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Race/Ethnic Disparities in Dementia Risk
Objective
The study objective is to understand how racial/ethnic differences in blood pressure control across the life course contribute to racial/ethnic disparities in later-life cognitive decline and dementia risk to design preventive interventions applicable to diverse populations.
Quality of Care in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Objective
The study objective is to determine how mild cognitive impairment influences the receipt of treatments for heart attack and stroke, patient preferences, and physician recommendations for treatment improve patients’ care.
Cognitive Decline
after Stroke
Objective
The study objective is to quantify how vascular risk factors influence post-stroke dementia risk to inform preventive interventions tailored to stroke survivors and inform clinical care and policies.