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Marijuana hospital visits linked to dementia diagnosis within 5 years, study finds
A large analysis found those who visit an emergency room due to marijuana have up to a 72% higher risk of dementia within ...
Heavy cannabis use could increase dementia risk by 72%
People aged over 45 who needed acute hospital care due to heavy cannabis use had a 72% greater risk of developing dementia ...
3 common eye problems may indicate dementia years before a diagnosis
Dementia — the progressive decline in cognitive abilities, impacting memory, language and reasoning — affects more than 6 million Americans and accounts for over 100,000 deaths each year.
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Mexican American Adults More Likely to Be Unaware of Dementia Diagnosis
Older Mexican American vs non-Hispanic White adults are more unaware of a dementia diagnosis, highlighting important considerations for physicians.
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Cannabis Hospitalization Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
Cannabis-related ED visits or hospitalizations are associated with an increased risk of dementia diagnosis in older adults, a ...
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Shingles vaccine eligibility lowers dementia risk in older adults
A large quasi-experimental study in Australia found that adults eligible for free shingles vaccination based on their date of ...
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These blood biomarkers predict dementia 10 years in advance
Blood biomarkers could predict dementia a decade in advance. A recent study opens new perspectives on early detection.
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Utah couple shares journey navigating a terminal dementia diagnosis
Jack and Debbie Lucas share their journey with terminal frontotemporal dementia. Debbie Lucas was misdiagnosed with Alzheimer ...