Dementia diagnosis delayed by complex referral criteria

by SAGEComplex and time-consuming memory clinic referral criteria are contributing to delays in the diagnosis of dementia, according to a paper published today by theJournal of the Royal Society

Updated on: March 07,2024 16

Dementia diagnosis delayed by complex referral criteria

by SAGEComplex and time-consuming memory clinic referral criteria are contributing to delays in the diagnosis of dementia, according to a paper published today by theJournal of the Royal Society

Updated on:March 07,2024 16

Swedish diagnostic method for Alzheimer's becomes international standard

by Krister Svahn,University of GothenburgResearchers at Gothenburg University have developed a reference method for standardized measurements that diagnose Alzheimer's disease decades before

Updated on: February 26,2024 12

Swedish diagnostic method for Alzheimer's becomes international standard

by Krister Svahn,University of GothenburgResearchers at Gothenburg University have developed a reference method for standardized measurements that diagnose Alzheimer's disease decades before

Updated on:February 26,2024 12

Creative couples' intervention significantly helps people with Alzheimer's communicate

by Florida Atlantic UniversityChristine L. Williams, DNSc, principal investigator of the study and a professor and director of the Ph.D. in Nursing Program in FAU's College of Nursing, who de

Updated on: May 13,2024 8

Creative couples' intervention significantly helps people with Alzheimer's communicate

by Florida Atlantic UniversityChristine L. Williams, DNSc, principal investigator of the study and a professor and director of the Ph.D. in Nursing Program in FAU's College of Nursing, who de

Updated on:May 13,2024 8

'Super-agers' study may reveal secrets to staying young

Mary Helen Abbott, 77, paints her lips bright pink, still smokes the occasional cigarette, keeps up on all the gossip at the retirement home and wears a short skirt to fitness class.She giggles as the

Updated on: February 26,2024 17

'Super-agers' study may reveal secrets to staying young

Mary Helen Abbott, 77, paints her lips bright pink, still smokes the occasional cigarette, keeps up on all the gossip at the retirement home and wears a short skirt to fitness class.She giggles as the

Updated on:February 26,2024 17

GPS trackers can save the lives of people with dementia

by University of SouthamptonGPS trackers can save the lives of people with dementia. Credit: University of SouthamptonPeople with dementia should have access to location finding devices – like GP

Updated on: March 30,2024 20

GPS trackers can save the lives of people with dementia

by University of SouthamptonGPS trackers can save the lives of people with dementia. Credit: University of SouthamptonPeople with dementia should have access to location finding devices – like GP

Updated on:March 30,2024 20

FDA approves first drug meant to ease Alzheimer's-linked agitation

by Cara MurezA medication to treat agitation in Alzheimer's patients now has approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.The FDA gave supplemental approval to Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company

Updated on: March 30,2024 13

FDA approves first drug meant to ease Alzheimer's-linked agitation

by Cara MurezA medication to treat agitation in Alzheimer's patients now has approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.The FDA gave supplemental approval to Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company

Updated on:March 30,2024 13

Higher risk of Alzheimer's found among underserved population

by Neph Rivera,University of Texas at ArlingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA University of Texas at Arlington research team found that foreign-born women of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)

Updated on: March 02,2024 10

Higher risk of Alzheimer's found among underserved population

by Neph Rivera,University of Texas at ArlingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA University of Texas at Arlington research team found that foreign-born women of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)

Updated on:March 02,2024 10

Forty percent of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by targeting 12 risk factors throughout life

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainModifying 12 risk factors over the lifecourse could delay or prevent 40% of dementia cases, according to an update toThe LancetCommission on dementia

Updated on: March 13,2024 20

Forty percent of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by targeting 12 risk factors throughout life

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainModifying 12 risk factors over the lifecourse could delay or prevent 40% of dementia cases, according to an update toThe LancetCommission on dementia

Updated on:March 13,2024 20

Certain navigational mistakes could be early signs of Alzheimer's disease

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with early Alzheimer's disease have difficulty turning when walking, according to a new study using virtual reality led by

Updated on: March 02,2024 12

Certain navigational mistakes could be early signs of Alzheimer's disease

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with early Alzheimer's disease have difficulty turning when walking, according to a new study using virtual reality led by

Updated on:March 02,2024 12

Insulin resistance may lead to faster cognitive decline

by Tel Aviv UniversityCredit: Tel Aviv UniversityA new Tel Aviv University study published in theJournal of Alzheimer's Diseasefinds that insulin resistance, caused in part by obe

Updated on: March 09,2024 12

Insulin resistance may lead to faster cognitive decline

by Tel Aviv UniversityCredit: Tel Aviv UniversityA new Tel Aviv University study published in theJournal of Alzheimer's Diseasefinds that insulin resistance, caused in part by obe

Updated on:March 09,2024 12

Opioid analgesics increase the risk of pneumonia among persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainOpioid analgesics were associated with a 30 percent increase in the risk of pneumonia in persons with Alzheimer's disease, a recent st

Updated on: April 25,2024 15

Opioid analgesics increase the risk of pneumonia among persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainOpioid analgesics were associated with a 30 percent increase in the risk of pneumonia in persons with Alzheimer's disease, a recent st

Updated on:April 25,2024 15

Dementia researchers call for urgent action to prevent setbacks in treatment search

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly 300 researchers have called for urgent government action to prevent a major setback to the search for new dementia treatments as a re

Updated on: May 11,2024 3

Dementia researchers call for urgent action to prevent setbacks in treatment search

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly 300 researchers have called for urgent government action to prevent a major setback to the search for new dementia treatments as a re

Updated on:May 11,2024 3