Tag Archives: dementia
Fish oil does not help dementia decline
CHICAGO: In one of the largest and longest studies of its kind, researchers examined whether supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids helped to slow cognitive decline in older patients.
Researchers were quick to point out that the study only looked at the impact of supplements, not Read More »
More choices for in-office cognitive assessment tools
HOUSTON: New and approved tools to measure and monitor cognition aim to make in-office cognitive assessment faster and simpler.
One of these is Cognivue (Cerebral Assessment Systems Inc), a computer-based tool designed to better and more easily assess, measure, and monitor brain function to detect Read More »
Art show by people with dementia made for research project
CHICAGO: Art produced by people with dementia – as part of a research project into whether art can improve their well-being – is being exhibited.
Bangor University’s dementia centre is leading the research, which is being run across three sites in Wales and England.
The Read More »
Study suggests Alzheimers research is ready to provide cures
PHOENIX: “Research shows that very few clinical trials succeed when the underlying basic science is immature,” said Dr. Jennifer Beierlein, lead author on the paper and a fellow in the Center for Integration of Science and Industry. “We have constructed analytical models for the maturation Read More »