Category: Dementia
The FDA approved a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s, but Medicare won’t always pay for it – a doctor explains what researchers know about Biogen’s Aduhelm
The core of the issue surrounding this drug is simple: Does it actually work? Here’s an explainer on Aduhelm, the new drug to treat Alzheimer’s.
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What is aphasia? An expert explains the condition forcing Bruce Willis to retire from acting
Almost everyone with aphasia struggles when trying to come up with the names of things they know, but can’t find the name for. And because of that, they have trouble using words in sentences. It also affects the ability of those with the condition to read and write.
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Risk factors that determine whether you’re more or less likely to develop cognitive decline
Why some people with mild cognitive impairment develop dementia while others don’t has long been a mystery. But a recent study has identified several factors that determine whether a person is more or less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment. These findings might give us a clue about who might be more likely to develop dementia.
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‘Brain fog’ during menopause is real – it can disrupt women’s work and spark dementia fears
For nearly two-thirds of women, menopause comes with an undesirable change in memory.
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Cataract surgery linked with lessened dementia risk, UW study finds.
Results reported in JAMA Internal Medicine associate cataract surgery with 30% lower risk of dementia in aging population.
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Alzheimer’s Drug Targets People With Mild Cognitive Impairment. What Does That Mean?
Yet this narrower recommendation raises questions. What does a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment mean? Is Aduhelm appropriate for all people with mild cognitive impairment, or only some? And who should decide which patients qualify for treatment: dementia specialists or primary care physicians?
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How does COVID affect the brain? Two neuroscientists explain
Many with long COVID report difficulty with attention and planning — known as ‘brain fog.’
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Trouble Managing Money May Be an Early Sign of Dementia
Long before they receive a dementia diagnosis, many people start losing their ability to manage their finances.
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Why don’t we have a cure for Alzheimer’s disease?
Currently, the only approved drugs for Alzheimer’s merely alleviate some of the symptoms and do not stop the disease from progressing.
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What is Lewy body dementia?
Tom Seaver, like Robin Williams, had Lewy body dementia, but what is this strange illness? A neurologist explains
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Why some words may be more memorable than others
NIH study suggests our brains may use search engine strategies to remember words and memories of our past experiences.
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Diagnosed With Dementia, She Documented Her Wishes. They Said No.
Even when people document their choices ― while they still have the ability to do so ― there’s no guarantee those instructions will be honored.
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Extending ‘Healthspan’: Brain Scientists Tap Into The Secrets Of Living Well Longer
It’s not just how long you live, but how vibrant you remain later in life. Exercising both your body and brain can help you stay healthier longer.
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Vast majority of dementia patients don’t receive specialty diagnosis and care, study
One year after diagnosis, less than a quarter of patients had seen a dementia specialist. After five years, the percent of patients had only increased to 36%.
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Memory and attention difficulties are often part of a normal life
Can’t remember what you came for? Don’t worry – you probably have a lot going on.
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