Tag Archives: dementia
More evidence of Alzheimer’s-diabetes link
CHICAGO: Alzheimer’s and diabetes are two diseases that are becoming more and more widespread, even though they are very different from one another.
Now however, researchers think they could have a common link.
Type 2 diabetes cases are on the rise, in part because of Read More »
Buck Institute research suggests lithium may be effective in treating Parkinson’s disease
HOUSTON: Researchers at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging are continuing their investigation into the potential usefulness of lithium in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
New research shows that low doses of lithium administered to laboratory mice reduced involuntary motor movements, a troubling side Read More »
Researchers look at neurocompensation for early Alzheimer’s detection
DALLAS: Unique research taking place could one day help with the early detection of Alzheimer’s Disease.
A researcher is leading a study focusing on neurocompensation. Participants are hooked up to a MEG scanner, which is a non-invasive scanner that detects brain neuron electrical activity. The Read More »
Patients with dementia living alone shun further workup
LOS ANGELES: Individuals who have agreed to be screened for dementia by their primary care physicians and who turn out to have a positive result are more likely to refuse additional diagnostic assessment if they live alone, a new study suggests.
This refusal is due to Read More »