All Articles on Dementia
Study evaluates biomarker criteria for Alzheimer’s riskOne-third of people classified as ‘highest risk’ may not develop Alzheimer’s disease, study suggests.
Preventing dementia: Effects of hypertension drugsACT studies find medications to treat high blood pressure may differ in their impact on dementia risk, writes Dr. Eric B. Larson.
New Lancet report offers hope for preventing dementiaDr. Eric B. Larson, a report contributor, answers questions about reducing risks, disparities, and threats from COVID-19.
Seattle team to build hi-res brain map of Alzheimer’s disease$40.5M NIH-funded project aims to pinpoint cells at root of brain disease—and new therapeutic targets.
Could ‘deprescribing’ anticholinergic drugs prevent dementia?Dr. Larson reflects on splashes, ripples, and new research, which builds on his earlier findings from the ACT study.
Training for caregivers of people with dementia: How to scale upDr. Rob Penfold leads pragmatic trial of new online version of proven program developed by UW colleagues.
Do drugs cause falls for adults with dementia?A study shows central nervous system-active drugs may increase risk of falling in people with dementia.
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