Tag: Alzheimer’s
Effect of Statins on Alzheimer’s May Depend on Gender, Race
Type of statin used also makes a difference; no benefit seen for black men
Amyloid Beta Deposits Can Affect Hearts of Alzheimer’s Patients
Deposits can lead to compromised myocardial function
Occupational Tx of Little Benefit in Slowing Alzheimer’s Decline
Patients, caregivers may reap some benefits, but study suggests no effect on everyday functioning
Women’s Better Memory Skills May Delay Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Women tend to hold on to better verbal memory skills as they age compared to men
Physical Function Tied to Clinical, Subclinical Neurological Disease
Slow walking and weak handgrip linked to increased risk of Alzheimer's disease
![Use of [18F]-AV-1451 positron emission tomography can potentially stage Alzheimer's disease](https://www.ehealth-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/54231.jpeg "[18F]-AV-1451 Shows Staging Potential in Alzheimer’s")
[18F]-AV-1451 Shows Staging Potential in Alzheimer’s
Elevated [18F]-AV-1451 SUVR linked to volumetric loss in hippocampus, AD cortical signature regions
Alzheimer’s Association, July 24-28
The Alzheimer's Association International Conference The annual meeting of the Alzheimer's Association was held from July 24 to 28 in Toronto and attracted...
Deep Brain Stimulation Appears Safe in Patients With Alzheimer’s
Although treatment seems safe, benefit isn't yet clear
AAIC: Misdiagnosis Prevalence ~20 Percent for Alzheimer’s
Missed disease identification seems more likely in men, who may develop cognitive issues earlier
AAIC: Mild Behavior Changes May Be Early Indicator of Alzheimer’s
Researchers have developed a checklist to help identify those at potential risk
