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Racial disparities in dementia determined by social factors (Links to an external site)
Racial disparities in dementia are due to social determinants of health, with genetic ancestry playing no role, according to a new study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
New Alzheimer’s Drug (Links to an external site)
Washington University Professor of Neurology Dr. Joy Snider joins the show to talk about the new Alzheimer’s drug that was approved by the FDA in July.
New Drug Approved for Early Alzheimer’s (Links to an external site)
The drug, Kisunla, made by Eli Lilly, is the latest in a new class of treatments that could modestly slow cognitive decline in initial stages of the disease but also carry safety risks.
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‘A study to give us hope’: Lifestyle changes improve Alzheimer’s symptoms for some (Links to an external site)
Subtle cognitive decline precedes end to driving for older adults (Links to an external site)
Even slight cognitive changes can affect an older person’s decision to stop driving, according to a new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The findings suggest that routine cognitive testing — in particular, the kind of screening designed to pick up the earliest, most subtle decline — could help older adults and their physicians make decisions about driving that maximizes safety while preserving independence as long as possible.