A preprint in 84 older adults with epilepsy found that abnormal Alzheimer's-related blood biomarkers were common, but the biomarker categories did not line up neatly with cognitive impairment. Research Highlights Only 32.1% had normal biomarkers: 27 of 84 older adults with epilepsy were A−T−N− using blood-based amyloid, tau, and neurodegeneration markers.1 AD-continuum profiles were common: …
Some sleep apnea patients stay sleepy even when their CPAP is used 6+ hours a night and apnea events have been driven back to normal range. A 2026 cross-sectional study of 65 PAP-adherent adults found those residually sleepy patients performed measurably worse on global cognition, memory, executive function, attention, and processing speed than their well-rested …
Recent research has uncovered connections between the use of antidepressants and the risk of developing dementia in the elderly. This complex relationship, marked by varying results and considerations, is becoming a critical area of study in geriatric medicine and mental health. In light of these findings, it is crucial to delve into the nuances of …