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Bernadette McGuinness

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Glover S, Illyuk J, Hill C, McGuinness B, McKnight A, Hunter R
Environ Epigenet . 2025 Jan; 11(1):dvae027. PMID: 39882510
The increasing prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases poses a significant public health challenge, prompting a growing focus on addressing modifiable risk factors of disease (e.g. physical inactivity, mental illness, and air...
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Vishweswaraiah S, Yilmaz A, Gordevicius J, Milciute M, Krinickis K, Kerseviciute I, et al.
Mov Disord . 2024 Dec; PMID: 39736077
Background: Lewy body diseases, including dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), are characterized by α-synuclein accumulation, leading to dementia. Previous studies suggest distinct epigenetic and metabolomic profiles in DLB. Objective: This...
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Hunter R, Cleland C, Trott M, ONeill S, Kucukali H, Mullineaux S, et al.
BMJ Open . 2024 Dec; 14(12):e085318. PMID: 39658284
Introduction: Maintaining cognitive health in later life is a global priority. Encouraging individuals to make health behaviour changes, such as regular physical activity, and providing supportive urban environments can help...
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Shawaqfeh B, Hughes C, McGuinness B, Barry H
Int J Clin Pharm . 2024 Nov; PMID: 39585549
Background: Anticholinergic medications and associated anticholinergic burden can impair cognitive function and increase mortality rates in patients with dementia. Aim: To explore community pharmacists' knowledge of anticholinergic burden and perceptions...
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Potter C, Hill C, Smyth L, Neville C, Scott A, Kee F, et al.
BMJ Open . 2024 Sep; 14(9):e085652. PMID: 39277204
Purpose: Epigenetic modifications including DNA methylation (DNAm) are proposed mechanisms by which social or environmental exposures may influence health and behaviours as we age. The Northern Ireland Cohort for the...
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Shawaqfeh B, Hughes C, McGuinness B, Barry H
Health Expect . 2024 Aug; 27(1):e13972. PMID: 39102656
Introduction: There is concern about the use of anticholinergic medications in people living with dementia (PLWD). Such medicines may increase cognitive decline and may be associated with higher mortality in...
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Marr C, McDowell B, Holmes C, Edwards C, Cardwell C, McHenry M, et al.
J Alzheimers Dis . 2024 Apr; 99(1):161-175. PMID: 38669538
Background: Evidence suggests that TNF inhibitors (TNFi) used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may protect against Alzheimer's disease progression by reducing inflammation. Objective: To investigate whether RA patients with mild...
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OHara L, Neville C, Marr C, McAlinden M, Kee F, Weir D, et al.
BMJ Open . 2024 Jan; 14(1):e075672. PMID: 38296305
Introduction: The Northern Ireland Cohort for the Longitudinal Study of Ageing (NICOLA) study is the largest study of ageing in Northern Ireland (NI). The Harmonised Cognitive Assessment Protocol (HCAP) is...
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Pan X, Donaghy P, Roberts G, Chouliaras L, OBrien J, Thomas A, et al.
Front Aging Neurosci . 2024 Jan; 15:1326780. PMID: 38239488
Background: In multifactorial diseases, alterations in the concentration of metabolites can identify novel pathological mechanisms at the intersection between genetic and environmental influences. This study aimed to profile the plasma...
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Ward N, Reid-McCann R, Brennan L, Cardwell C, de Groot C, Maggi S, et al.
BMJ Open . 2023 Oct; 13(10):e070689. PMID: 37880167
Introduction: Undernutrition leading to unplanned weight loss is common in older age and has been linked to increased dementia risk in later life. Weight loss can precede dementia by a...