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Alzheimers Dement
December 2024
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Background: SHIP1 is a phosphatidyl inositol phosphatase encoded by INPP5D, which has been identified as a risk gene for Alzheimer's disease (AD). SHIP1 is expressed in microglia, the resident macrophage in brain. It is a complex, multidomain protein that acts as a negative regulator downstream from TREM2.
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December 2024
Icahn School Of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.
Background: Despite increasing knowledge of the etiology of neurodegenerative diseases, translation of these benefits into therapeutic advances for Alzheimer's Disease and related diseases (ADRD) has been slow. Drug repurposing is a promising strategy for identifying new uses for approved drugs beyond their initial indications. We developed a high-throughput drug screening platform aimed at identifying drugs capable of reducing proteotoxicity in vivo (Aß toxicity in Caenorhabditis elegans) AND inhibiting microglial inflammation (TNF-alpha IL-6), both implicated in driving AD(figure attached with sample of results in C.
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December 2024
UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA.
Background: Almost all primary care providers (PCPs) believe screening for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia in older patients is important. However, there are significant barriers in primary care, including low provider confidence in their assessment skills, time constraints, competing priorities, and poor financial incentives. Consequently, PCPs report conducting cognitive assessments for less than half of patients over 60 years of age.
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December 2024
Chungnam National University, College of Nursing, Daejeon, Korea, Republic of (South).
Background: The aging population in rural areas is a unique health challenge. Older adults with cognitive decline are particularly vulnerable due to limited access to medical resources and health-related information, a disparity more pronounced in rural compared to urban settings. This study investigates key factors influencing perceived decision-making competence for health behavior in this demographic.
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December 2024
University of Kansas Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Fairway, KS, USA.
Background: Latinx individuals bear a disproportionate burden of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), with higher risk, underdiagnosis, and limited access to quality care. Primary care providers (PCPs) are crucial for early detection and management, yet organizational and policy factors significantly impact their ability to provide culturally competent and equitable ADRD care for this community. This study explores PCP perspectives to inform the development of accessible models that improve early diagnosis, preventive care, and quality of life for Latinx individuals with ADRD.
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