Papers by M. Arfan Ikram

Imaging Neuroscience8 Oct
Brain diffusion scans predict dementia risk and mental decline
Among 5,230 adults aged 45 and older followed for a median 9.8 years, one brain diffusion marker best predicted cognitive decline, while two best predicted dementia risk.Among 5,230 adults aged 45 and older followed for a median 9.8 years, one brain diffusion marker best predicted cognitive decline, while two best predicted dementia risk.
Cohort study of 5,230 peopleDementia
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BMC Geriatrics8 Oct
Early dementia signs tended to link to higher cancer risk
In an observational study of 2,590 dementia-free adults, individuals with early cognitive and walking difficulties tended to have an increased risk of cancer.In an observational study of 2,590 dementia-free adults, individuals with early cognitive and walking difficulties tended to have an increased risk of cancer.
Cohort study of 2,590 peopleCancer
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European Journal of Preventive Cardiology31 Aug
Lipoprotein(a) distributions and trial eligibility thresholds for Lp(a)-lowering therapies in the general population: The Rotterdam Study
Cohort study of 5,129 peopleLipoprotein
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American Journal of Human Genetics26 Aug
Exome analysis of 22,319 individuals links extremely rare copy-number variants and 22q11.21 dosage to Alzheimer risk
Study in peopleMechanisms
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