Longitudinal CV Risk Inversely Linked to Cognitive Performance
Elevated systolic BP, high serum total cholesterol, obesity from childhood linked to worse midlife cognitive performance
Dementia
Renal Function Decline Associated With Increased Dementia Risk
Older adults with an eGFR of 30 to 59 and less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 had a 1.7- and 2.6-fold fold higher risk of dementia, respectively, compared with those who had normal kidney function (eGFR 90-104 mL/min/1.73 m2).
Prostate Cancer Hormone Therapy Tied to Dementia, Depression in Younger Men
Findings from a recent study emphasize the importance of neurocognitive assessment in men undergoing ADT, especially in younger patients, according to investigators.
Anticholinergic Prescribing for Overactive Bladder Has Declined Among Urogynecologists
Anticholinergics have been the main class of oral medications used to treat overactive bladder, but providers’ prescribing patterns have changed in light of research linking these medications to an increased risk for dementia, according to a new survey.
Moderate/High Risk for ESRD Tied to Worse Cognition Later in Life
Those with higher-risk episodes for ESRD as young adults had poorer cognitive performance at midlife.
Midlife to Late-Life Hypertension May Predict Dementia Development
In a large population-based study, individuals with sustained hypertension in midlife to late life had a 49% increased risk of subsequent dementia compared with those who remained normotensive.
Seniors Who Develop Cancer Have Better Memory, Slower Decline
Rate of memory decline 3.9 percent slower in those with, versus those without, cancer diagnosis
Dementia Predicts CKD Progression, Death in Type 2 Diabetes
In type 2 diabetes patients, a dementia diagnosis preceded vascular events such as kidney disease progression by a mean 2998 days or roughly 8 years.
Prostate Cancer Hormone Therapy Ups Dementia Risk
Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer is associated with a 22% increased of any dementia and 29% increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Midlife Hypertension May Increase Dementia Risk
According to the authors, the influence of midlife hypetertension may lead to late-life impaired cognitive function.
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