This clue can help ID dementia years before a formal diagnosis
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 03, 2024
As scientists and physicians work to improve the lives of those living with dementia now and in the future, new research contributes to the list of signs and symptoms that we can look for in friends and...
They must have a chip on their shoulder
By
John O'Connor
Aug 11, 2016
There is a very simple, effective way to prevent residents with dementia from wandering into harm’s way. Unfortunately, it is also illegal in many places.
Telmisartan linked to reduced risk for Alzheimer’s disease in Black patients
Nov 07, 2022
Black-specific beneficial effects of telmisartan were identified in a Mendelian randomization analysis.
Monoclonal antibodies provide small benefits in Alzheimer’s disease
Jan 26, 2024
Harms include increased risks for amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA)-edema, ARIA-hemorrhage and symptomatic ARIA-edema.
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Studies offer hope for Alzheimer’s prevention, diagnosis, treatment
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 23, 2015
As World Alzheimer’s Month nears its end, numerous studies are shedding light on the workings of the brain and offering hope for new methods of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s...
There’s a new way to help stamp out Alzheimer’s
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 04, 2017
Whether you buy stamps at your local post office or online, you now have the opportunity to help lick dementia at the same time.
$100 million Alzheimer’s bill unanimously passed by Senate committee
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 30, 2018
A bipartisan bill that would authorize $100 million in funding over five years to create a public health infrastructure to combat Alzheimer’s disease was passed unanimously by the Senate Health Committee...
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Jan 10, 2018
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