People with dementia are likely to have taken more than three medications for other health conditions in the five years directly before their diagnosis, according to new research.
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A study of nearly 600,000 people in England shows that suicide risk in the first three months following a dementia diagnosis for patients aged under 65 is nearly 7 times higher than in patients without dementia.
Oct 3, 2022
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Every three seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with dementia. And while there is no known cure, changes in the brain can occur years before a dementia diagnosis.
Sep 29, 2022
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A substantial body of literature has analyzed the potential association between late-life body mass index (BMI) and dementia. Given that there are some data suggesting that estrogen has neuroprotective effects, it is possible ...
Aug 23, 2022
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With increased age comes the increased risk to develop cancer or dementia. Both conditions share similar risk factors such as hypertension and diabetes. Many cancer patients experience cognitive impairment from cancer and ...
Aug 12, 2022
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Increasingly severe cognitive, behavioral, or motor symptoms due to the dysfunction and death of the brain's nerve cells are the hallmarks of the diseases that cause dementia. There is no cure and, therefore, patients with ...
Jun 3, 2022
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The researchers set out to see if there had been an increase in the numbers of older people who were reporting their first concerns about memory loss or cognitive decline to their doctor and what their chances of developing ...
Mar 24, 2022
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Artificial intelligence can predict which people who attend memory clinics will develop dementia within two years with 92 percent accuracy, a largescale new study has concluded.
Dec 16, 2021
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Despite the belief that early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias is crucial, a new Rutgers study found that the diagnosis may unintentionally impact social relationships and activity.
Nov 9, 2021
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A free self-help guide is now available to support people diagnosed with dementia to achieve their goals to enjoy daily activities and independent living.
Sep 15, 2021
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