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Smell test may detect early stages of Alzheimer's disease, studies show
CBS News New research suggests that a faltering sense of smell might signal the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, and that an inexpensive, low-tech smell test could spot who needs more extensive screening for dementia. In two different studies, the decreased … |
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Eye exam and scratch and sniff test could show Alzheimer’s disease – The Westside Story
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Eye exam and scratch and sniff test could show Alzheimer's disease
The Westside Story The scratch and sniff test, for example, might not indicate dementia or Alzheimer's at all if a patient is unable to smell certain odors. A number of other factors could be causing that, including smoking and diseases like Parkinson's and schizophrenia. |
Could a Simple Smell Test Help Spot Alzheimer’s Early? – U.S. News & World Report
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Could a Simple Smell Test Help Spot Alzheimer's Early?
U.S. News & World Report Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, a general term for loss of memory and other intellectual abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60 percent to 80 percent of dementia cases, according to … |
Alzheimer’s researchers hunt for new tools to identify disease’s onset – Washington Post
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Alzheimer's researchers hunt for new tools to identify disease's onset
Washington Post Alzheimer's is a progressive and incurable disease that begins in areas of the brain associated with memory. It is the leading cause of dementia in older people, usually striking after the age of 65. It robs people of their cognitive abilities, speech … |
Eye tests could detect early Alzheimer’s – The Guardian
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Eye tests could detect early Alzheimer's
The Guardian "It is too soon to determine whether these types of tests will be useful for diagnosis of dementia and we would need to see the results of larger trials before drawing any firmer conclusions." Dr Doug Brown, director of research at the Alzheimer's … |
Odor test, eye exam might detect Alzheimer’s – HeraldNet
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Odor test, eye exam might detect Alzheimer's
HeraldNet Alzheimer's is a progressive and incurable disease that begins in areas of the brain associated with memory. It is the leading cause of dementia in older people, usually striking after the age of 65. It robs people of their cognitive abilities, speech … |
Smell And Eye Tests Show Potential To Detect Alzheimer’s Early – Canada NewsWire (press release)
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Smell And Eye Tests Show Potential To Detect Alzheimer's Early
Canada NewsWire (press release) With the support of the Alzheimer's Association and the Alzheimer's community, the United States created its first National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease in 2012. The plan includes the critical goal, which was adopted by the G8 at the Dementia … |
Alzheimer’s Association programs target dementia-related problems – Quincy Herald Whig
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Alzheimer's Association programs target dementia-related problems
Quincy Herald Whig "This program is designed to help you talk with your family about challenging and often uncomfortable topics concerning Alzheimer's dementia," said Theresa Kuhlmann of the Central Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association that oversees the Quincy … |
MEMORY LOSS: The World Health Organization has announced that smoking … – Express.co.uk
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MEMORY LOSS: The World Health Organization has announced that smoking …
Express.co.uk Dementia can be a heart-breaking disease. The word describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. The condition develops when the brain is damaged by diseases, such as Alzheimer's … Smoking increases Alzheimer's risk Smoking linked to dementia Smokers have 45pc higher risk of developing dementia |
Jamie Anderson to run Dementia Friends information session in Oxford – Alzheimer’s Society
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Jamie Anderson to run Dementia Friends information session in Oxford
Alzheimer’s Society The event, which is a one-hour awareness session, will give an introduction to what dementia is and how to help those living with it. Gerry's son Jamie will host the session at his old school, Keble College in Oxford, on Sunday 20 July as part of the … |