NEW YORK: The presence of high levels of C-reactive protein may act as a marker to help identify older patients who would benefit from preventive measures against delirium before undergoing surgery.

Researchers from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center noted that delirium affected 15-53% of older Read More »

NEW YORK: Patients diagnosed with an irregular heart beat, known as atrial fibrillation, and treated in the long-term with Warfarin were found to be at greater risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia.

Atrial fibrillation is is the most common type of arrhythmia, which Read More »

PHILADELPHIA: Spending mealtimes together and making eating interactive could improve quality of life for people with dementia, Norwich researchers believe.

Findings published today from the University of East Anglia study reveal that eating family-style dinners with care givers, playing music and engaging with multisensory exercises Read More »

MIAMI: Citizen scientists are being encouraged to join the fight to tackle dementia by playing a game on their phones.

Scientists hope that the more people play Sea Hero Quest, the better awareness they will have about human spatial navigation.

As players make their way Read More »