Defeating Alzheimer's disease and other dementias: a priority for European science and society

B Winblad, P Amouyel, S Andrieu, C Ballard… - The Lancet …, 2016 - thelancet.com
Executive summary Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia, and
because the primary risk factor for AD is old age, the prevalence of the disease is increasing …

The microbiome and disease: reviewing the links between the oral microbiome, aging, and Alzheimer's disease

DK Shoemark, SJ Allen - Journal of Alzheimer's disease, 2014 - journals.sagepub.com
This review, gathered from diverse sources, shows how our microbiome influences health
and ultimately how well we age. Evidence linking oral bacteria to Alzheimer's disease (AD) …

Estimation of the global prevalence of dementia in 2019 and forecasted prevalence in 2050: an analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

E Nichols, JD Steinmetz, SE Vollset… - The Lancet Public …, 2022 - thelancet.com
Background Given the projected trends in population ageing and population growth, the
number of people with dementia is expected to increase. In addition, strong evidence has …

The Finnish geriatric intervention study to prevent cognitive impairment and disability (FINGER): study design and progress

M Kivipelto, A Solomon, S Ahtiluoto, T Ngandu… - Alzheimer's & …, 2013 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Finnish Geriatric Intervention Study to Prevent Cognitive Impairment
and Disability (FINGER) is a multi-center, randomized, controlled trial ongoing in Finland …

The effect of heatwaves on mental health in a temperate Australian city

AL Hansen, P Bi, M Nitschke, P Ryan, D Pisaniello… - …, 2008 - journals.lww.com
Background: For physiological and behavioural reasons, persons with mental illnesses often
experience poorer overall health than the general population and as such may be …

Consumption of anthocyanin-rich cherry juice for 12 weeks improves memory and cognition in older adults with mild-to-moderate dementia

K Kent, K Charlton, S Roodenrys, M Batterham… - European journal of …, 2017 - Springer
Purpose Dietary flavonoids, including anthocyanins, may positively influence cognition and
may be beneficial for the prevention and treatment of dementia. We aimed to assess …

Development of a new method for assessing global risk of Alzheimer's disease for use in population health approaches to prevention

KJ Anstey, N Cherbuin, PM Herath - Prevention Science, 2013 - Springer
Alzheimer's disease (AD) affects approximately 35 million people worldwide. Increasing
evidence suggests that many risk factors for AD are modifiable. AD pathology develops over …

Prevalence and pattern of cognitive impairment in rural and urban populations from Northern Portugal

B Nunes, RD Silva, VT Cruz, JM Roriz, J Pais, MC Silva - BMC neurology, 2010 - Springer
Background Despite worldwide recognition of the burden of dementia, no epidemiological
data is yet available in Portugal. The objective of this study is to estimate the prevalence and …

Clinical practice with anti-dementia drugs: a revised (second) consensus statement from the British Association for Psychopharmacology

JT O'brien, A Burns - Journal of Psychopharmacology, 2011 - journals.sagepub.com
The British Association for Psychopharmacology (BAP) coordinated a meeting of experts to
review and revise its first (2006) Guidelines for clinical practice with anti-dementia drugs. As …

High prevalence of dementia and cognitive impairment in Indigenous Australians

K Smith, L Flicker, NT Lautenschlager, OP Almeida… - Neurology, 2008 - AAN Enterprises
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of dementia and cognitive impairment among older
Indigenous Australians. Methods: A total of 363 Indigenous Australians aged over 45 years …