Adult ADHD as a risk factor for dementia: integrating longitudinal evidence, mechanistic insights, and the role of stimulant treatment

Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is increasingly recognized as a persistent neurodevelopmental condition with long-term implications for cognitive aging and dementia risk. Epidemiological and longitudinal studies indicate that adults with ADHD have a higher incidence of non-amnestic dementia subtypes, including Lewy body disease, and may be particularly susceptible to age-related cognitive decline. Convergent mechanistic evidence implicates dopaminergic dysregulation,…

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