December 2022 PMID 36175148

MRI-Visible Perivascular Spaces and Risk of Incident Dementia: The Framingham Heart Study.

Jose Rafael Romero, Adlin Pinheiro, Hugo J Aparicio, Charles S DeCarli, Serkalem Demissie, Sudha Seshadri

Mentions

12
Peak: 3 in Dec 2022
across 4 sources since Sep 2022

Extended reach

102,372
potential audience

Total likes

4,477

Video views

101,199

Mentions per month

Sep 2022 – Jan 2026

Where it's discussed

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  • YouTube2 videos
  • News2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions reflect strong interest through mentions of specific research details, such as the focus on perivascular spaces in the centrum semiovale and their association with dementia, using terms like 'important marker' and hashtags like #neurology and #alzheimers. The tone indicates recognition of the study’s potential influence, though with an understanding that further research is needed to translate findings into practice.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of the study's findings linking MRI-visible perivascular spaces to dementia risk, indicating general agreement with its significance.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest, as evidenced by mentions of specific neurological markers, related conditions like Alzheimer's, and the use of trending hashtags, reflecting engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants delve into details about the research, referencing different brain regions and the potential of PVS as a diagnostic marker, showing moderate but meaningful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While some discussions highlight possibility for future diagnostic implications, the overall tone suggests cautious optimism rather than immediate revolutionary impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores the link between visible perivascular spaces (PVS) on MRI scans and the risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer's and vascular dementia, in adults aged 50 and older.
  • Researchers found that higher PVS burden, especially in the centrum semiovale (CSO), was associated with a greater risk of incident dementia, with hazard ratios increasing with PVS severity.
  • After accounting for other brain changes like white matter hyperintensities and brain volume, the association between PVS and dementia remained significant in the CSO but not in other brain regions, suggesting PVS could serve as an important marker for dementia risk.]

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Shiva Gopal Vasishta
@ShivaVasishta · X

MRI-Visible Perivascular Spaces and Risk of Incident Dementia: The Framingham Heart Study https://t.co/KE3jn8UFrh #neurology #doctors #medtwitter #medical #medicinenews #healthcare

Dec 5, 2022 · 1 like · 336 followers View post →
Demetrio Pitarch
@DemetrioPitarch · X

MRI-Visible Perivascular Spaces and Risk of Incident Dementia: The Framingham Heart Study https://t.co/dxCcFoJmmz via @docguide

Dec 21, 2022 · 1 like · 12 followers View post →
Paperbirds_Neurology
@PaperbirdsN · X

New article: MRI Visible Perivascular Spaces and Risk of Incident Dementia: The Framingham Heart Study https://t.co/3giY05jNGN #alzheimers #neurology https://t.co/qQMh3SZaQ3

Sep 30, 2022 · 452 followers View post →
BrainSights iOS App
@BrainSightsApp · X

MRI-Visible Perivascular Spaces and Risk of Incident Dementia: The Framingham Heart Study - AAN Neurology via BrainSights for iOS https://t.co/vFnbGXes38

Dec 5, 2022 · 313 followers View post →

All mentions

Demetrio Pitarch
@DemetrioPitarch · X

MRI-Visible Perivascular Spaces and Risk of Incident Dementia: The Framingham Heart Study https://t.co/dxCcFoJmmz via @docguide

Dec 21, 2022 · 1 like · 12 followers View post →
BrainSights iOS App
@BrainSightsApp · X

MRI-Visible Perivascular Spaces and Risk of Incident Dementia: The Framingham Heart Study - AAN Neurology via BrainSights for iOS https://t.co/vFnbGXes38

Dec 5, 2022 · 313 followers View post →
Shiva Gopal Vasishta
@ShivaVasishta · X

MRI-Visible Perivascular Spaces and Risk of Incident Dementia: The Framingham Heart Study https://t.co/KE3jn8UFrh #neurology #doctors #medtwitter #medical #medicinenews #healthcare

Dec 5, 2022 · 1 like · 336 followers View post →
Paperbirds_Neurology
@PaperbirdsN · X

New article: MRI Visible Perivascular Spaces and Risk of Incident Dementia: The Framingham Heart Study https://t.co/3giY05jNGN #alzheimers #neurology https://t.co/qQMh3SZaQ3

Sep 30, 2022 · 452 followers View post →
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