Tag: Dementia
Aspirin, rivaroxaban similarly effective for recurrent stroke prevention; hypertension increases dementia...
Among the top stories in cardiology last week were data from the NAVIGATE ESUS trial that suggested aspirin and rivaroxaban were equally effective at...
Midlife to Late-Life Hypertension May Predict Dementia Development
Dementia
may be more likely to develop in individuals who have sustained hypertension in
midlife to late life, according to a new study.
An analysis
of 4761 participants...
Diet fizzy drinks ‘increase risk of heart attack, stroke and dementia’...
FOR those with a sweet tooth, diet fizzy drinks are generally thought of as a better alternative than the sugar-laden versions.
But while they are...
Urinary Tract Infection or Dementia: Which One Do I Have?
Urinary tract infections are an all-too-common, painful nuisance or worse for younger adults, particularly women. Unfortunately, you don't necessarily outgrow UTIs in older age....
Anticholinergic Drug Exposure Is Associated with Dementia Ri… : Neurology Today
Article In BriefIn a large study, researchers found anticholinergic medicines were associated with an increased risk of dementia. They suggest that physicians should be...
This Common Nutrient Deficiency May Increase Dementia Risk
It's become clear in the past few years that nearly every aspect of our...
AF, Carotid Disease Synergistic for Risks for Stroke, Dementia
The presence of atrial fibrillation (AF) and carotid artery disease in the same person predicts greater risks for...
