This latest episode explores how women with hearing loss may face a greater risk of dementia than men, as Dr. Megan Fitzhugh and Dr. Judy Pa walk us through their work investigating the relationship between age-related hearing loss and dementia risk, with a focus on potential sex differences. Their work places a crucial lens on the need to consider biological sex and social factors when tackling disparities in Alzheimer's disease research.LinksShow page: alz.org/ISTAARTpodcast ISTAART: alz.org/ISTAART Featured paper: https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/dad2.12499 Dr. Megan C. Fitzhugh: https://profiles.ucsd.edu/megan.lange Dr. Judy Pa: https://profiles.ucsd.edu/judy.pa Podcast CMEs: www.alz.org/ISTAARTpodcastCMEAlzheimer's Association International Conference® 2024 (AAIC®): alz.org/AAICAlzheimer's Association Scientific Meetings: alz.org/scientificmeetings Alzheimer's Association Journal Family: alz.org/journals Social: #ISTAART @ISTAART The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the Alzheimer's Association. The Alzheimer's Association does not endorse any external product or service. This podcast is for informational purposes and is not intended to provide medical advice, please consult your physician. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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