Saturday, September 30, 2017

A More Accurate Predictor for Alzheimer's?

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A new test that checks for multiple gene variants linked with Alzheimer's disease may be more effective than testing for a single genetic variant, a new study suggests.
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Saturday, September 23, 2017

Living With Alzheimer's series kicks off on Alzheimer's learning day: VDEO

It is Alzheimer’s learning day and an assisted living facility in Salisbury is taking steps to educate the public about the disease.

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Saturday, September 16, 2017

This Could Be the Earliest Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease (Hint: It’s Not Getting Lost)

Can’t tell Times Square from Timbuktu? Your poor sense of direction could be a bigger issue than you originally thought. In fact, struggling to create a mental map in your mind might be an early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease, according to research from Washington University in St. Louis. 

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Monday, September 11, 2017

Could this be the end of osteoarthritis? Australian scientists discover new drug to help cure degenerative disorder suffered by millions of people

Could this be the end of osteoarthritis? Australian scientists discover new drug to help cure degenerative disorder suffered by millions of people

• Scientists have found a new drug that could help eliminate osteoarthritis pain
• Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium could help eliminate the need for surgeries
• The drug was originally used to treat blood clots and urinary tract infections
• But a trial by Australian scientists found a 70 per cent reduction in bone pain

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Saturday, September 9, 2017

Alzheimer's: Treating with a daily pill in the future? VIDEO

Who's most-at-risk for developing Alzheimer's disease?

The Alzheimer's Association reveals new data about who's most-at-risk for the disease
A Boston-based startup called Lyndra that specializes in developing long-acting drug delivery has announced an exclusive partnership with drug giant Allergan (AGN) to develop a once-weekly drug to fight Alzheimer’s disease.

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Saturday, September 2, 2017

Artificial intelligence can predict Alzheimer’s disease two years before doctors can: study

An algorithm can pick up on symptoms long before doctors or patients. (AJ_WATT/GETTY IMAGES)

Artificial intelligence can pick up on symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in brain scans long before doctors or patients.
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