Weight Loss Is a Strong Predictor of Memory Disorder Independent of Genetic Influences.
Sunny ChenSara M SarasuaNicole J DavisJane M DeLucaStephen M ThielkeChang-En YuPublished in: Genes (2023)
We observe that weight loss in dementia is a physiological process independent of genetic factors associated with BMI and longevity. Pre-dementia weight loss may be an important prognostic criterion to assess a person's risk of developing a memory disorder.