Expert recommends the ‘very best’ exercise for preventing Alzheimer’s disease
A combination of two things could help prevent Alzheimer's disease or even reverse dementia, according to an expert. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Early blood test to predict dementia is step closer as biological markers identified
Scientists have found patterns of four proteins that predict onset of dementia more than a decade before formal diagnosisResearchers have taken a major step towards a blood test that can predict the risk of dementia more than a decade before the condition is formally diagnosed in patients.Hopes for the test were raised after scientists discovered biological markers for the condition in blood samples collected from more than 50,000 healthy volunteers enrolled in the UK Biobank project.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 12, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Alzheimer's Health Medical research Science UK news Source Type: news
AI improves accuracy of brain MRI for amyloid abnormality monitoring
Using AI software with brain MR imaging improves the diagnostic accuracy for the monitoring of amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA) in patients undergoing beta amyloid-directed antibody therapies for Alzheimer's disease, researchers have found.
Using AI in this way could improve patient care, noted a team led by Diana Sima, PhD, of Icometrix in Leuven, Belgium. The group's findings were published February 12 in JAMA Network Open.
"Timely detection and accurate characterization and quantification of ARIA are essential to guide treatment decisions," the investigators wrote.
Patients undergoing beta amyloid-directe...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 12, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Kate Madden Yee Tags: Artificial Intelligence Source Type: news
NHS 'not ready' for new Alzheimer's drugs
A leading charity says the NHS is unprepared for the rollout of innovative new drugs. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Senior health service figures raise concerns that roll out of new Alzheimer's drugs could cost taxpayer £1 billion per year and endanger the lives of patients with the disease
Two much-hyped Alzheimer's drugs may never get NHS approval after an official report claimed they have 'limited clinical benefit'. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'I'm a neuroscientist - if you show warning signs of Alzheimer's follow these four steps'
It's never "too late" to introduce brain-healthy lifestyle changes into your routine, according to a neuroscientist. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Lemere Receives NIA Grant, Cure Alzheimer ’s Fund Award to Advance Alzheimer’s Research
Cynthia Lemere, PhD, of the Department of Neurology, received two grants to fund her research into developing safer, more effective ways to prevent and treat Alzheimer ’s disease. (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - February 9, 2024 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Epilepsy-focused cell therapy biotech lands $120 million for potential 'game-changer'
The one-time treatment could be transformative to patients with the most common form of focal epilepsy and, potentially, in Alzheimer's disease and other nervous system disorders. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - February 8, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Ron Leuty Source Type: news
Alzheimer's Disease and Epilepsy: New Clues to the Link Alzheimer's Disease and Epilepsy: New Clues to the Link
Dr Andrew Wilner interviews Dr Christos Lisgaras about his research exploring the link between epileptic seizures and Alzheimer ' s disease, recently presented at the American Epilepsy Society meeting.Medscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - February 8, 2024 Category: Neurology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Expert Interview Source Type: news
The OTHER health benefits of Viagra, from supposedly slashing your risk of Alzheimer's to helping you beat jet lag
Regular users of the erectile dysfunction drug were 18 per cent less likely to be diagnosed with the memory-robbing disease, according to a study published this week. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Owl Be There Franchisee Chosen as Alzheimer's Association Delegate
Owl Be There, an emerging franchise concept featuring a network of home-based senior care referral specialists, is proud to share that Delaware-based franchise owner Kim Roman was selected as a regional delegate for the annual Alzheimer's Association Community Leadership Summit, held in... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 8, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: SCZ Source Type: news
Viagra, Cialis May Help Reduce Alzheimer's Risk
THURSDAY, Feb. 8, 2023 -- Could drugs that give a boost to men ' s sexual performance help them stave off Alzheimer ' s disease?
That ' s the main finding from a study suggesting that erectile dysfunction meds like Cialis, Levitra and Viagra might lower... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 8, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Viagra may help to lower the risk of Alzheimer ’s disease, study finds
Research by UCL, which examined medical records of 260,000 men with erectile dysfunction, has provided ‘food for thought’After a decades-long and largely fruitless hunt for drugs to combat Alzheimer ’s disease, an unlikely candidate has raised its head: the erectile dysfunction pill Viagra.Researchers found that men who were prescribed Viagra and similar medications were 18% less likely to develop the most common form of dementia years later than those who went without the drugs.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 8, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Health Alzheimer's Viagra Medical research Science Source Type: news
Men on Viagra may reduce Alzheimer's risk - study
A study suggests a link, but more research is needed to prove the drugs benefit the brain. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Early Alzheimer's disease symptom in eyes helps predict dementia, experts say
A team of experts have been able to pinpoint several visual symptoms that are linked with Alzheimer's disease, but one in particular seemed to be the most prevalent. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
