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Modifiable dementia risk factors and AT(N) biomarkers: findings from the EPAD cohort

IntroductionModifiable risk factors account for a substantial proportion of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) cases and we currently have a discrete AT(N) biomarker profile for AD biomarkers: amyloid (A), p-tau (T), and neurodegeneration (N). Here, we investigated how modifiable risk factors relate to the three hallmark AT(N) biomarkers of AD.MethodsParticipants from the European Prevention of Alzheimer’s Dementia […]

Published on February 7, 2024

The presence of anhedonia in individuals with subacute and chronic stroke: an exploratory cohort study

BackgroundAnhedonia refers to the diminished capacity to experience pleasure. It has been described both as a symptom of depression and an enduring behavioral trait that contributes its development. Specifically, in stroke patients, anhedonia has been closely linked to depression, resulting in reduced sensitivity to everyday pleasures and intrinsic motivation to engage in rehabilitation programs and […]

Published on February 7, 2024

Serum proteomic biomarker investigation of vascular depression using data-independent acquisition: a pilot study

BackgroundVascular depression (VaD) is a depressive disorder closely associated with cerebrovascular disease and vascular risk factors. It remains underestimated owing to challenging diagnostics and limited information regarding the pathophysiological mechanisms of VaD. The purpose of this study was to analyze the proteomic signatures and identify the potential biomarkers with diagnostic significance in VaD.MethodsDeep profiling of […]

Published on February 7, 2024