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Brain volume may help diagnose dementia with Lewy bodies
Medical News Today All of the individuals had mild cognitive impairments – a slight but measurable reduction in cognitive abilities. People with mild cognitive impairments are known to be at a greater risk of developing Alzheimer's or other types of dementia. Individuals … Lack of brain shrinkage may help identify people at risk for dementia with Lewy bodies Lack of brain shrinkage may help predict who develops dementia with Lewy bodies Robin Williams' widow, Susan Schneider, on actor's struggles with … |
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Learn about Resources for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers – TAPinto.net
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Learn about Resources for Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregivers
TAPinto.net UNION COUNTY, NJ – Union County residents who are caring for persons with Alzheimer's Disease are invited to attend a free informational conference on Saturday, November 5, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Union County College, 1033 Springfield Avenue in … |
Learn About Resources for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers at UCC on Sat, Nov. 5 – TAPinto.net
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Learn About Resources for Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregivers at UCC on Sat, Nov. 5
TAPinto.net CRANFORD, NJ — Union County residents who are caring for persons with Alzheimer's Disease are invited to attend a free informational conference on Saturday, Nov. 5, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Union County College, 1033 Springfield Avenue in Cranford. |
Lack of brain shrinkage may help predict who develops dementia with Lewy bodies – Science Daily
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Lack of brain shrinkage may help predict who develops dementia with Lewy bodies
Science Daily Dementia with Lewy bodies is a progressive disease that causes hallucinations, decline in mental abilities, rigid muscles, slow movement and tremors. With symptoms similar to Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, a correct diagnosis can be … Lack of brain shrinkage may help identify people at risk for dementia with Lewy bodies Unusual Dementia, Not Depression Drove Robin Williams To Suicide, Widow Says Robin Williams' widow on his fight against the "terrorist" inside his brain |
Lack of brain shrinkage may help identify people at risk for dementia with Lewy bodies – News-Medical.net
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Lack of brain shrinkage may help identify people at risk for dementia with Lewy bodies
News-Medical.net A lack of shrinkage in the area of the brain responsible for memory may be a sign that people with thinking and memory problems may go on to develop dementia with Lewy bodies rather than Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study published in the … Lack of brain shrinkage may help predict who develops dementia with Lewy bodies Robin Williams' widow on his fight against the "terrorist" inside his brain Unusual Dementia, Not Depression Drove Robin Williams To Suicide, Widow Says |
Dementia charity seeking fundraisers and volunteers – Kirriemuir Herald
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Dementia charity seeking fundraisers and volunteers
Kirriemuir Herald Fundraisers and volunteers are being sought to support leading dementia research charity, Alzheimer s Research UK, in their local communities. The charity is looking for people to help form new fundraising groups, which will aim to raise vital funds … |
Brain volume may help predict who will develop dementia with lewy bodies American Academy of Neurology – EurekAlert (press release)
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Brain volume may help predict who will develop dementia with lewy bodies American Academy of Neurology
EurekAlert (press release) MINNEAPOLIS – A lack of shrinkage in the area of the brain responsible for memory may be a sign that people with thinking and memory problems may go on to develop dementia with Lewy bodies rather than Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study … Robin Williams' widow on his fight against the "terrorist" inside his brain Study: Lack of Brain Shrinkage May Help Predict Who Develops Dementia with Lewy Bodies |
Dementia charity seeking fundraisers and volunteers – Carluke Gazette
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Dementia charity seeking fundraisers and volunteers
Carluke Gazette Fundraisers and volunteers are being sought to support leading dementia research charity, Alzheimer s Research UK, in their local communities. The charity is looking for people to help form new fundraising groups, which will aim to raise vital funds … |
‘Important’ Alzheimer’s drug to reduce protein in the brain could be in pharmacies by 2020 – Express.co.uk
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'Important' Alzheimer's drug to reduce protein in the brain could be in pharmacies by 2020
Express.co.uk Dr Rosa Sancho, Head of Research at Alzheimer's Research UK, said: "It has been over a decade since a new drug was licenced for the treatment of dementia, so we urgently need new medicines that can provide real benefit for people living with dementia. |
Hope for Alzheimer’s sufferers as scientists develop new drug to treat dementia – Mirror.co.uk
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Hope for Alzheimer's sufferers as scientists develop new drug to treat dementia
Mirror.co.uk The pioneering medicine has been shown to clear away the toxic proteins in the brain that are thought to be a primary cause of Alzheimer's disease. Early trials show the drug, verubecestat, can reduce levels of beta-amyloid, a protein fragment that … |