JOURNAL ARTICLE

Report Summarizes Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy Study Findings from AHEPA University Hospital (Iatrogenic Dementia: Providing Insight into Transmissible Subtype of Alzheimer's Disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease and Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 424 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article discusses a new study on cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) and its relationship with iatrogenic dementia, which is increasingly recognized as a distinct form of dementia resulting from medical or surgical procedures. Conducted by researchers at AHEPA University Hospital in Thessaloniki, Greece, the study highlights the unique characteristics of this treatment-induced dementia, including its potential transmission patterns similar to prion diseases. The research emphasizes the need for individualized investigation and management of patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD), Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), and CAA, aiming to enhance awareness and understanding of these rare neurodegenerative conditions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/05, p424
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Consumer Health
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:185045980
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