Cerebral small vessel disease marker validated for wider use in dementia trials
A new neuroimaging marker of cerebral small vessel disease is related to general cognition and may serve to identify persons ...
Centiloid guidelines and recommendations released for clinical context-of-use in Alzheimer's disease
The members of the Amyloid imaging to prevent Alzheimer's disease (AMYPAD) have announced the publication of a perspective ...
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New neuroimaging marker may identify persons at risk of dementia in future clinical trials
The MarkVCID Consortium," published Nov. 21 in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association. "This ...
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Study finds blood biomarkers can indicate dementia risk decades before symptoms
Researchers are now measuring accumulations of proteins in the blood, called biomarkers, which they can use to track brain pathology in patients early on and identify those at risk for developing ...
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Brain breakthrough: 4 common heart drugs may also lower dementia risk
Researchers have found that long-term use of drugs for hypertension and high cholesterol also lowers the risk of developing ...
Earpiece microphones could be used to listen for early signs of dementia
Earpiece microphones could be used to listen for the early signs of dementia, according to new research. The in-ear ...
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Research studies track dementia mortality, risk factors
Of the 818,800 assisted living residents nationwide, 44% have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias, ...
Study says scientists may be able to 'listen' for Alzheimer's disease
Researchers have begun using eye movements as a clue that someone may get Alzheimer's. Now, some are saying the ears might be ...
Families caring for a person with Alzheimer’s need a vacation, too
Dementia-friendly travel options such as cruises and guided tours are needed to support a growing population of families and ...