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October 7, 2025Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders

Risk Factors for Dementia in a Sample of Patients From a Quaternary Care Hospital Network in the United Arab Emirates

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ADA. DhillonJFJawad Fazal

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Case-control study identifies significant risk factors for dementia in a UAE population, suggesting implications for prevention.

Key Points

  • Cerebrovascular disease and mood disorders are significantly associated with dementia in the UAE population.
  • Cerebrovascular disease shows an odds ratio of 6.58, indicating a strong link to dementia risk.
  • The study utilized a case-control design over 10 years, analyzing data from 281 dementia patients and matched controls.
  • The findings suggest a protective effect of hyperlipidemia, warranting further investigation in dementia risk.

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Dhillon et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e585d0b1e78cc4e5f46573https://doi.org/10.1097/wad.0000000000000691
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