vascular dementia

Genetic Evidence Strengthens High BMI as a Causal Driver of Vascular Dementia, With Blood Pressure as a Partial Mediator

By MedXY 06/03/2026

A 2026 Mendelian randomization study supports high BMI as a causal risk factor for vascular-related dementia, with part of the effect mediated through elevated systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

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A Global Standard: Understanding the New VasCog-2-WSO Criteria for Vascular Dementia

By MedXY 01/02/2026

Experts have released the VasCog-2-WSO criteria, an updated international standard for diagnosing vascular cognitive impairment and dementia. This revision introduces a preclinical stage and incorporates modern neuroimaging and fluid biomarkers to improve diagnostic consistency across global clinical and research settings.

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Lipoprotein(a) and Dementia: Large Cohorts Show No Clear Link — But Small Apo(a) Isoforms May Raise Alzheimer’s Risk

By MedXY 11/28/2025

A pooled analysis of three large cohorts found no consistent association between circulating lipoprotein(a) and Alzheimer’s disease or vascular dementia, but genetic evidence for very small apo(a) isoforms suggests a modest increase in Alzheimer’s risk.

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Metabolic Syndrome: The Hidden Highway to Dementia in Older Adults

By MedXY 08/26/2025

Metabolic syndrome—characterized by five key metabolic risk factors—significantly increases the risk of dementia, especially vascular dementia, among older adults. Early detection and lifestyle interventions are crucial to protect brain health.