Personality changes do not appear before clinical onset of MCI or dementia
NEWS MEDICAL
For years, scientists and physicians have been debating whether personality and behavior changes might appear prior to the onset of Alzheimer's disease and related...
For years, scientists and physicians have been debating whether personality and behavior changes might appear prior to the onset of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
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Too much or too little magnesium can raise dementia risk
MNT
A recently published study investigates the link between both high and low magnesium serum levels and the risk of developing dementia.
A recently published study investigates the link between both high and low magnesium serum levels and the risk of developing dementia.
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Both high, low levels of magnesium in blood linked to risk of dementia
SCIENCE DAILY
People with both high and low levels of magnesium in their blood may have a greater risk of developing dementia, according to...
People with both high and low levels of magnesium in their blood may have a greater risk of developing dementia, according to a study.
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People with high and low magnesium levels in blood may have increased risk of dementia
NEWS MEDICAL
People with both high and low levels of magnesium in their blood may have a greater risk of...
People with both high and low levels of magnesium in their blood may have a greater risk of developing dementia, according to a study published in the September 20, 2017, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American...
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Innovative new app could help enhance day-to-day lives of people with dementia
NEWS MEDICAL
An innovative new app could help enhance home and hospital environments for people with dementia - improving patient outcomes and reducing the strain on...
An innovative new app could help enhance home and hospital environments for people with dementia - improving patient outcomes and reducing the strain on health services, according to University of Stirling academics.
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Blood Levels of Magnesium May Predict Dementia Risk
LIVE SCIENCE
The levels of magnesium in your blood may be linked to your risk of developing dementia later in life, a new study from the Netherlands finds.
The levels of magnesium in your blood may be linked to your risk of developing dementia later in life, a new study from the Netherlands finds.
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New 15-minute assessment opens up possibilities for early detection of dementia
NEWS MEDICAL
At the World Congress of Neurology in Kyoto a group of Indian researchers presented a new 15-minute assessment to monitor dementia patients on an ongoing basis....
At the World Congress of Neurology in Kyoto a group of Indian researchers presented a new 15-minute assessment to monitor dementia patients on an ongoing basis. The reliable telephone interview assessment technique opens up new possibilities for early detection as...
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The list of diseases linked to air pollution is growing
SCIENCE-NEWS
Air pollution levels have come down since the 1970s, but smog is being linked with a growing list of diseases, including dementia, obesity, diabetes and even Parkinson’s.
Air pollution levels have come down since the 1970s, but smog is being linked with a growing list of diseases, including dementia, obesity, diabetes and even Parkinson’s.
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Study investigates depression treatment among older people with dementia
NEWS MEDICAL
A high prevalence of depression among older individuals with dementia is prompting researchers at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy and Banner Alzheimer's Institute to investigate depression treatment among...
A high prevalence of depression among older individuals with dementia is prompting researchers at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy and Banner Alzheimer's Institute to investigate depression treatment among this population.
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Conference to tackle sensitive subjects in dementia care
NEWS MEDICAL
Every 66 seconds, someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Frank LaFerla, dean of UCI's Francisco J. Ayala School of Biological Sciences, says that with more than 76 million aging baby boomers in...
Every 66 seconds, someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Frank LaFerla, dean of UCI's Francisco J. Ayala School of Biological Sciences, says that with more than 76 million aging baby boomers in the U.S., the memory-impairing condition is "the most...
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Differences in aggression among people with dementia
SCIENCE DAILY
Physical aggression among people with dementia is not unusual. A study showed that one-third of patients with the diagnosis Alzheimer’s disease or frontotemporal dementia were physically aggressive towards healthcare staff, other patients, relatives, animals...
Physical aggression among people with dementia is not unusual. A study showed that one-third of patients with the diagnosis Alzheimer’s disease or frontotemporal dementia were physically aggressive towards healthcare staff, other patients, relatives, animals and complete strangers. This manifestation of...
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