The test that detects if memory blips are early dementia or just old age, as 60% of adults shrug signs off as ageing
A WORD on the tip of the tongue or a forgotten birthday – everyone has occasional memory blanks. While forgetting things ...
New evidence links dementia to problems with the brain's waste clearance system
A study from the Keck School of Medicine of USC has tested a biomarker linked to vascular dementia across four separate ...
The year of hope: ‘Exciting’ advances achieved in search to reverse Alzheimer’s disease
The era of targeting these proteins at an early stage to minimise risk of Alzheimer’s progressing has started. The prospect ...
Testing for dementia by asking patients to draw a clock, walk and talk, stand on one leg
Is it dementia? A popular neurologist uses five simple tests of cognitive function to help gauge the health of a patient's ...
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In-ear microphones could help doctors 'listen' for early signs of Alzheimer's
Scientists are exploring using earpiece microphones, also known as hearables, to detect and 'listen' to early signs of ...
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From New Canadian Dental Coverage to a Possible Alzheimer’s Blood Test, 10 of the Biggest Health Stories of 2024
The Canadian Dental Care Plan was rolled out in May, starting with coverage for 1.9 million seniors. There have been several notable developments in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, both in ...
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Leading AI chatbots show dementia-like cognitive decline in tests, raising questions about their future in medicine
Almost all leading large language models or "chatbots" show signs of mild cognitive impairment in tests widely used to spot early signs of dementia, finds a study in the Christmas issue of the BMJ.
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Dementia risk factors identified in global report are all preventable – addressing them could reduce dementia rates by 45%
Additionally, the report cites clinical trials showing that nonpharmacological approaches, such as using activities tailored to interests and abilities, can reduce dementia-related symptoms and ...
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Dementia blood test diagnosis trial gets underway
Most patients are currently diagnosed using memory tests and brain scans. Ron Hill, 81, from Grove in Oxfordshire was diagnosed with early dementia after being assessed at the Oxford Brain Health ...
Common card games may delay onset of dementia, study finds
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
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Self administered test boosts early diagnosis of cognitive disorders
A 2024 study has found a tool developed by researchers at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) is ...