Postdoc Jennifer Eastman publishes on remote assessment of cardiovascular risk factors and cognition

Postdoc Jennifer Eastman, PhD, a postdoctoral scholar at UCSF's Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Center for Population Brain Health, and Kristine Yaffe Lab, in addition to being a MIRECC fellow, published online ahead of print in JMIR Formative Research.

Study: 10-year VA and non-VA costs associated with TBI and dementia

Online head of print in Brain Injury: There is evidence Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is associated with increased risk of dementia (D). Investigators compared VA and non-VA facility costs associated with TBI+D and each diagnosis alone, relative to neither diagnosis, annually and over time, 2000-...

Study: TBI, cardiovascular disease, and risk of dementia

Yaffe Lab investigators published a study in Brain Injury, examining whether cardiovascular disease and its risk factors underlie the association between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and dementia. Read more here.

Study: TBI and dementia risk in male veteran older twins

A new study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association investigates traumatic brain injury (TBI) and dementia risk in male veteran older twins, controlling for genetic and early life non-genetic factors. The findings suggest that non-Alzheimer's disease ...

Dr. Yaffe contributes to 2022 AHA Update

The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular risk factors, including core health behaviors (smoking, physical activity, diet, and weight) and health factors...

New postdoctoral fellowship in social determinants of brain health

Recruiting now! The Postdoctoral Fellow in the Social Determinants of Dementia and Brain Health will apply innovative epidemiological methods to support ongoing research studies on the social determinants of dementia and brain health.

Women's Alzheimer's Movement interviews Dr. Yaffe

Women's Alzheimer's Movement sat down with Dr. Yaffe to discuss her Alzheimer’s and dementia research and why she has hope for the future when it comes to Alzheimer’s treatment and prevention. Read the interview here.

Study: Cardiac structure & function and midlife cognition

This study, published in the January 26, 2022 online version of Neurology, studied 2,653 participants from the CARDIA (Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults) Study (57% women, 46% Black).

Dr. Laure Rouch lands Neurology's press release program

Former mentee Dr. Laure Rouch's recent work, published in the January 26, 2022 online version of Neurology, looks at heart structure and function and the risks for cognition. The research was selected to be part of Neurology's press release program. Read the special press release here.

Dr. Yue Leng presents Sleep & Circadian Rhythms Year-in-Review

Dr. Yue Leng, a faculty member of both the Kristine Yaffe Lab and the Center for Population Brain Health, led Alzheimer's Association's Sleep and Circadian Rhythms Professional Interest Area Year in Review.