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Pioneering study targets Alzheimer's disease risk factors among Californians from the Middle East and North Africa - EurekAlert
<p>A new study led by Neda Jahanshad, PhD, a researcher at the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI), is set to illuminate the underexplored domain of brain aging and risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) among Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) adults in the United States. Addressing this research gap is important because this population is projected to significantly influence global dementia prevalence. The study will concentrate on the Los Angeles area, home to one of the largest MENA populations outside their home countries. Through both remote surveys and in-person assessments, the study seeks to evaluate the prevalence of ADRD risk factors in relation to daily living, different types of stress, genetics, and brain health.</p>
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