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Having depression or diabetes raises the risk of dementia
WASHINGTON, D.C.: People with depression or diabetes have an increased risk of dementia later in life, a new study claims.
A diagnosis of either condition was linked with a higher risk – which was even greater among those suffering from both, researchers found.
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Eye test could detect dementia
NEW YORK: Alzheimer’s disease could be detected in patients up to 20 years before symptoms appear with a simple eye test, researchers say.
Trials by US and Australian researchers have found changes in the eye’s retina may mirror changes that occur in the brain with Read More »
Major new research study to demonstrate value of PET scans in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis
HOUSTON: A new four year research study will determine the clinical usefulness and value in diagnosing Alzheimer’s and other dementia related diseases, conducted via a brain positron emission tomography (PET) scan that detects a core feature of Alzheimer’s disease…
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Read More »Researchers to investigate overuse of antipsychotic drugs in dementia patients
NEW BRUNSWICK: Rutgers University will take the lead in a three-year study that will investigate the effectiveness of government initiatives to address overprescribing of antipsychotic medications for dementia patients in skilled nursing homes.
The project’s goal is to identify strategies to reduce the number of Read More »