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2012-02-06
Los Angeles TimesMild Alzheimer's Might In Fact Be Mild Cognitive ImpairmentMedical News TodayNew revised criteria could mean that a considerable number of patients currently diagnosed with mild or very mild Alzheimer's, might in fact be reclassified as having MCI (mild cognitive impairment), John C. Morris, MD, of Washington University School ...Recommended: New Alzheimer's criteria would change diagnosis for millionsmsnbc.comIs it Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment?Los Angeles TimesCORRECTION: Blurry line in diagnosing early Alzheimer's: studyHealthNewsU.S. News & World Reportall 39 news articles »
2012-02-06
USA TODAYA push for family input to detect dementia earlierUSA TODAYCharles Dharapak, AP Alexis McKenzie, executive director of The Methodist Home of the District of Columbia Forest Side, an Alzheimer's assisted-living facility, walks with resident Catherine Peake. Charles Dharapak, AP Alexis McKenzie, ...Doctors push for early detection of dementiaCBS Newsall 231 news articles »
2012-02-06
Alzheimer's Can't WaitHuffington PostAlzheimer's can't wait. Not any longer. More than five million Americans are estimated to have Alzheimer's today. Nearly 15 million family members and friends are unpaid caregivers. The human effects of the disease are devastating.
2012-02-06
What to do if you suspect Alzheimer'sLos Angeles TimesAre these harmless senior moments or worrisome warning signs that a parent may be in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease? Surveys consistently show that Alzheimer's is the second most feared disease in America, after cancer.and more »
2012-02-06
10 Alzheimer's warning signsFox 31 KDVR.comThe Alzheimer's Assn. has compiled a list of 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's and how they differ from mental glitches that shouldn't faze you. They include: Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure. New problems with words in ...and more »
2012-02-06
Scientific AmericanCracks in the Plaques: Mysteries of Alzheimer's Slowly Yielding to New ResearchScientific AmericanBy Daisy Yuhas | February 6, 2012 | 4 A PET scan's bright areas reveal the concentration of amyloid beta, a protein that forms a plaque in Alzheimer's patients. The scan compares the brains of a healthy patient [left] and a patient suffering from ...Alzheimer's spreads like an infectionTimes of MaltaAlzheimer's Spreads in the Brain like a Virus, New Study FindsHelpingYouCare™Major Advancement In Alzheimer's ResearchdailyRxPrivate Healthcare UK -WND.com -The Daily Telegraphall 11 news articles »
2012-02-06
MobilediaIs Angry Birds Keeping Your Brain Healthy? [STUDY]MashableA new study from the Archives of Neurology says playing brain stimulating games can improve your memory and delay or prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Traditional brain games are scientifically designed to boost cognitive activity and enhance ...Angry Birds May Fight Off Alzheimer'sMobilediaStudy: Got Angry Birds on the brain? You might be better off that wayGames.com News (blog)all 3 news articles »
2012-02-06
Boomers face threat of Alzheimer's - Column by Lynne ReynoldsThe Sudbury StarThe likelihood of symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia doubles every five years after age 65. Among people over 85, dementia affects one in two. These are astounding statistics. Longer life expectancies and improved medical ...The Campaign to Defeat Alzheimer'sNew York Timesall 2 news articles »
2012-02-06
Alzheimer's Disease: New Findings And A PetitionScience 2.0Alzheimer's disease is a terrible and devastating condition. Not just for the patients themselves, but also for their loved ones. Witnessing the fading of shared memories from the minds of the afflicted ones, until no glimpse of recognition remains in ...
2012-02-01
BigPond NewsPath Is Found for the Spread of Alzheimer'sNew York TimesAlzheimer's disease seems to spread like an infection from brain cell to brain cell, two new studies in mice have found. But instead of viruses or bacteria, what is being spread is a distorted protein known as tau. The surprising finding answers a ...Study Tracks Alzheimer's Progression In MiceNPRAlzheimer's Disease 'Spreads Like An Infection' By 'Jumping' Around The BrainHuffington Post UKA New Target in Fighting Brain Disease: MetalsWall Street JournalBigPond News -The Age -The Local.deall 225 news articles »
2012-02-06
MONDAY, Feb. 6 (HealthDay News) -- New guidelines for diagnosing the mental decline that can come with several diseases of aging may create confusion among doctors and patients about who has early Alzheimer's disease and who simply has mild cognitive impairment, a new report warns.
2012-02-06
Almost everyone currently diagnosed with a mild form of Alzheimer's disease would be downgraded to not having the condition, if new proposed criteria for the diagnosis of cognitive problems were applied, a new study shows.
2012-02-06
Cracks in the Plaques: Mysteries of Alzheimer's Slowly Yielding to New Research
2012-02-06
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The revised definition of a brain condition called mild cognitive impairment means that many people now considered to have mild or early Alzheimer's disease could easily be given that diagnosis instead, suggests a new study. Mild cognitive impairment is already seen by doctors as the first hint of a future Alzheimer's diagnosis in many cases. And the new definition ...
2012-02-06
Some people with mild Alzheimer's may be reclassified as having a less serious brain disease called mild cognitive impairment, according to a new analysis of the evolving terminology.
2012-02-06
The Alzheimer’s Association is offering an overview of Alzheimer’s disease at a workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Alzheimer’s Association offices, 311 Arsenal St., that is free and open to the public.
2012-02-01
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Alzheimer's disease appears to spread in a predictable pattern, infecting brain cell after brain cell as the disease spreads along linked circuits known as synapses, according to a new study. The findings, published on Wednesday in the online journal PloS One, help confirm a new understanding of how the disease gets from one region of the brain to another. It suggests ...
2012-02-06
(Special from HealthDay News)—A new study suggests that a brain-clotting plaque linked to Alzheimer’s disease may cause cognitive decline even in healthy people, potentially setting the stage for the development of the devastating illness later in life.
2012-02-06
Every eight seconds, a baby-boomer is turning 65. The likelihood of symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia doubles every five years after age 65. Among people over 85, dementia affects one in two.[...]
2012-01-26
Pfizer Inc. , together with its collaborator on the Alzheimer’s Immunotherapy Program , Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy, and the Geoffrey Beene Gives Back® Alzheimer’s Initiative today introduced the Alzheimer’s Challenge 2012 at the Care Innovations Summit in Washington, D.C.
2012-02-06
Mild Alzheimer's Might In Fact Be Mild Cognitive Impairment http://t.co/Yd1q9u97
2012-02-06
“@sagourd: Please, sign this Petition to the President | Alzheimer's Association
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2012-02-06
RT @ashbymemorymthd: Distinguishing Between The Forgetful And Those At Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease http://t.co/7Chh4QvV via @mnt_alzheimers
2012-02-06
Mattie's Call: Geneva Williams 82, 5'2", 182 lbs, BF. Last seen @ 1731 Clifton Way. Has Alzheimer's. APD 404-546-4235. http://t.co/MismCue9
2012-02-06
RT @SMosley21: I just signed a petition asking Pres. Obama to fulfill the promise of National Alzheimer's Project Act at: http://t.co/S5mGlL8b
2012-02-06
I just signed a petition asking Pres. Obama to fulfill the promise of National Alzheimer's Project Act at: http://t.co/objM7DQN #ENDALZ
2012-02-06
Studied for 2 tests.One w/22 chapters.
Right now I'm a goddess on the topics, but Alzheimer's runs in my family&might not remember tomorrow!
2012-02-06
Mild Alzheimer's Might In Fact Be Mild Cognitive Impairment http://t.co/tdSfAvjG via @mnt_alzheimers
2012-02-06
RT @ElderLawGuy: Two Studies Hint at How Alzheimer’s Might Spread http://t.co/PiXY71H0 #fb
2012-02-06
RT @mnt_healthnews: Mild Alzheimer's Might In Fact Be Mild Cognitive Impairment http://t.co/KK0jIZml #healthnews
2012-02-06
RT @mnt_neurology: Mild Alzheimer's Might In Fact Be Mild Cognitive Impairment http://t.co/0uLSQk3j #neurology
2012-02-06
RT @EAtlantaPatch: Atlanta Police Seeks Public's Help To Find Missing East Atlanta Village Alzheimer's Patient - East Atlanta, http://t.co/9P6v4LuE
2012-02-06
Care For Alzheimer's Patient - Smyrna - $5-$10/hr. http://t.co/d4wnG267 #jobs #eldercare
2012-02-06
Woman, 82, with Alzheimer's is missing: An 82-year old Atlanta woman with Alzheimer's disease has... http://t.co/5XNLQqX8 #atlanta #news
2012-02-06
RT @IECrime: Have you seen her? Police looking for lost Claremont woman with Alzheimer's - http://t.co/H0wUHcYJ
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