Hearing Loss, Dementia, and Women: Examining Links and Disparities

This latest episode explores how women with hearing loss may face a greater risk of dementia than men, as Dr. Megan Fitzhugh and Dr. Judy Pa walk us through their work investigating the relationship between age-related hearing loss and dementia risk, with a focus on potential sex differences. Their work places a crucial lens on the need to consider biological sex and social factors when tackling disparities in Alzheimer's disease research.

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Recruiting for Success: Maximizing Potential in Dementia Trials

In this episode with Dr. Amanda Szabo-Reed and Dr. Ellen Binder, we delve into the recruitment outcomes of a multisite clinical study focused on the effects of exercise and intensive vascular treatment on cognitive function in older adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease. Their work reveals the effectiveness of professional referrals and direct contacts over email and traditional media, and underscores the importance of targeted recruitment strategies in maximizing participation in dementia clinical trials.

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Revealing New Insights in Genetic Diversity and Alzheimer's

This episode explores the recently published work of Dr. Robert Barber and Mohammad Housini in studying the nuances of diverse populations in Alzheimer's disease research. They discuss their analysis of genetic risk factors across racial and ethnic groups using a large community-based cohort study.

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Honing in on the Genetics of Alzheimer's Disease and Down Syndrome

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Carlos Cruchaga, whose work and laboratory explore the fine genetic details of neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Cruchaga talks about the relationship between Alzheimer's disease and Down syndrome and explains the genetic contributions to these conditions in molecular detail.

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Unraveling Dementia Risk: The Neighborhood Memory Connection

In this episode of ISTAART Voices, Dr. Rachel Peterson shares insights into the connection between childhood living environments and late-life cognition, shedding light on how social and environmental factors influence healthy brain aging and the risk of dementia.

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Molecular Mysteries of Alzheimer's: Exploring New Avenues

In this episode of ISTAART Voices, we delve into a new study on tau pathology with Dr. Amy Arnsten and Dr. Shveta Bathla, who discuss their research findings and the potential implications for Alzheimer's treatments. Their research sheds light on new treatment approaches for Alzheimer's disease.

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The Hidden Realities of Dementia in Underrepresented Communities

Welcome to the inaugural episode of ISTAART Voices, a podcast of the Alzheimer’s Association. Host Oz Ismail explores the latest in Alzheimer's and dementia research, treatment, and practice in conversation with researchers shaping the field. In this episode, we dive into the challenges faced by underrepresented communities in Alzheimer's research, featuring an interview with Dr. Sharon Sanz Simon on her work with Brazilian immigrants in the US.

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