Neutrophil activation in Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis of protein markers in blood and cerebrospinal fluid

CY Wu, KK Bawa, M Ouk, N Leung, D Yu… - Ageing Research …, 2020 - Elsevier
Inflammation is involved in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), with multiple
inflammatory processes implicated in its risk and progression. This review included original …

Glucose-lowering drugs, cognition, and dementia: the clinical evidence

CY Wu, L Shapiro, M Ouk, BJ MacIntosh… - Neuroscience & …, 2022 - Elsevier
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is an important risk factor for dementia. The possibility to
mitigate this risk by controlling T2DM is compelling; however, different glucose-lowering drugs …

Biofluid markers of blood-brain barrier disruption and neurodegeneration in Lewy body spectrum diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis

…, D Yu, E Kim, M Wong, R Elez, J Zebarth, M Ouk… - Parkinsonism & Related …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Mixed evidence supports blood-brain barrier (BBB) dysfunction in Lewy body
spectrum diseases. Methods We compare biofluid markers in people with idiopathic …

Relationships between memory decline and the use of metformin or DPP4 inhibitors in people with type 2 diabetes with normal cognition or Alzheimer's disease, and …

CY Wu, M Ouk, YY Wong, NZ Anita… - Alzheimer's & …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction Few studies have examined memory decline among patients with type 2 diabetes
using different oral hypoglycemic drugs. Methods Participants with normal cognition (NC) …

[HTML][HTML] The use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors vs. angiotensin receptor blockers and cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease: the importance of blood …

M Ouk, CY Wu, JS Rabin, A Jackson… - Alzheimer's Research & …, 2021 - Springer
Background The antihypertensive angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and angiotensin-converting
enzyme inhibitors (ACE-Is) have similar indications and mechanisms of action, but …

[HTML][HTML] A peripheral neutrophil-related inflammatory factor predicts a decline in executive function in mild Alzheimer's disease

…, N Herrmann, H Cogo-Moreira, M Ouk… - Journal of …, 2020 - Springer
Background Studies suggest a role of the innate immune system, including the activity of
neutrophils, in neurodegeneration related to Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but prospective …

Associations between brain amyloid accumulation and the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors versus angiotensin receptor blockers

M Ouk, CY Wu, JS Rabin, JD Edwards, J Ramirez… - Neurobiology of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Some studies suggest that angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockers (ARBs) may protect against
memory decline more than angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE-Is), but few …

Depression and diabetes mellitus multimorbidity is associated with loss of independence and dementia poststroke

M Ouk, CY Wu, J Colby-Milley, J Fang, L Zhou… - Stroke, 2020 - Am Heart Assoc
Background and Purpose: Many patients with ischemic stroke present with multiple comorbidities
that threaten survival and recovery. This study sought to determine the risks of adverse …

Diabetes Mellitus Is Associated With Poor In‐Hospital and Long‐Term Outcomes in Young and Midlife Stroke Survivors

…, J Colby‐Milley, J Fang, L Zhou, M Ouk… - Journal of the …, 2021 - Am Heart Assoc
Background The incidence of ischemic stroke has increased among adults aged 18 to 64
years, yet little is known about relationships between specific risk factors and outcomes. This …

Endosomal-lysosomal and autophagy pathway in Alzheimer's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

…, S Kwong, BX Song, LY Xiong, M Ouk… - Journal of …, 2022 - content.iospress.com
Background: The endosomal-lysosomal and autophagy (ELA) pathway may be implicated
in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD); however, findings thus far have been …