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Study finds how mRNA used to target Alzheimer's disease
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Researchers at The Florey have created a method using mRNA technology to specifically target the harmful protein tau, which accumulates in dementia patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other conditions.
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Telecare lowers costs, improves quality of life for dementia patients: Stu
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to a UCSF study, a telecare programme that improves outcomes for dementia patients while reducing the burden on unpaid caregivers also offers the unexpected benefit of lowering Medicare expenses.
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New technology empowers dementia patients in aged care
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Now, the eye-tracking technology with older people living with dementia in residential aged care facilities will improve the online assessment tools to enable wider collection of self-reported quality of care and quality of life information from older people themselves, said Matthew Flinders
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Air pollution is connected to mental health service of dementia patients:
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
According to a study published in the open-access journal BMJ Mental Health, exposure to relatively high levels of air pollution is linked to a rise in the use of community mental health services by dementia patients.
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Air pollution linked to higher mental health service of dementia patients:
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Exposure to relatively high levels of air pollution is associated with increased use of community mental health services by people with dementia, according to a large long-term study published in the open-access journal BMJ Mental Health.
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Study finds how some motor neuron disease, dementia patients share rare ge
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to a new study, some persons with motor neuron disease (MND) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) share the same rare genetic diseases that cause other neurodegenerative illnesses.
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Some motor neuron disease, dementia patients share genetic defects: Resear
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Some people with motor neuron disease (MND) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) have the same uncommon genetic disorders that cause other neurodegenerative illnesses, according to a new study.
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Prevalence of dementia decreasing among older Americans: Study
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
According to a new RAND Corporation study, the occurrence of dementia in the United States is decreasing among people over the age of 65, dropping 3.7 percentage points from 2000 to 2016.
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Schizophrenia may increase risk of alzheimer by 2.5 times
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 8 (ANI): People with psychotic diseases, such as schizophrenia, are 2.5 times more likely to develop memory loss than those who do not have a psychotic disorder, according to a study.
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Schizophrenia might enhance dementia risk 2.5 times
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 6 (ANI): According to a study, people with psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia are 2.5 times more likely to develop dementia than those who do not have a psychotic disorder.
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Life expectancy tool may improve quality of life for dementia patients
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
San Francisco [US], September 26 (ANI): A mortality prediction model for dementia patients may aid clinicians in framing discussions with patients and families about end-of-life care options such as at-home care and nursing homes. Furthermore, the model may assist physicians in determining w
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World Alzheimer's Day: Antara Spreads Awareness around Memory Care for Sen
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 22 (ANI/NewsVoir): On World Alzheimer's Day, today, Max Group's Antara Senior Care, conducted a series of activities across parks of Delhi-NCR with senior citizens on dementia awareness. These activities were a part of the launch campaign of Antara Memory Care Ho
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