Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 9, 2024

More than heart disease or cancer, the risk of dementia often creates much greater anxiety in the patients I see. And given that dementia is routinely in the top 5 leading causes of death, this concern is dually warranted. But can dementia be prevented? 14 Ways To Prevent Dementia. 14 Ways To Prevent Dementia.

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Stroke Journal

DECEMBER 8, 2023

BACKGROUND:Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, one of the leading contributors to Medicare cost, including through Medicare hospice benefits, and the rate of stroke mortality has been increasing since 2013. from 78 812 to 160 884. from 78 812 to 160 884. P<0.001).

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 23, 2024

Dementia Up to 40% of dementia cases could be prevented by focusing on modifiable risk factors 11. Those with high blood pressure from midlife have twice the risk of developing dementia over a 25-year follow-up 12. In most Western populations, dementia consistently ranks as a leading cause of death. 2013 Jun;15(3):134-6.

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Heart Disease Blood Pressure Dementia Atherosclerosis 105

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:Associations between magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) markers of vascular pathology and dementia risk in older adults have been established, but it remains less clear how lifestyle factors may modify this association. Incident dementia cases were identified from time of imaging through December 31, 2019 (median follow-up: 6.4

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

This study evaluated antidepressant prescribing patterns at hospital discharge in acute AIS and hemorrhagic (ICH) stroke patients.Methods:We retrospectively examined prospectively collected data from an IRB-approved stroke registry at two academic Comprehensive Stroke Centers (CSC) between 1/1/2013 and 6/30/2024.

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Dr. Malcolm Kendrick

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In 2013 Kellogg’s funded British research that concluded “regular consumption of cereals might help children stay slimmer.” Assessing the potential for SenseCam to fight the current global health crises of increasing obesity and physical inactivity (2010-2013) Microsoft: £69K ATLAS trial of tamoxifen duration (1997-2018) AstraZeneca: £1.0M

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Cholesterol Article Research Diet 145

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Written by Magnus Nossen, edits by Smith The patient in today's case is an 85-year-old male with a history of COPD and dementia. Due to very severe dementia, it was impossible to obtain a detailed history. He presented to the emergency department for evaluation. Lets us consider two different clinical presentations. Hammill, S.

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