Tag: Alzheimer’s
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
AAIC: Intellectually-Stimulating Jobs May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
Activities that highly stimulate the brain might build up 'reserve' to help ward off dementia
Effects of APOE Gene May Be Apparent in Childhood
Findings may lead to earlier interventions, preventive measures for future brain injuries, dementia
Risk Score Could Help ID Alzheimer’s Risk in Young Adults
Score also associated with worse memory, clinical progression in older adults
Blood-Brain Barrier Leaks Seen in Patients With Early Alzheimer’s
Cognitive abilities decreased significantly with increasing leakage in deep gray matter
