Alzheimer; News from the web:
The dementia blog, has a wonderful competition for researchers to share pictures that show research progress in dementia. See the lovely pictures in our link for today.
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Coping with the loss of someone to Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer; News from the web:
After her husband passed away from Alzheimer’s disease, Sault native Sonia Discher published her first book on July 10, with the goal of helping herself and readers cope.
The nonfiction book recounts her experiences from the moment her husband was diagnosed with the disease at the age of 50 in an otherwise healthy state. It is titled Dealing with Early Onset Alzheimer’s: Love, Laughter & Tears.
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Is a flu shot effective protection against Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer; News from the web:
Flu and pneumonia vaccines were associated with a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease among thousands of adults over age 60, according to two new studies presented Monday at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.
The studies haven’t been published.
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Amazing knowing you get alzheimer’s 20 years ahead
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A new blood test detected Alzheimer’s disease as accurately as expensive brain scans or spinal taps, raising the possibility for a new, inexpensive option to diagnose the most common form of dementia, researchers said.
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New bloodtest faster, earlier and more accurate
Alzheimer; News from the web:
An experimental blood test was highly accurate at distinguishing people with Alzheimer’s disease from those without it in several studies, boosting hopes that there soon may be a simple way to help diagnose this most common form of dementia
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Get a Flu Shot or Pneumonia Vaccine
Alzheimer; News from the web:
New research shows that
Now there is evidence that vaccines that protect against the flu and pneumonia may actually protect people from Alzheimer’s, too.
The evidence comes from two studies presented Monday at this year’s Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, which is being held as a virtual event.
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