Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Dementia becomes an emergency 1.4 million times a year, study shows
A busy, crowded, confusing emergency room is not an ideal place for a person living with dementia.
Jul 24, 2023
0
32
Page 13 - News tagged with disease symptoms
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Gender disparities in Lyme disease: Women face higher risk of severe and prolonged illness
Women with Lyme disease take longer to get diagnosed, have more severe symptoms and experience higher rates of disability when compared to men. They may also be more likely to develop persistent Lyme disease. Those are among ...
Jul 19, 2023
0
0
Psychology & Psychiatry
How building resiliency in young adults could help address a mental health crisis
When it comes to treating diseases of the body, such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, early diagnosis and treatment play a key role in keeping patients healthy and improving their quality of life.
Jul 13, 2023
0
1
Gerontology & Geriatrics
Research shows even moderate levels of physical activity can protect against depression among older adults
A new study, conducted by physical activity and mental health experts at University of Limerick and Trinity College Dublin, has shown that a physical activity dose equivalent to just 20 minutes a day (for five days a week) ...
Jul 13, 2023
0
86
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
West Nile virus: What you need to know
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed reports of West Nile virus in 10 states. The bite of an infected mosquito most commonly spreads the virus.
Jul 5, 2023
0
1
Oncology & Cancer
Researcher reach milestone in the treatment of anemia in chronic lymphocytic leukemia
In people with myelodysplastic neoplasms (MDS), a usually benign form of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, the body produces too few functional blood cells. Affected individuals suffer from anemia—a lack of red blood cells ...
Jul 4, 2023
0
73
Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Smart watches could detect Parkinson's up to seven years before hallmark symptoms appear
Smart watches could identify Parkinson's disease up to seven years before hallmark symptoms appear and a clinical diagnosis can be made, new research reveals.
Jul 3, 2023
0
210
Neuroscience
Presence hallucinations: An early predictor of cognitive decline in Parkinson's disease
Have you ever felt the strong sensation that someone is behind you, so intense that you turn around, only to see that no-one is there? This is a "presence hallucination." Presence hallucinations are particularly frequent ...
Jun 29, 2023
0
75
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
6 dead in a meningitis outbreak tied to Mexico clinics as officials struggle to reach more patients
The death toll has risen to six in an outbreak of fungal meningitis that's tied to surgical procedures in a city along the U.S.-Mexico border, and health officials say they have not been able to reach everyone who may be ...
Jun 27, 2023
0
1
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
All the immunity, none of the symptoms, through dietary intervention
Worldwide, more than a million deaths occur each year due to diarrheal diseases that lead to dehydration and malnutrition. Yet, no vaccine exists to fight or prevent these diseases, which are caused by bacteria like certain ...
Jun 23, 2023
0
65
