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Casino, Alzheimer's association team up for dementia awareness
Philly.com That's a population that surely includes people in various stages of dementia, given how common the condition is. The Alzheimer's Association estimates that almost 196,000 people in the Philadelphia region have Alzheimer's or similar dementias. But … |
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Studies Confirm Brain Plaque Can Help Predict Alzheimer’s – New York Times
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Studies Confirm Brain Plaque Can Help Predict Alzheimer's
New York Times Data from nearly 9,500 people on five continents shows that amyloid can appear 20 to 30 years before symptoms of dementia, that the vast majority of Alzheimer's patients have amyloid and that the ApoE4 gene, known to increase Alzheimer's risk, greatly … Alzheimer's-Tied Brain Plaque May Precede Symptoms WUStL Scientists Find New Link Between Diabetes And Alzheimer's |
Dementia trial gets funding boost from Cambridge charity Alzheimer’s Research … – Cambridge News
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Dementia trial gets funding boost from Cambridge charity Alzheimer's Research …
Cambridge News Scientists in Cambridge are embarking on a pilot trial to investigate the potential of the hormone oxytocin to combat early symptoms of frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The research is backed by a grant from Alzheimer's Research UK, in Great Abington … |
The News dementia campaign: ‘A caring attitude can go a long way…’ – Portsmouth News
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The News dementia campaign: 'A caring attitude can go a long way…'
Portsmouth News 'Alzheimer's is the most-common form of dementia, but sadly no matter which form you have there is no cure. 'There is also no way to slow down the effects of dementia – with Alzheimer's you can have medication that can briefly delay symptoms but that's … |
Specialized Memory Care for Those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia – New Hampshire Magazine
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Specialized Memory Care for Those with Alzheimer's and Dementia
New Hampshire Magazine “The numbers of people with Alzheimer's and dementia are definitely increasing, and I am comfortable saying this, they are increasing at exponential levels in New Hampshire as well as nationally. There is definitely a need for memory care services in … Free Memory Clinic to be Offered in Kelowna 'Different ways' of Alzheimer's |
New Alzheimer’s drug to enter clinical trials – Medical Xpress
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New Alzheimer's drug to enter clinical trials
Medical Xpress The number of people with dementia is steadily increasing. Currently there are about 850,000 cases in the UK, with numbers expected to reach over a million by 2021. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer's disease. It begins when a protein … Alzheimer's drug may 'prevent early stages' |
Dementia drive gets the backing of campaigner Jim – Portsmouth News
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Dementia drive gets the backing of campaigner Jim
Portsmouth News The building was named after the Pateys in homage to their selfless work. Mr Patey said he was inspired to help people with dementia and Alzheimer's after being left 'numb' by a programme he heard on the radio about the conditions while driving to … |
Alzheimer’s Association Holds Dementia Conference In Tarrytown – The Daily Voice
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Alzheimer's Association Holds Dementia Conference In Tarrytown
The Daily Voice The event is planned to be a day-long gathering for all that need information, education, tools and support for loved ones with Alzheimer's and early-stage dementia. Dr. John Zeisel and Teepa Snow are two of the speakers at the conference. Zeisel … |
New Alzheimer’s drug to enter clinical trials – Science Codex
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New Alzheimer's drug to enter clinical trials
Science Codex Dr James Pickett, Head of Research at Alzheimer's Society which currently funds the research, said: “There's a tremendous need for new treatments that can stop the development of dementia in its tracks. Trials in people are an essential step in the … |
Dementia Awareness Week: Alzheimer’s Society Launches Powerful Advert … – Huffington Post UK
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Dementia Awareness Week: Alzheimer's Society Launches Powerful Advert …
Huffington Post UK Meanwhile, Jeremy Hughes, CEO at Alzheimer's Society added: "850,000 people in the UK have dementia, and people over 50 now fear dementia more than any other health condition, including cancer. Despite this, understanding of the condition is poor and … British public living unadventurous lives West Lothian Council gives its support to Dementia Awareness Week in Scotland Public urged to support Dementia Awareness Week in Devon |