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Category Archives: Alzheimer’s Disease
Sniff. Sniff. Nasal Insulin Sprays Could Put Brakes On Alzheimer’s
Came across an article about the efficacy of medication delivered via nasal sprays in the British newspaper “The Indepedent”. While following my nose on the subject, I learned about other studies specifically relating insulin to Alzheimer’s Disease and the investigation … Continue reading
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Project LifeSaver Tracks and Finds Alzheimer’s Wanderers
An electronic tracking device is helping save the lives of Alzheimer’s sufferers, the emotional strain of caregivers and the budgets of local sheriff’s departments. Project LifeSaver, offered by Sheriff offices in numerous communities around the country, is a program that … Continue reading
Breakthrough in early diagnosis of dementias
A collaborative multi-institutional research study has been able to accurately classify different types of dementia using PET scanners. Until now, scientists have not been able to look deep within the brain to differentiate different types of dementia. The new research … Continue reading
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Early Alzheimer’s May Interfere With Driving
CBS news is reporting a study released on WebMD that states even early stages of Alzheimer’s disease may impair driving ability. The research by Brian Ott, MD, of Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital and others was released in today’s … Continue reading
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Early prediction of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
The Alzheimer’s Association estimates about 4.5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s. It’s a progressive and fatal deterioration of the brain. The longer we live the more likely we are to contract the disease. Roughly 1 percent of 60-year-olds develope Alzheimer’s. … Continue reading
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Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: New Communications Breakthrough
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease tends to focus on it’s medical aspects. If you have a loved one suffering from it, understanding Alzheimer’s disease also means learning how to cope with the loss of the person you once knew. While surfing the … Continue reading
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