Hospitals in disadvantaged areas had lower chances of stroke certification, study finds … Report: Biomarkers can spot subjective cognitive decline’s progression to Alzheimer’s disease … Study identifies...
Study highlights new type of memory loss often mistaken for Alzhemer’s in older adults
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 17, 2024
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have defined criteria for a memory-loss syndrome in older adults that affects the brain’s limbic system and often is mistaken for Alzheimer’s disease.
Clinical briefs for Monday, July 8
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 05, 2024
Proteins may be new Alzheimer’s target, study finds … Subjective cognitive decline could be separate Alzheimer’s disease risk factor … Analysis spots care needs of different multimorbidities …...
FDA approves second monoclonal antibody treatment for early Alzheimer’s disease
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 02, 2024
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a second monoclonal antibody treatment for for early Alzheimer’s on Tuesday. Eli Lilly’s Kisunla (donanemab), which has proven to slow the disease...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, July 2
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 01, 2024
Study: Peptide could stop tau buildup, reverse cognitive impairment … Experts craft protein map to spot Alzheimer’s patterns, data shows … Report: Men more likely to get other problems fixed during...
New criteria for diagnosing, staging Alzheimer’s stirs controversy
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 01, 2024
The Alzheimer’s Association set out new criteria for diagnosing and staging Alzheimer’s based on recent advancements, especially biomarkers that can biologically detect the disease instead of relying...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, June 27
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Kristen Fischer
Jun 26, 2024
Study: Researchers spot vascular brain changes tied to Alzheimer’s disease … Multivitamins didn’t lower death risk, study finds … Report: Acupuncture boosted sleep, life quality in Parkinson’s...
Alzheimer’s history on maternal side linked to higher disease risk, study finds
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Kristen Fischer
Jun 17, 2024
People with a history of Alzheimer’s disease on their mother’s side or both parents’ sides of the family had higher levels of amyloid plaques in their brains compared to those with fathers who...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, June 12
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Kristen Fischer
Jun 11, 2024
Menopausal hormone therapy linked to worsening brain white matter, study finds … Paper explores life with Alzheimer’s treatments … Report: Brain model can predict dementia … Beta-amyloid limits...
Is Mom late on bills? Could be sign of dementia, report finds
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Kristen Fischer
Jun 05, 2024
Older adults who fall behind on paying their bills may have early signs of dementia and be susceptible to further financial risks, according to a recent report.