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Researchers Discover Potential Vascular Dementia Treatment
Sunrise Senior Living Blog (blog) Researchers from the University of St. George's in London discovered that an erectile dysfunction drug may also help those dealing with vascular dementia. Vascular dementia is a condition that affects cognitive processing in the brain, the Alzheimer's … |
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High Use Of Common Drugs Linked To Dementia, Alzheimer’s – Health Aim
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High Use Of Common Drugs Linked To Dementia, Alzheimer's
Health Aim A direct link has been observed between the usage of anticholinergic drugs and developing symptoms of dementia, Alzheimer's. Anticholinergic restrain the process of acetylcholine neurotransmitters to reach the nerve cells. The higher risk for dementia … |
Common Over-the-Counter Medicines Linked to Dementia in New Study – ABC News
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Common Over-the-Counter Medicines Linked to Dementia in New Study
ABC News None of them had dementia or Alzheimer's disease when the study started, and they kept careful records about the drugs they took. The researchers found that people who took more anticholinergic drugs — which affect the nervous system and are in … Dementia And Alzheimer's Disease Link To Common Drugs Common Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia, Alzheimer's Over-the-counter sleep aids linked to dementia |
The OTHER Side of 50 – Simi Valley Acorn
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The OTHER Side of 50
Simi Valley Acorn Those of us who work in the field of dementia care are hoping “Still Alice” will do the same. The movie is about Alice Howland, a celebrated linguistics professor at Columbia who, at age 50, is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. For those … Still Alice: a rare look at how dementia steals memories from millions Yale study on Alzheimer's disease finds new role for immune cells Ten early signs of Alzheimer's Disease |
Bethune-Cookman University summit tackles dementia – Daytona Beach News-Journal
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Bethune-Cookman University summit tackles dementia
Daytona Beach News-Journal As the Baby Boomer population ages, the area is experiencing a rise in the number of people living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Bethune-Cookman University held a summit Thursday exploring how the community can best care for this population … Alzheimer's drug trial would be 'welcome' in south east NSW Hoping 'Still Alice' inspires action Yale study on Alzheimer's disease finds new role for immune cells |
Study claims to find a link between Alzheimer’s, popular antihistamines – kfor.com
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Study claims to find a link between Alzheimer's, popular antihistamines
kfor.com Researchers tracked nearly 3,500 men and women over the age of 65 who had no symptoms of dementia for seven years. They used pharmacy data to determine how much exposure the patients had to anticholinergics for the past 10 years, while checking in … |
Still Alice: a rare look at how dementia steals memories from millions – The Conversation AU
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Still Alice: a rare look at how dementia steals memories from millions
The Conversation AU Wondering if she has a brain tumour, Alice consults a neurologist only to find she is in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Current estimates suggest approximately 7.7 million new cases of dementia are diagnosed worldwide each year. The disease … The OTHER Side of 50 Early Detection of Alzheimer's Disease Immune Cells are Ally, Not Enemy, in Battle Against Alzheimer's |
Alzheimer’s drug trial would be ‘welcome’ in south east NSW – ABC Online
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Alzheimer's drug trial would be 'welcome' in south east NSW
ABC Online She said the drug could help the region's dementia sufferers. "Most current medications that are available tend to relieve the symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer's disease but they don't actually slow the progression of the disease itself," she said … Bethune-Cookman University summit tackles dementia Still Alice: a rare look at how dementia steals memories from millions Immune cells are an ally, not enemy, in battle against Alzheimer's |
Books on prescription: dementia books in public libraries – Alzheimer’s Society
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Books on prescription: dementia books in public libraries
Alzheimer’s Society 'The books are recommended by Alzheimer's Society, health professionals and were selected with the involvement of groups of people with dementia and carers. Being diagnosed with dementia can be a scary experience and many people feel confused and … |
New Kind of Poetry Slam for Alzheimer’s, Dementia Sufferers – Affect Magazine
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New Kind of Poetry Slam for Alzheimer's, Dementia Sufferers
Affect Magazine We often struggle to find ways to connect with loved ones suffering from memory loss due to Alzheimer's or dementia. Worse, sometimes these patients don't connect with anyone, and are merely plopped in front of a TV or a blank wall all day. Molly … |