by David Wallace A new study published in the European Journal of Haematology has uncovered a significant association between blood cancers known as myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) and an increased risk of dementia. This Danish population-based cohort study, spanning over two decades, provides valuable insights into the long-term neurological impacts of chronic blood cancers and inflammation […]
MPN’s and Alzheimer’s: Is there a connection?
by David Wallace and Lou Ann Donovan Chronic inflammation is increasingly understood as a significant factor in the progression of many diseases, including Alzheimer’s and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), a group of blood cancers[1][2]. Myeloid blood cells, which are overproduced in MPNs, have been associated with Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting a link between these conditions[3]. Emerging evidence […]
