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Dementia gene doubles risk of COVID-19: Study
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Exeter [England], May 30 (ANI): A recent large-scale study has found a high risk of severe COVID-19 infection among European ancestry participants, who carry two faulty copies of the APOE gene (termed e4e4).
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Dementia gene raises risk of severe COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Exeter [England], May 26 (ANI): Having a faulty gene linked to dementia doubles the risk of developing severe COVID-19, suggests a recent large-scale study.
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'Scarface' actor Geno Silva dies at 72
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 18 (ANI): Geno Silva, who left a memorable scene in the hit movie 'Scarface' has died of complications related to dementia. He was 72.
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Researchers find new imaging tool to see extent of Alzheimer's early damag
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 17 (ANI): In a novel finding that may pave way for drug development, researchers have developed a new imaging technology that allows scientists to see the widespread loss of brain synapses in early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
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Study focuses on tool to predict risk of death for people suffering from d
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Toronto [Canada], April 25 (ANI): A tool to predict the risk of death and admission to a long-term care facility for patients with dementia has been developed by researchers, in a breakthrough study. It may help conversations among health care providers, patients, and their families.
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Researchers develop tool to predict risk of death for people suffering fro
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Toronto [Canada], April 20 (ANI): Researchers have developed a tool to predict the risk of death and admission to a long-term care facility for patients with dementia.
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Study reveals Alzheimer's patients may need dosing changes in medicines pr
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 16 (ANI): Patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) are often prescribed drugs for other conditions -- including diabetes or high blood pressure -- at the same doses as those without dementia. That practice might need to be re-examined the wake of findings of a rece
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Study reveals rare, damaging inherited mutations work together to reduce l
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], April 13 (ANI): The combined effects of rare and damaging mutations present at birth have a negative impact on healthspan and longevity, suggests a novel study.
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A daily dose of aspirin does not mitigate dementia
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 28 (ANI): According to a recent study taking a low-dose aspirin once a day does not reduce the risk of thinking and memory problems triggered by mild cognitive impairment or probable Alzheimer's disease, nor does it slow down the rate of cognitive decline.
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An aspirin a day does not keep dementia at bay
Updated : 5 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 26 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have found that taking a low-dose aspirin once a day does not reduce the risk of thinking and memory problems caused by mild cognitive impairment or probable Alzheimer's disease, nor does it slow the rate of cognitive declin
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Study links inflammation in the brain to several forms of dementia
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 17 (ANI): In a breakthrough research to find potential new treatments for several types of dementia, scientists have found that inflammation in the brain is more linked to many disorders including depression, psychosis and multiple sclerosis.
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Young men who are taller may have lower risk of dementia in old age: Study
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 15 (ANI): In an attempt to assess specific types of individuals at the risk of developing dementia, a study has revealed that men who are relatively taller during their young adulthood are less likely to suffer from this debilitating condition in their old age.
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