Mild cognitive impairment, which occurs in about one in six individuals in the U.S., age 65 and older, remains substantially underdiagnosed, especially in disadvantaged populations.
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Angela Reynolds knew her mother's memory was slipping, but she didn't realize how bad things had gotten until she started to untangle her mom's finances: unpaid bills, unusual cash withdrawals, and the discovery that, oddly, ...
Jun 23, 2023
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While there is no cure for Alzheimer's, there are medications that can help ease symptoms and slow the progression of this devastating disease.
Jun 21, 2023
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A research consortium, including a Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine neuroscientist and his research coordinator, are calling for a consensus on how scientists identify and evaluate how infections contribute to ...
Jun 7, 2023
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Researchers say we appear to be at the start of a new era for Alzheimer's treatment. Trial results published in January showed that for the first time a drug has been able to slow the cognitive decline characteristic of the ...
Jun 7, 2023
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In recent years, there has been greater awareness of the heart-brain connection, or the impact of cardiovascular function on brain health and cognition.
May 31, 2023
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A new University of Maryland School of Public Health study reveals how walking strengthens connections within and between three of the brain's networks, including one associated with Alzheimer's disease, adding to the growing ...
May 25, 2023
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Blood vessel abnormalities in the eye are a major factor in the progression of Alzheimer's disease, according to research from Cedars-Sinai investigators published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia. These changes correspond ...
May 19, 2023
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If eligible patients received lecanemab, Medicare would spend an extra $2.0 to $5.1 billion annually, according to a research letter published online May 11 in JAMA Internal Medicine to coincide with the annual meeting of ...
May 18, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia. It is important to start intervention from an early stage, e.g., the mild cognitive impairment (MCI) stage, to prevent or delay the progression of AD. For the ...
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