Author Archives: Karely Vega, MD

Alzheimer disease (AD), the most common form of dementia, has a long preclinical phase, and the cause and progression of the disease are multifactorial. Increased understanding of the disease is critical to effective treatment, prevention, and use of AD biomarkers in the clinical setting.  Kidney function has been previously associated with risk of dementia, including […]

A new study finds a link between irregular sleeping patterns and subclinical symptoms of atherosclerosis in older people. Atherosclerosis-related diseases are the leading cause of death in the United States. The study underscores the importance of establishing regularity in one’s sleep routine. A recent study explores a connection between atherosclerosis, not maintaining a regular bedtime, […]

A new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that phthalates in plastics may contribute to diabetes risk in women.  “Our research found phthalates may contribute to a higher incidence of diabetes in women, especially white women, over a six-year period,” said Sung Kyun Park, ScD, MPH, of the […]