Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2020

27 July 2020 - 31 July 2020

Infection may increase mortality risk in dementia

28 Aug 2020 by

Post-infection mortality is higher in older patients with dementia than those without in an analysis of Danish national registry data presented at AAIC 2020.

Infection may increase mortality risk in dementia

28 Aug 2020

Apnoea or habitual long sleep doubles AD risk

28 Aug 2020 by

Having sleep apnoea or sleeping more than 9 hours every night doubles the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in middle-aged individuals within 6 years in a new study.

Apnoea or habitual long sleep doubles AD risk

28 Aug 2020

Some antihypertensive meds tied to lower dementia risk

20 Aug 2020 by

Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) may be associated with a reduced risk of dementia, according to a systematic review and network meta-analysis conducted by researchers from the Netherlands.

Some antihypertensive meds tied to lower dementia risk

20 Aug 2020

Pimavanserin may cut symptoms of dementia-related psychosis

20 Aug 2020 by

Use of the antipsychotic drug pimavanserin led to a substantial reduction in psychosis symptoms in individuals with dementia regardless of severity or subtype, according to the results of the HARMONY trial presented at AAIC 2020.

Pimavanserin may cut symptoms of dementia-related psychosis

20 Aug 2020

Plasma P-tau217: Potential biomarker for Alzheimer's?

19 Aug 2020 by

A new blood test for plasma P-tau217* accurately differentiates Alzheimer's disease (AD) from other neurodegenerative diseases — showing promise as a blood-based biomarker for early detection of AD, according to a study presented at the AAIC 2020 Meeting.

Plasma P-tau217: Potential biomarker for Alzheimer's?

19 Aug 2020

Flu, pneumococcal vaccines may prevent Alzheimer’s disease

17 Aug 2020 by

Regular influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations may help stave off the development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to two studies presented at AAIC 2020.

Flu, pneumococcal vaccines may prevent Alzheimer’s disease

17 Aug 2020

Risk factors for Alzheimer’s may appear early in life

17 Aug 2020 by

Risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) may be present as early as adolescence and young adulthood, data presented at AAIC 2020 have shown, highlighting the importance of addressing these factors early in the fight against AD and other dementias.

Risk factors for Alzheimer’s may appear early in life

17 Aug 2020