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Patients who undergo knee surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament can expect to stay active and maintain a high quality of life

AOSSM: Activity, QoL Still Good 10 Years After ACL Repair

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Even 10 years after procedure, many still playing sports, researchers say
Amyloid beta (Aβ)38 has faster turnover kinetics than Aβ40 and Aβ42

AAIC: Turnover Kinetics Vary for Different Amyloid β Isoforms

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Half-life of Aβ isoforms about three hours; Aβ38 has faster turnover kinetics than Aβ40, Aβ42
One-third of dementia cases worldwide might be prevented by paying attention to nine risk factors throughout life

AAIC: Targeting 9 Factors Could Cut One-Third of Dementia Cases

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Addressing these risk factors could help prevent 35 percent of dementia cases, researchers suggest
Eating right may help protect brain health in old age

AAIC: Mediterranean Diet May Help Preserve Cognitive Function

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New studies suggest that adherence to better diet can improve brain function
Biological changes in the brain may underlie a relationship between sleep disordered breathing and Alzheimer's disease

AAIC: Alzheimer Biomarkers Up With Sleep Disordered Breathing

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Studies found SDB/OSA tied to higher levels of biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease
Patients with advanced Alzheimer's can relearn some basic skills when they receive special training along with medication

AAIC: Rx + Training Shows Benefit in Advanced Alzheimer’s

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Skills lost, such as dressing or bathing, can potentially be relearned, small study suggests
Just a small increase in social interaction benefits older adults with dementia and lowers health care costs

AAIC: One Social Hour a Week in Dementia Care Improves Lives

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Good staff training improves patients' quality of life, lowers costs, researchers say
Daily crossword puzzles may help keep the brain sharp

AAIC: Daily Crosswords Linked to Improved Cognition in Later Life

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Regular puzzlers score better on tests of cognitive function, researchers find
Boxers and mixed martial arts fighters have higher levels of certain proteins that reflect brain injury compared to retired fighters and non-fighters

Signs of Long-Term Brain Injury in Blood of Boxers, MMA Fighters

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Researchers find head injuries from fighting cause brain changes that might spur troubles later in life
Idarucizumab can reverse the anticoagulant effect of dabigatran in emergency situations

Idarucizumab Shows Reliable Reversal of Dabigatran

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Effective for dabigatran reversal among patients with uncontrolled bleeding, undergoing urgent surgery