Alzheimer's Association International Conference® (AAIC) Highlights

A simple, finger prick blood test — not so different from what people with diabetes do every day — shows promise in the ability to detect Alzheimer’s disease.

Sleep dysfunction can impede the brain. Their research shows that the combination of short sleep (<5hours/night) and hypertension is associated with worse cognitive performance (executive function/processing speed) and brain injury (higher white matter volume). The causality is unclear. The combo of short sleep and high blood pressure may lead to subclinical cerebrovascular injury leading to cognitive impairment. Further research needs to be conducted to confirm results and to examine this interaction more completely. Sleep problems and hypertension are treatable and high-risk groups could be targeted for prevention trails.

Alzheimer’s Care Gainesville FL – Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC) Highlights

If you have questions about Alzheimer’s or other dementia, please call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 or visit alz.org.

The Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch® connects individuals living with Alzheimer’s, caregivers and healthy volunteers to clinical trials. This is a free service that allows you to search for research in your local area. Learn about ISTAART. The Alzheimer’s Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment (ISTAART) supports the global Alzheimer’s and dementia science community. Learn more at alz.org/istaart Access more highlights from AAIC here.

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