TULSA: It has long been known that diabetes is one of the factors influencing development of dementia however new research has found that anti-diabetic medication, including pioglitaxone and metformin, have a preventative effect and reduce the risk of dementia.

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NEW YORK: An atlas of the human brain which helps identify the first changes caused by Alzheimer’s disease has been unveiled.

The digital map, created using images from MRI scans of aging brains, will help with early diagnosis of the condition and also boost treatment Read More »

TUCSON: Doctors are calling on anyone over 18 to join an Internet-based health registry and help find cures for neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and depression. The registry promises to significantly cut the time and cost of conducting clinical trials for brain diseases.

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MILWAUKEE: A drug approved for the treatment of dementia appears to improve executive function in adults with attention-deficient/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) when administered with standard stimulant therapy, preliminary research suggests.

Initial results from the small, randomized controlled trial indicate that adjunctive memantine with osmotic release oral Read More »