New research could lead to further progress towards fighting Alzheimer’s disease

BOSTON: The Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Center and Boston Medical Center will be involved in several trials and studies, together with the test to observe the effects of a drug known as T-817MA.

At present, just five drugs are approved to treat Alzheimer’s Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

NEW YORK: The fiftieth entry for the seniors housing Global Award for 2015 has been received.

The ex-hotel will be home to 69 apartment dwellers, two shops and a cafe. Read More »

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Saltcoats professor launches new book on dementia

NEW YORK: A new book on dementia by a Saltcoats professor made headlines last week.

Former Ardrossan Academy pupil June Andrews is now an internationally renowned professor of dementia studies at the University of Stirling. Read More »

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Disabled elderly decline sharply after ICU

HOUSTON: Seniors admitted to the hospital intensive care unit (ICU) were more likely to die or sharply decline soon after their release depending on how well they functioned beforehand, according to a new study.

Researchers looked at data on almost 300 people over age 70 Read More »

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