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‘Awakenings’ in advanced dementia patients inspire search for a cause
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 07, 2019
Scientists have begun a search for the cause of a phenomena where people with late-stage Alzheimer’s disease are very lucid near the end of life.
Blood test detects early Alzheimer’s with 94% accuracy
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 01, 2019
A blood test that helps to detect early Alzheimer’s disease is one step closer to clinical use. Its accuracy and low cost are game changers, researchers say.
What’s known about foods that can stave off Alzheimer’s
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 01, 2019
A pioneering Alzheimer’s researcher has recommended that people eat more foods containing antioxidants and anti-inflammatory chemicals.
New drug therapy may ease sleep disruptions due to Alzheimer’s
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 24, 2019
A new drug has shown promise for regulating sleep in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.
Residents with Alzheimer’s far more likely to experience recurring epileptic seizures
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 20, 2019
People with Alzheimer’s disease experience epileptic seizures up to five times more often than those without dementia, new research has found.
Exercise helps protect against Alzheimer’s and related decline
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 18, 2019
Increased physical activity provides greater protection against cognitive decline and brain tissue loss. A moderate walking routine can help.
Nearly half of dementia patients exhibit apathy; researchers argue for better care
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 17, 2019
Many residents with dementia also exhibit apathy. When overlooked in care settings, the consequences can be grave.
Blood tests that confirm Alzheimer’s disease expected soon
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 16, 2019
A path to quicker and easier diagnosis seems near. Blood tests have the potential to replace costly and intrusive diagnostics.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, June 26
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 25, 2019
Drug combo may combat deadly candida auris … Alzheimer’s ‘cabal’ thwarted research progress for decades … Can deprescribing drugs reduce dementia risk? … NIH study: Optimal threshold for diagnosing...