Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2024 (AAIC 2024)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US 28 July 2024 - 01 August 2024

Shingles vax tied to reduced dementia risk

20 Aug 2024 by

Immunization with the non-live recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) or live-attenuated zoster vaccine (ZVL) is associated with reductions in the risk of dementia relative to the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23), according to a large observational study in adults aged ≥50 years.

20 Aug 2024

Sildenafil shows promise as treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

15 Aug 2024 by

Sildenafil, a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor, can be a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), as shown in real-world data, AD patient-induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC)-derived neuron models, and in vivo transgenic mouse model observations, according to a study presented at AAIC 2024.

15 Aug 2024

Processed red meat intake ups dementia risk

15 Aug 2024 by

In a study that tracked over 100,000 individuals for over 40 years, the risk of dementia is higher among those who consumed about two servings of processed red meat per week as opposed to those who consumed less.

15 Aug 2024

Nonpharmacological intervention reduces sleep disturbances in people with dementia

15 Aug 2024 by

DREAMS START*, a nonpharmacological intervention, reduces sleep disturbances in people living with dementia at home, according to a recent study presented at AAIC 2024.

15 Aug 2024

Persistent loneliness predisposes adults to cognitive decline

14 Aug 2024 by

Adults suffering from persistent loneliness are likely to experience worse cognitive function and alterations in brain structure, suggests new evidence from the ongoing Whitehall II cohort study, presented at AAIC 2024.

14 Aug 2024

Brain arterial health factors in MIND diet’s cognitive benefits

13 Aug 2024 by

While the MIND* diet has been shown to boost cognitive health, new research suggests that this effect is partially explained by reduced brain arteriosclerosis risk.

13 Aug 2024

Can daily coffee or tea intake slow cognitive decline in older adults?

13 Aug 2024 by

Drinking coffee or tea daily appears to be associated with slower cognitive decline, particularly fluid intelligence, in older adults, according to a recent study presented at AAIC 2024.

13 Aug 2024

Blood test delivers precision to AD diagnosis in primary, secondary care

12 Aug 2024 by

A blood test for identifying Alzheimer’s disease (AD) among individuals with cognitive symptoms appears to be highly accurate, outperforming traditional methods used in the primary and secondary care settings, according to a study.

12 Aug 2024