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Orthostatic hypotension ups dementia risk in T2DM
Orthostatic hypotension ups dementia risk in T2DM
31 May 2024 byStephen Padilla

Having an orthostatic hypotension (OH) appears to promote the development of dementia in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), suggests a study.

Orthostatic hypotension ups dementia risk in T2DM
31 May 2024
Increasing trend in DOAC-related intracerebral haemorrhage: How to improve outcomes?
Increasing trend in DOAC-related intracerebral haemorrhage: How to improve outcomes?
30 May 2024 bySarah Cheung

New local findings presented at HKMF 2024 show an increasing trend in intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) among patients on direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) between 2013 and 2022. Early initiation of reversal agents may improve outcomes in select cases with DOAC-related ICH.

Increasing trend in DOAC-related intracerebral haemorrhage: How to improve outcomes?
30 May 2024
Earlier menopause, higher CV risk may lead to cognitive decline
Earlier menopause, higher CV risk may lead to cognitive decline
28 May 2024 byAudrey Abella

Earlier menopause (occurring before age 49) coupled with higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is associated with an increased risk of cognitive problems later in life, a study suggests.

Earlier menopause, higher CV risk may lead to cognitive decline
28 May 2024