Suddenly getting lost, failing to recognize family members, or forgetting words and names are well-known symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Psychologists have now discovered that the disease also manifests in more subtle ways: ...
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Our relationship with pets has changed drastically in recent decades. Pet ownership is at an all-time high, with a recent survey finding 69% of Australian households have at least one pet. We spend an estimated A$33 billion ...
Sep 5, 2023
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A new form of screening may improve survival rates among people with a fast-growing type of brain tumor by helping identify those most likely to benefit from certain treatments.
Aug 22, 2023
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By the time multiple sclerosis is normally diagnosed—when brain lesions appear on magnetic resonance imaging scans—the patient can have irreversible damage and treatment options can be limited. But in a Stanford Medicine-led ...
Aug 8, 2023
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Every individual's experience of pain is unique—but that makes it harder to treat. The experience of pain remains impenetrable to scientists because it is so variable. So researchers and clinicians still rely on subjective ...
Aug 7, 2023
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Feathers, fins or fur, all pets can make us feel happier. Now, new research from the University of South Australia shows that pet ownership and pet care can also support communication and well-being, especially for people ...
Jul 27, 2023
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Breakthrough new drugs that clear amyloid beta plaques from the brain are shaking up the field of Alzheimer's disease research.
Jul 24, 2023
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Trial results of a new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease, donanemab, shows it can slow cognitive decline by 35%. The drug has been hailed as a "turning point" in Alzheimer's treatment.
Jul 19, 2023
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How your child reacts to your pet's death will depend on their age and developmental level. When children display emotions like sadness, it's important to validate them.
Jul 13, 2023
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A new study showed that positron emission tomography (PET) with the radiotracer (18F)-Flortaucipir (FTP) to detect hyperphosphorylated Tau (p-tau) may not be appropriate for diagnosing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) ...
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