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Excessive napping among older adults is strongly correlated with increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published.
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Category Archives: Detection
Early identification is key for Alzheimer’s
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Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, and the risk of developing it doubles every 5 years after an individual turns 65 years old. It is characterized by a continuous decline in completion of familiar tasks, memory loss, and thinking. Risk factors include aging, brain trauma, diabetes, family history, high blood pressure, and smoking.
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Blood test for Alzheimer’s
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A new blood test may identify more than 80% of people with increased likelihood of having amyloid in the brain, a protein that’s a risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent study that was presented this week at Boston’s international Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease conference.
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More accurate Alzheimer’s predictions
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With the fast progression of research in biomarkers, we are quickly getting better at measuring and detecting early signs of Alzheimer’s.
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Stages before Alzheimer’s
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New research finds the stages of impairment that may precede Alzheimer’s disease can be accurately detected. That could lead to earlier intervention before the condition begins to block memory.
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Predicting Alzheimer’s near 100% accuracy
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An Algorithm developed by Lithuanian researchers can predict possible Alzheimer’s with nearly 100 per cent accuracy. Researchers from Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania developed a method that can predict Alzheimer’s disease with an accuracy of over 99 %.
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