by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Friday, May 3, 2024 | Dementia
Abstract INTRODUCTION Delirium is associated with mortality and new onset dementia, yet the underlying pathophysiology remains poorly understood. Development of imaging biomarkers has been difficult given the challenging nature of imaging delirious patients. Diffuse...
by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Friday, May 3, 2024 | Dementia
Abstract Two of every three persons living with dementia reside in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The projected increase in global dementia rates is expected to affect LMICs disproportionately. However, the majority of global dementia care costs occur in...
by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Dementia
Abstract INTRODUCTION The effects of sleep–wake behavior on perceived fatigability and cognitive abilities when performing daily activities have not been investigated across levels of cognitive reserve (CR). METHODS CR Index Questionnaire (CRIq) data were collected...
by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Dementia
Abstract This article describes the public health impact of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), including prevalence and incidence, mortality and morbidity, use and costs of care and the ramifications of AD for family caregivers, the dementia workforce and society. The...
by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | Dementia
Abstract INTRODUCTION Genome-wide association studies have identified over 70 genetic loci associated with late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (LOAD), but few candidate polymorphisms have been functionally assessed for disease relevance and mechanism of action....
