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Dr. Montero-Odasso

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Geriatrician, Scientist, & Professor at University of Western Ontario

London, Canada
Joined September 2014
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Dr. Montero-Odasso
1 month
Congratulations Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso for receiving the Canadian Irma Parhad Award for Excellence for outstanding contributions in understanding and treating cognitive disorders at the Canadian Conference on Dementia, together with his nominator, Prof. Richard Camicioli. šŸŽ‰
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2 months
Join us on October 7, 2025 for "The Gait, Mood, and Cognition Triad: Networks and Interventions" by Dr. Burhan! Registration link: https://t.co/zdlhHQWDa4 #SchulichMedDent @ParkwoodInstRes @stjosephslondon @SchulichMedDent @lawsonresearch
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2 months
SYNERGIC TRIAL RESULTS IN GAIT AND FALLS ARE ALIVE! 20 weeks of aerobic-resistance exercise with cognitive training improved gait speed and reduced falls in MCI.
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2 months
SYNERGIC TRIAL RESULTS IN GAIT AND FALLS ARE ALIVE! 20 weeks of aerobic-resistance exercise with cognitive training improved gait speed and reduced falls in MCI.
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AbstractBackground. Older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) have a higher risk of gait impairments and falls; yet, the effects of multimodal inte
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Dr. Montero-Odasso
3 months
Our editorial in JAMA is live! ā€˜It takes a village to effectively deliver fall prevention strategies in rural communities.’ https://t.co/1L5iB9ywrT #UWO #CGS #lawsonhealthresearchinstitute @ccna_ccnv #stjosephsgeriatricmedicine
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4 months
Drs. Son and Montero-Odasso, along with Master of Science candidate Marissa Moore, from the Gait and Brain Lab at Western University, presented SYNERGIC Trial results stratified by APOE4 genotype at AAIC.
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Dr. Montero-Odasso
6 months
🧠 A new study suggests that common risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity & smoking are linked to brain damage in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s & more.ā¤ļøšŸ§  https://t.co/sq0CkhNtcR #BrainHealth #HeartHealth #Dementia #Alzheimers #ONDRI
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Journal of Neurology - Vascular risk factors are common in older adults and contribute to brain damage, can manifest as increased white matter hyperintensities (WMH), and associated with future...
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Dr. Montero-Odasso
6 months
Congratulations to Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso on receiving the Researcher of the Year award from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry at Western University!
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6 months
Dr. Montero-Odasso presents SYNERGIC trial results: combined exercise + cognitive training reduces gait and fall risk in older adults with MCI at the American Geritrics Society scientific meeting. With Dr. Marcelo Schapira, Chief of Geriatric Medicine, Univ. of Buenos Aires.
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10 months
PhD Candidate Surim Son invited as a guest speaker by University of SĆ£o Paulo at Prof Daniela Carvalho's lab to present her research in modifiable risk factors for dementia in Canada.
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Dr. Montero-Odasso
10 months
Our editorial is alive! Congrats to Hicks et al. for helping to refine the WFG stratification algorithm. Read more:
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Dr. Montero-Odasso
11 months
Exciting research from London scientists highlights how lifestyle changes—like regular exercise, weight management, and quitting smoking—can reduce dementia risk by 50%! Small changes can make a big difference. https://t.co/Lv72oALxsf #DementiaPrevention #HealthyLiving
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Dr. Montero-Odasso
11 months
A recent study from London's Lawson Health Research Institute identifies 12 modifiable risk factors for dementia. Addressing these can significantly reduce your risk. https://t.co/Dx97mBr7pF @CBCNews @lawsonresearch
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A team of researchers in London have channeled the power of research into creating a straightforward list of low-cost and self-driven steps anyone can take to reduce their risk of dementia, through...
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Brain Health Care (BHCare) Training Platform
11 months
The BHCare funding call is LIVE! We’re supporting up to 15 undergraduate summer students and 2 postdoctoral fellows in advancing brain health care research. Visit the application page for details: https://t.co/B3wekEkwWc #BrainHealth #ResearchFunding #ProfessionalDevelopment
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Dr. Montero-Odasso
1 year
Wishing you peace, joy, and good health this holiday season! šŸŽ„ Here's to a New Year of advancing brain health and mobility research for a better tomorrow. Stay connected: 🌐 https://t.co/3axMDbXlks 🧠 https://t.co/wXO4uJ2giH Happy Holidays from Dr. Montero-Odasso's Team!
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1 year
Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso named a Fellow to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.Ā  September 10, 2024 https://t.co/r3Y2fu1i4g
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Dr. Montero-Odasso
1 year
Potentially modifiable risk factors for low cognition and dementia:Ā  Could Canada reduce dementia by 50%?Ā  Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLAS).Ā  October 8, 2024. https://t.co/mTQxSjm15C
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Presentation Slides Cognitive impairment in aging is a multifactorial process involving several modifiable risk factors and pathological changes. It has been suggested that 35% to 45% of dementia...
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Dr. Montero-Odasso
1 year
Discover the link between gait & cognition! šŸ§ šŸš¶ā€ā™‚ļø In The Catalysts Ep. 2, Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso reveals how physical exercise & cognitive training can delay dementia onset. Unlock strategies for healthy aging & mobility! šŸŽ™ļøāœØ Listen now: https://t.co/PkVQ1zOhqd #HealthyAging
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