This year some 450,000 Americans will hear from their doctor that they have Alzheimer's disease. This article discusses the results of several years of studying how people find out they have dementia, that is, how physicians deliver the news and how people react to it.Carpenter...
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease. The difference between traditional methods of diagnosis and AI methods. The benefits of using AI to diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease.
There is no cure for Alzheimer's, but there are treatments—from cognitive enhancers to non-drug approaches—to help manage it. Learn about the options.
Musical improvisation, when being employed by musicians, can lead them to refine their techniques with their musical instruments. They get better by playing off of each other. People who are non-verbal or who struggle with communication, like those with late-stage Alzheimer's disease, can also ...
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, which are more likely as you age, can change your brain in ways that make you more suspicious of others. You might notice that a loved one with dementia starts to hide things such as jewelry or money or becomes convinced that people have ...
Nevertheless, before trying any home method, you need to consult your doctor carefully. If you start to feel drowsy after taking an overdose of a medication, starting a brand new medication, or having a head injury, you also need to meet your doctor for proper diagnosis and medical advice....
Last but not least, chronic and serious Helicobacter pylori infections could lead to executive and memory impairment and thus contribute to the neuro-degeneration diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease23. Although the overlapping symptoms and pathophysiological similarities between PUD and CFS are ...
Too much of any body fat can be a health risk. But compared to the fat that lies just under your skin, the visceral kind is more likely to raise your risk for serious medical issues. Heart disease, Alzheimer’s, cancer,type 2 diabetes, stroke, and high cholesterol are some of the con...
Scientists are doing studies to see whether the drugs that slow thenerve damagein MS -- called disease-modifying medicines -- can help with thinking problems, too. Others are looking at treatments, such as Alzheimer’s medications, that may temporarily improve your memory and focus. Ask your ...
Keywords: Alzheimer’s disease; in vitro; in cellulo; in vivo models 1. Introduction Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia in humans. It is a health and social issue that causes great economic concerns, with 131.5 million people around the world predicted to be af...