Background: Brain insulin resistance is a well-recognized abnormality in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and the likely mediator of impaired glucose utilization that emerges early and progresses with disease severity. Moreover, the rates of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or AD are significantly greater ...
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Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of age-related dementia. Early-stage diagnosis of Alzheimer is of major importance for the following reasons: Also easily curable conditions like depression, poor nutrition and drug side effects may cause symptoms like early-stage Alzheimer. Moreover, rec...
The objectives of the study were to identify, compare and contrast the expectations of key stakeholders regarding cholinesterase inhibitor treatments prescribed to people with Alzheimer's Disease (AD), and to examine those expectations in the light of recent findings regarding the ef...
Recognition memory of auditory verbal learning tests and awareness of memory deficits were examined in 24 individuals with early-stage Alzheimer's disease (AD) using a performance prediction-postdiction paradigm. Individuals with AD displayed impaired recognition memory, and recognition performance correlated...
Researchers at the University of Florida and The Johns Hopkins University have developed a line of genetically altered mice that model the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease. This model may help scientists identify new therapies to provide relief to
A controlled clinical trial of sertraline in the treatment of depression in nursing home patients with late-stage Alzheimer's disease. A sample of 31 female nursing home patients with late-stage Alzheimer's disease participated in a double-blind clinical trial of the antidepressant medicat... C ...
Such tests have the potential to greatly widen access to early diagnosis and treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. “Most people with Alzheimer’s disease are cared for by general practitioners, not specialty clinics,” Sperling explains. “If these blood tests are accurate, people who aren’t Alzh...
Effects of Mindfulness Based Interventions in Adults and Older Adults Caregivers of Patients with Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease: A Randomized Pilot Study Background: Many studies have highlighted the effect of training with mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) on the psycho-physical rebalancing of ...
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