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Early stage dementia patients referred to specialists are institutionalized twice as often

by Clément Pimouguet, Phd.,IOS PressA new epidemiologic study showed that patients with early stage dementia, who had been referred to a specialist, have twice the risk of institutionalization c

Updated on: February 27,2024

Early stage dementia patients referred to specialists are institutionalized twice as often

by Clément Pimouguet, Phd.,IOS PressA new epidemiologic study showed that patients with early stage dementia, who had been referred to a specialist, have twice the risk of institutionalization c

Updated on:February 27,2024

'One-drop' blood test study funded by Alzheimer's and Down syndrome organizations

by Alzheimer's AssociationThere is increasing evidence that the brain changes of Alzheimer's disease begin decades before memory and thinking problems occur, prompting the need for better meth

Updated on: February 27,2024

'One-drop' blood test study funded by Alzheimer's and Down syndrome organizations

by Alzheimer's AssociationThere is increasing evidence that the brain changes of Alzheimer's disease begin decades before memory and thinking problems occur, prompting the need for better meth

Updated on:February 27,2024

Diabetes, heart disease, smoking increase risk of death for older adults with dementia

by American Geriatrics SocietyDementia (a decline in memory and other mental abilities) is a serious condition, and its prognosis (the likely course of the disease) is marked by progressive loss of co

Updated on: February 27,2024

Diabetes, heart disease, smoking increase risk of death for older adults with dementia

by American Geriatrics SocietyDementia (a decline in memory and other mental abilities) is a serious condition, and its prognosis (the likely course of the disease) is marked by progressive loss of co

Updated on:February 27,2024

Portable device could help scientists track Alzheimer's disease as it unfolds in real time

byConcordia UniversitySchematic of microfluidic cell adhesion assay.aPhoto of the microfluidic device; the microchannel and reservoirs were filled with red dye (scale bar= 25 mm).bdimensions of the mi

Updated on: January 14,2026

Portable device could help scientists track Alzheimer's disease as it unfolds in real time

byConcordia UniversitySchematic of microfluidic cell adhesion assay.aPhoto of the microfluidic device; the microchannel and reservoirs were filled with red dye (scale bar= 25 mm).bdimensions of the mi

Updated on:January 14,2026

Newly discovered mechanism regulates microglial characteristics in early brain development

Updated on: March 09,2025

Newly discovered mechanism regulates microglial characteristics in early brain development

Updated on:March 09,2025

Hight-salt diet sparks brain inflammation that could explain stubborn high blood pressure

Updated on: September 03,2025

Hight-salt diet sparks brain inflammation that could explain stubborn high blood pressure

Updated on:September 03,2025

Simple congenital heart diseases tied to higher epilepsy risk

by Lori SolomonAmong simple congenital heart diseases (CHD), patent foramen ovale (PFO) is associated with a significantly higher risk for epilepsy, according to a studypublishedin the Feb

Updated on: March 03,2025

Simple congenital heart diseases tied to higher epilepsy risk

by Lori SolomonAmong simple congenital heart diseases (CHD), patent foramen ovale (PFO) is associated with a significantly higher risk for epilepsy, according to a studypublishedin the Feb

Updated on:March 03,2025