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Study Shows Simple Urine Test Could Detect Dementia Warning Signs
Elevated urine albumin levels increase dementia risk by up to 37%, with vascular dementia showing the strongest link, researchers say.
- Swedish researchers from Karolinska Institute found that elevated albumin levels in urine associate with increased dementia risk in adults over 65 in Stockholm.
- The study tracked over 130,000 dementia-free older adults for about four years to examine the link between albuminuria and dementia development.
- People with moderate albuminuria had 25% higher dementia risk, while those with high levels faced a 37% greater risk.
- Dr. Hong Xu explained that kidneys and brain share delicate blood vessels, and damage in kidney vessels often mirrors damage in the brain, underscoring screening importance.
- The findings suggest routine albuminuria screening in high-risk patients may enable early dementia risk assessment and intervention to delay or prevent onset.
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Urine test can show early signs of dementia
Most people know that age is the biggest risk factor for dementia, but scientists are learning more about how other parts of the body can also affect brain health. A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has found that kidney problems—specifically, the presence of a protein called albumin in urine—may increase the risk of […] The post Urine test can show early signs of dementia appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.
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