Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: How Prevention Holds the Key
As the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in North America and Europe, vascular cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID) accounts for…
CURATED BY: Debbie A. Gunter, RN, FNP-BC, ACHPN
Debbie A. Gunter,
RN, FNP-BC, ACHPN
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, Emory Healthcare
Vascular Dementia: A Complex Challenge in Aging Populations
Vascular dementia (VaD), the second most prevalent dementia type after Alzheimer’s disease (AD), predominantly affects individuals over 65 years old...
Navigating Neurodegenerative Diseases: Biomarkers Key to Early Detection
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s (AD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and Parkinson’s (PD) are rising global health challenges, impairing cognition, motor...
Saliva Shows Promise as a Non-Invasive Diagnostic Tool for Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a prevalent neurodegenerative condition affecting millions worldwide, with projections indicating that the number of dementia cases...
