Alzheimer; News from the web:

Two studies released at an international Alzheimer’s meeting Tuesday suggest doctors may eventually be able to screen people for this form of dementia by testing the ability to identify familiar odors, like smoke, coffee and raspberry.

In both studies, people who were in their 60s and older took a standard odor detection test. And in both cases, those who did poorly on the test were more likely to already have — or go on to develop — problems with memory and thinking.

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Could it be possible to detect Alzheimer’s disease in the early stages with just an eye exam? That’s the possibility researchers are floating after they were able to spot signs of Alzheimer’s in the retinas of mice using a special, non-invasive camera.

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Alzheimer; News from the web:

A new study shows a gene associated with Alzheimer’s disease and recovery after brain injury may show effects on the brain and thinking skills as early as childhood.

The study, published in the July 13, 2016, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, was authored by Dr. Linda Chang of the University of Hawaii’s John A. Burns School of Medicine.

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Alzheimer; News from the web:

A study published in the journal Neurology on Wednesday suggests that the risk factors for sporadic Alzheimer’s can be detected early in adulthood and might make a person more susceptible to cognitive decline.

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