Search For "alzheimer"
Long-term opioid use may not increase risk of Alzheimer's
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], October 25 (ANI): Myth busted! Long-term use of powerful pain-relieving drugs is not associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, shows a recent study.
Read More
This cognition-enhancing drug may be most effective for Alzheimer's
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 30 (ANI): A team of researchers has recently suggested that a drug - donepezil - is most likely to enhance concentration, memory, alertness and moods in patients with Alzheimer's dementia.
Read More
World Alzheimer's Day: Forgetfulness could be dangerous
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 21 (ANI): Alzheimer's disease causes the slow progressive neurological disorder which impacts the memory and other cognitive mental functions like thinking and reasoning skills.
Read More
World Alzheimer's Day: Alzheimer's burden on women
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 21 (ANI): How would you feel if you wake up one day and find yourself surrounded by strangers, all of whom claim to be your family?
Read More
Alzheimer's Disease: Myths and Facts
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 21 (ANI): More than four million people in India are afflicted with some form of dementia, with Alzheimer's being the most common cause.
Read More
Suffering from Alzheimer's Disease? You may be a patient of Type 3 diabete
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 21 (ANI): According to statistics, about 3.7 million people in India suffer from Alzheimer's disease and this is likely to double by 2030.
Read More
Researchers discover the language of Stem Cells
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A], Sept. 20 (ANI): Stem cells control the cells around them, inducing them to perform specific functions.
Read More
New non-invasive test can accurately tell if you're at Alzheimer's risk
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 7 (ANI): A team of researchers has analysed blood samples to create a novel and non-invasive way of helping to diagnose Alzheimer's disease and distinguishing between different types of neurodegenerative disorders.
Read More
Antidepressant use ups Alzheimer's sufferers' head injury risk
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 10 (ANI): A recent study has linked antidepressant use with an increased risk of head injuries and traumatic brain injuries among persons with Alzheimer's disease.
Read More
Country singer Glen Campbell dies at 81 after Alzheimer's battle
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 9 (ANI): Country music fans are mourning the loss of a legend as Glen Campbell, who sold more than 45 million records during his career that spanned over 50 years and topped the country singles chart 12 times, has dies at the age of 81.
Read More
Your poor sleep may increase risk of Alzheimer's: Study
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 19 (ANI): Beware! Breathing problems during sleep may be a signal of an increased risk for Alzheimer's disease, warns a study.
Read More
Combo therapy better than drug alone against Alzheimer's
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jul 17 (ANI): Combining a specific care management program with a commonly-prescribed drug for Alzheimer's disease is better at turning back the clock on the ageing brain than medication alone, according to a recent study.
Read More