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The decline of tube feeding for dementia patients
NEW YORK: Dementia from Parkinson’s disease was taking its toll on Joan Jewell. She could still respond to music, if a helper wheeled her to the Sunday concert at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Boston, but she spent most of her time in bed. Sometimes she Read More »
Parkinson’s protein test could lead to earlier diagnosis
BOSTON: A test of how sticky a protein molecule is could help diagnose the early stages of Parkinson’s disease, a study from the University of Edinburgh suggests.
Scientists said early work on a small number of samples proved very accurate.
Sticky clumps of the molecule Read More »
New sensory room will use old photos, lights, sounds and smells to help recall memories
BOSTON: A purpose-built sensory room to help dementia patients communicate their thoughts and feelings is about to open in a Rhondda hospital.
The new room will open in the Lewis Merthyr Day Unit at Ysbyty George Thomas in Treorchy and will use projected video or Read More »
University study could transform research into Alzheimer’s disease
CHICAGO: A landmark research project by Newcastle University experts could dramatically improve the success rate of clinical trials for Alzheimer’s treatment.
The multimillion pound Deep and Frequent Phenotyping study will see the most thorough tests to detect the disease performed on volunteers.
Funded by the Read More »