BACKGROUND: The evidence base on the prevalence of dementia is expanding rapidly,
particularly in countries with low and middle incomes. A reappraisal of global prevalence …

The global prevalence of dementia has been estimated to be as high as 24 million, and is
predicted to double every 20 years until at least 2040. As the population worldwide …

BackgroundUpdated information on the epidemiology of dementia due to Alzheimer's
disease (AD) is needed to ensure that adequate resources are available to meet current and …

Objective The purpose of this study was to review the relationship between education and
dementia. Methods A systematic literature review was conducted of all published studies …

Despite mortality due to communicable diseases, poverty, and human conflicts, dementia
incidence is destined to increase in the developing world in tandem with the ageing …

BackgroundPopulation-based prevalence and incidence studies are essential for
understanding the burden of frontotemporal dementia (FTD). MethodsThe MEDLINE and …

Lithium is a well-established therapeutic option for the acute and long-term management of
bipolar disorder and major depression. More recently, based on findings from translational …

BACKGROUND: Impairment in instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) leads to early loss
in productivity and adds significant burden to caregivers. Executive dysfunction is thought to …

Illiterates represent a significant proportion of the world's population. Written language not
only plays a role in mediating cognition, but also extends our knowledge of the world. Two …

Background Results of the few cohort studies from countries with low incomes or middle
incomes suggest a lower incidence of dementia than in high-income countries. We …