Alzheimer; News from the web:
A new large study by the Mayo clinic points at Tau being the dominant factor in causing Alzheimer. This research will be very beneficial in finding new ways for both prevention and treatment.
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Category Archives: Detection
Just 1 in 3 Alzheimer patients know their diagnosis
Alzheimer; News from the web:
A pretty alarming statistic, apparently only 45% of patients and caregivers are told the diagnosis of alzheimer and if you only count the patients themselves the number drops to 33%. Doctors tend to not tell the diagnosis to avoid emotional stress. Read the report by the Alzheimer association for more details….. and talk to your doctor about this.
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Alzheimer screening on the road
Alzheimer; News from the web:
This is a great initiative, mobile alzheimer screening! Check out when it comes to your neighborhood.
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Alzheimer mutations explained
Alzheimer; News from the web:
For the first time, a study reveals exactly how mutations associated with the most common form of inherited Alzheimer’s disease produce the disorder’s devastating effects. The paper upends conventional thinking about the effects of Alzheimer’s-associated mutations in the presenilin genes and provides an explanation for the failure of drugs designed to block presenilin activity.
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Early steps to prevention of Alzheimer
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Skin Test for Alzheimer
Alzheimer; News from the web:
Scientist are in the process and have encouraging results with a skin test that could detect alzheimer in an early stage. Important for detection but also to learn more about the disease.
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