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New findings in Alzheimers research

New findings in Alzheimers research

by Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumCurrent Alzheimer's research focuses on the amyloid precursor protein (APP), which is responsible for the formation of destructive plaques in the brain. Researchers

New findings in Alzheimers research

by Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumCurrent Alzheimer's research focuses on the amyloid precursor protein (APP), which is responsible for the formation of destructive plaques in the brain. Researchers
US deaths from Alzheimer's disease rise significantly

US deaths from Alzheimer's disease rise significantly

Nearly 10,000 more people died of Alzheimer's disease in the United States last year than in 2013, a significant rise of 8.1 percent, according to US health data released Wednesday.Global health a

US deaths from Alzheimer's disease rise significantly

Nearly 10,000 more people died of Alzheimer's disease in the United States last year than in 2013, a significant rise of 8.1 percent, according to US health data released Wednesday.Global health a
Anticholinergics may not be best choice for rehab patients with dementia

Anticholinergics may not be best choice for rehab patients with dementia

by Pennsylvania State UniversityDuring rehabilitation following an acute hospital stay, medications that block neurotransmitters may be overprescribed to older patients suffering from delirium su

Anticholinergics may not be best choice for rehab patients with dementia

by Pennsylvania State UniversityDuring rehabilitation following an acute hospital stay, medications that block neurotransmitters may be overprescribed to older patients suffering from delirium su
People with dementia gain from learning self-management skills

People with dementia gain from learning self-management skills

by University of ExeterPeople with early-stage dementia benefit when they are empowered to manage their own condition, a study led by researchers at the University of Exeter has found.Research in

People with dementia gain from learning self-management skills

by University of ExeterPeople with early-stage dementia benefit when they are empowered to manage their own condition, a study led by researchers at the University of Exeter has found.Research in
Clinton announces $2 billion effort to cure Alzheimer's

Clinton announces $2 billion effort to cure Alzheimer's

by Lisa LererHillary Clinton announced Tuesday a $2 billion annual effort to cure Alzheimer's disease by 2025, calling for doubling federal spending to combat the illness.The Democratic front-runne

Clinton announces $2 billion effort to cure Alzheimer's

by Lisa LererHillary Clinton announced Tuesday a $2 billion annual effort to cure Alzheimer's disease by 2025, calling for doubling federal spending to combat the illness.The Democratic front-runne
African-Americans more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than Caucasians

African-Americans more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than Caucasians

by Robin Reese,Emory UniversityEmory University researchers have conducted the only known meta-analysis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) incidence by race and found that African-Americans are 64

African-Americans more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than Caucasians

by Robin Reese,Emory UniversityEmory University researchers have conducted the only known meta-analysis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) incidence by race and found that African-Americans are 64
Research reveals connection between tauopathies and disruption in protein synthesis

Research reveals connection between tauopathies and disruption in protein synthesis

by University of KentuckyAssistant Professor Joe Abisambra, researcher at the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, has demonstrated for the first time that tau impairs protein sy

Research reveals connection between tauopathies and disruption in protein synthesis

by University of KentuckyAssistant Professor Joe Abisambra, researcher at the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, has demonstrated for the first time that tau impairs protein sy
Diabetes, heart disease, smoking increase risk of death for older adults with dementia

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

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
Researcher to launch project to teach Tai Chi to people with dementia

Researcher to launch project to teach Tai Chi to people with dementia

by Bournemouth UniversityA Bournemouth University researcher has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to launch a health and wellbeing project for people with dementia.Dr Samuel Nyman, Senior Le

Researcher to launch project to teach Tai Chi to people with dementia

by Bournemouth UniversityA Bournemouth University researcher has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to launch a health and wellbeing project for people with dementia.Dr Samuel Nyman, Senior Le
Report highlights increase in Alzheimer's drug prescriptions

Report highlights increase in Alzheimer's drug prescriptions

by Alzheimer's Research UKA new report released today shows that Alzheimer's drug prescriptions have increased six times in the last decade, the proportion of people receiving a dementia

Report highlights increase in Alzheimer's drug prescriptions

by Alzheimer's Research UKA new report released today shows that Alzheimer's drug prescriptions have increased six times in the last decade, the proportion of people receiving a dementia
Heart disease and related risk factors may increase the risk of early death in patients with dementia

Heart disease and related risk factors may increase the risk of early death in patients with dementia

by Wiley,WileyDiabetes, smoking, coronary heart disease, and congestive heart failure may increase the risk of premature death for hospitalized individuals and nursing home residents with dement

Heart disease and related risk factors may increase the risk of early death in patients with dementia

by Wiley,WileyDiabetes, smoking, coronary heart disease, and congestive heart failure may increase the risk of premature death for hospitalized individuals and nursing home residents with dement
Dementia is leading cause of death for women in England and Wales

Dementia is leading cause of death for women in England and Wales

by Alzheimer's Research UKNew figures released by the Office for National Statistics have shown that Alzheimer's disease and other dementias were the leading cause of death for women in E

Dementia is leading cause of death for women in England and Wales

by Alzheimer's Research UKNew figures released by the Office for National Statistics have shown that Alzheimer's disease and other dementias were the leading cause of death for women in E