Mirror.co.uk | Scientists discover 'dementia gene' boosting hopes of preventing strokes and even Alzheimer's disease Mirror.co.uk A gene that triggers stroke and dementia by damaging vessels in the brain has been discovered, offering hope of new drugs for the two most common neurological conditions. The gene blocks off blood flow denying the organ essential oxygen and ... New gene responsible for stroke discovered Boston University Medical Center Researchers discover new genes responsible for stroke and dementia |
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As Alzheimer’s Grows, Tallahassee Named First Dementia Caring Community in Florida – WTXL ABC 27
Bend Bulletin | As Alzheimer's Grows, Tallahassee Named First Dementia Caring Community in Florida WTXL ABC 27 “Florida has the second highest incidence of Alzheimer's disease in the nation, and even more are affected by other forms of dementia. Across the state, we will be taking action at the community level to support those diagnosed with dementia, their ... CambridgeACT on Alzheimer's: Your local library; A resource at your finger tips Understanding Alzheimer?s disease Leon County, Tallahassee piloting dementia care initiative |
Spike in deaths ‘due to dementia and flu’ – BBC News
BBC News | Spike in deaths 'due to dementia and flu' BBC News "Respiratory diseases, such as flu, were also mentioned in a third of deaths from dementia and Alzheimer's last year." Prof John Newton of Public Health England added: "A range of factors can push up the number of deaths in older people in a particular ... Flu jab blunder fuelled biggest spike in deaths since 1960s Flu behind surge in deaths as life expectancy down |