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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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Research reveals that Alzheimer's disease is caused by decline in levels o
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 5 (ANI): New research supports the hypothesis that Alzheimer's disease is caused by a decline in levels of a protein called amyloid-beta.
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Study reveals role of genomic changes in specific brain cells in Alzheimer
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 4 (ANI): A large study has looked at DNA methylation in Alzheimer's disease. DNA methylation is the process by which the activity of genes is regulated, acting a bit like a dimmer-switch to turn genes on or off. Increasingly, this process is thought to have a key rol
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Dementia: WHO gives blueprint for research on 7th leading cause of death
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], October 4 (ANI): The World Health Organistaion (WHO) on Tuesday announced the development of a blueprint for dementia research, the first WHO initiative of its kind for noncommunicable diseases.
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Study finds artificial intelligence improves patient outcomes, reduces hos
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 30 (ANI): Researchers have used artificial intelligence to predict hospitalisation outcomes of geriatric patients with dementia on the first or second day of admission. Early outcome assessment means more timely interventions, better care coordination, more prudent
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Life expectancy tool may improve quality of life for dementia patients
Updated : 3 years, 5 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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A WALK FOR CAUSE by Alkem Foundation and ARDSI to raise awareness for Alzh
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 26 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Alkem Foundation and the Mumbai Chapter of Alzheimer's & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) organized an Alzheimer's awareness campaign on September 25, 2022, at the Mumbai University Campus, Kalina. The event s
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Study finds brain disorder causes in Huntington's disease individuals
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 24 (ANI): Huntington's disease (HD) is a genetic brain disorder caused by a mutation in the Huntington gene. It is a neurological disease that has no cure and produces personality changes, dementia symptoms, and uncontrollable convulsive movements, eventually leadi
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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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Delayed action hearing loss treatment triggers dementia, depression and co
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 20 (ANI): In Indian houses where over 6.5 crore people suffer from partial or complete hearing loss, its identification and timely remedial measures remain a cause of concern.
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Researchers find causes of brain disorders in people with Huntington's dis
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 19 (ANI): Huntington's disease is a genetic brain disorder caused by a mutation in the huntingtin gene. HD is a neurological disease that has no cure and produces personality changes, dementia symptoms, and uncontrollable convulsive movements, eventually leading to
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