研究将遗传和生活方式因素与唐氏综合症患者的高痴呆症风险联系起来。 Study links genetic and lifestyle factors to high dementia risk in people with Down syndrome.

研究人员发现,遗传和生活方式因素可以解释为什么患有唐氏综合症的人有90%的痴呆症发作风险,这往往是由于老年痴呆症引起的。 Researchers found that genetic and lifestyle factors may explain why people with Down syndrome have a 90% risk of developing dementia, often due to Alzheimer's disease. 该研究涉及匹兹堡大学和加利福尼亚大学,检查了一名参与者的大脑,发现尽管认知功能稳定,但阿尔茨海默氏症有症状。 The study, involving the Universities of Pittsburgh and California, examined a participant's brain that showed signs of Alzheimer's despite stable cognitive function. 了解这些因素可有助于制定战略,以保持唐氏综合症患者的认知功能。 Understanding these factors could help develop strategies to preserve cognitive function in those with Down syndrome.