (LIG) in various neurological condition…
Early research on the compound ligustilide shows potential to protect brain cells from damage caused by stroke, dementia, and other neurolog…
The osteoimmune-brain axis links systemic inflammation and bone hormones to neurodegenerative pathology
Immune system may link bone health and brain disease
This systematic review examines the role of the osteoimmune-brain axis, where the immune system mediates skeletal and cerebral pathology thr…
A new look at the body's immune system suggests a link between bone health and conditions like Alzheimer's and dementia.
Rapid advancements in imaging and blood-based biomarkers are transforming the diagnosis and management of ADRD
New guidelines help doctors tell delirium from dementia
This clinical guideline provides a narrative review on the evolving diagnostic and treatment landscape for Alzheimer's disease and related d…
Delirium is acute and fluctuating; dementia is chronic. New guidelines help doctors tell them apart.
Extended occupational therapy showed no significant improvement in behavioral symptoms for dementia patients
Extended occupational therapy shows no added benefit for dementia
This randomized controlled trial evaluated community-dwelling adults with mild-to-moderate dementia in France. Participants received occupat…
Adding four more months of occupational therapy did not improve behavioral symptoms in people with mild-to-moderate dementia, compared to st…
GLP-1 receptor agonists may reduce cognitive decline in type 2 diabetes patients with dementia
GLP-1 drugs may slow cognitive decline in type 2 diabetes
A systematic review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses found that GLP-1 receptor agonists are associated with reduced overall cognitive…
A review of reviews suggests GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may help protect memory and thinking in people with type 2 diabetes.
SLE linked to 53% higher odds of cognitive impairment in meta-analysis of 7 million
Lupus linked to higher risk of cognitive decline
This meta-analysis of 7 observational studies involving over 7 million participants found that systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is signifi…
People with lupus may face 53% higher odds of cognitive impairment, a large analysis finds.
Dog-assisted therapy significantly improves behavioral symptoms in dementia patients compared to routine care in a systematic review
Dog-assisted therapy improves behavior in dementia patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 randomized controlled trials evaluated dog-assisted therapy for patients with dementia. The p…
A meta-analysis suggests dog-assisted therapy may reduce behavioral symptoms in dementia patients, though evidence remains weak due to study…