Mental Health
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Expert Guidance on Diagnosing and Managing Cognitive Impairment in Alzheimer’s Disease in the UAE – A Seven-Step Framework
The diagnosis and management of Cognitive Impairment (CI) and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) pose a growing global health challenge. While international guidelines exist, their local implementation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is often limited by unique cultural factors and specific healthcare resource constraints. To address this gap, a task force of UAE neurologists and collaborators was convened to develop evidence-based…
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Dementia Crisis Looms in MENA Region as Cases Set to Surge 367% by 2050
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is facing a growing dementia crisis, with cases projected to increase by 367% by 2050—the highest expected rise globally. Despite this alarming trend, research remains fragmented, and healthcare systems are ill-prepared to handle the escalating burden, according to a comprehensive review published in npj recently. Key Findings: Rising Prevalence: Dementia prevalence in…
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