Alzheimer; News from the web:
A review of a number of studies has shown that prescribing statin, a drug for minimizing risk of hear attacks, is safe for the short term memory. In fact the study shows that there may even be a certain protection against dementia with the longer use of this drug.
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New research with mice has shown a new effective treatment. By infusing anti Tau anti bodies into the mice brain, researchers were able to reduce the tangles of Tau and restore cognitive functions. In fact the condition of the mice improved greatly after three months of treatment. This could open new doors to develop vaccination against Alzheimer or as a treatment.
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Defining and diagnosing alzheimer is not as easy as one would think. Read the good review about the topic by someone who is just detected with Alzheimer.
The issue is that the definition for alzheimer talks about an impairment in memory and in another area of cognition that interferes with daily life. There in lies the debate about what is and what is not Alzheimer. A good read!
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Alzheimer; News from the web:
USA today presents a great overview of everything alzheimer on their page and in their paper today. There is a video, a discussion of the state of research and links to other resources and articles. This is a great read!
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If this falls in the category of “coconut wonders” I don’t know but when it sounds too good to be true…….
Scientists from the National Brain Research Center in Haryana, India have just concluded a breakthrough study that found that a simple desert berry first discovered by a forefather of natural healing more than 3,000 years ago could have the power to begin clearing away the plaques that cause Alzheimer’s in just weeks!
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Caregivers are “killing themselves” to help patients. Here is what recent research shows:
What the study found is that there is an overwhelming need for support services such as respite and home care, adult daycare, companion services, and parallel doctor’s visits.
Caregivers to those suffering with Alzheimer’s perform daily living activities, such as hygiene, dressing, feeding, shopping, household chores, meal preparation, and transportation.
They help with medical needs, manage finances, keep a constant watch on behavioral changes or safety concerns. This often leaves little time to pay attention to their own needs and health issues.
The study showed that 60.6 percent of participants delayed treatment and 58.6 percent had worsening medical conditions.
These conditions included depression, stress, blood pressure, anxiety, and physical pain, including arthritis.
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