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Study found Alzheimer’s diagnosis complicated by history of reading problems
DALLAS: Correctly diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease remains a challenge for medical professionals. Now, a new study reveals a new clue to possible misdiagnosis.
The study found that older adults with a history of reading problems perform similarly on some neuropsychological tests to those who show signs Read More »
Toxin in blue-green algae blooms may increase risk of Alzheimer’s
NEW YORK: Long-term exposure to a toxin produced by blue-green algal blooms can trigger tangles in the brains of animals similar to those seen in the brains of humans with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological conditions, a study has found.
“As far as we are aware, Read More »
Urine odor may help researchers detect Alzheimer’s disease
NEW YORK: It may be possible to detect the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease through urine odor, potentially leading to a non-invasive test for the most common form of dementia.
In a study, researchers used an animal model to focus on changes to body odor caused Read More »
Researchers create algorithm to predict dementia risk with routine data
NEW YORK: Researchers from University College London have developed an algorithm that uses medical data to predict a 5-year risk of dementia, according to a report.
The algorithm assesses factors like age, sex, social interaction, smoking, body mass index, alcohol use, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, atrial fibrillation, Read More »