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Hearing loss is the #1 modifiable risk factor for dementia, in Brazil [excerpt 1/2]
This is an excerpt of the paper below, with the title above, focusing on the topic of the…
Scientists develop blood test for Alzheimer’s disease [without the need for expensive brain imaging or a painful lumbar puncture, if validated]
This is a republication of the article “Scientists develop blood test for Alzheimer’s disease”, with the title above.…
The prevalence of Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD / Dementia) in Brazil is ~30% — higher than in high-income countries
HealthSystems — transformation institute Joaquim Cardoso MSc*Chief Researcher, Editor and Strategy Officer (CSO)November 16, 2022*MSc from London Business School — MIT Sloan…
By 2030 78 million people will be living with Dementia — Launch of WHO’s first blueprint for dementia research
Site editor: Joaquim Cardoso MScThe Health Institute — for continuous health transformationOctober 4, 2022 Key messages: 2022 Campaign: Dementia is…
~9 million people die each year from neurological disorders (the 2nd leading cause) — which include stroke, migraines, dementia and meningitis.
Optimizing brain health across the life course: WHO Position Paper WHODr REN MinghuiAssistant Director General Universal Health Coverage/Communicable and…
Physical inactivity is the #2 modifiable risk factor for dementia, in Brazil [excerpt 2/2]
This is an excerpt of the paper below, with the title above, focusing on the topic of the…
Estudo da UFRGS identifica que metade dos casos de demência no Brasil poderiam ser evitados
Envelhecimento | Acompanhamento adequado de fatores como perda auditiva, inatividade física e hipertensão pode diminuir os casos de…
10 key global health moments from 2021
It has been a year of colossal efforts in global health. Countries battled COVID-19, which claimed more lives…
21/9 - Dia Mundial da Doença de Alzheimer e Dia Nacional de Conscientização da Doença de Alzheimer
Ministério da SaúdeBVSMS Key messages: No Brasil … estima-se que existam 1,2 milhão casos, a maior parte deles ainda…
Mortality rates in Alzheimer’s disease and non-Alzheimer’s dementias: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The Lancet — Health Longevity Chih-Sung Liang, MD †; Dian-Jeng Li, MD †; Fu-Chi Yang, PhD; Ping-Tao Tseng, MD; Andre…