Monique Nugent, MD, MPH, explores key access issues that are driving disparities in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis.
Disparities in Neurology
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Panelists discuss the importance of cultural-specific data to improve detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
Clinical trial reveals that high-intensity aerobic exercise and low-intensity stretching routines protect cognitive function.
Between 1990 and 2022, obesity rates quadrupled among girls (from 1.7% to 6.9%) and among boys (from 2.1% to 9.3%) globally.
The new test is less invasive than previous testing options and will increase accessibility of Alzheimer's disease diagnosis.
The ABCA7 gene is associated with a significantly higher risk of Alzheimer's disease in African American adults.
"It arises from an ageist assumption of frailty, incompetence, and dependence."
This research suggests monitoring pulse rate complexity may help identify older adults at higher risk of cognitive decline.
Patients with CSU have a higher risk of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts.
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