Medical Notes: Week of October 7, 2018
Identifying Alzheimer's at an early age, sleepless nights due to restless leg syndrome, and finally, wrinkles and an increased chance for heart disease.
Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Sub-categories:
- Acquired Dementia (2)
- Lewy Body Dementia (1)
Lewy Body Dementia
The second most common form of dementia is virtually unknown to most people. However, Lewy body dementia affects 1.4 million Americans, with symptoms commonly misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease. Additional symptoms such as hallucinations and uncontrollable shaking make diagnosis and caregiving more difficult, and treatments for Alzheimer's or psychosis can …
An Online Test for Dementia
If dementia is recognized early, medication and coping strategies are very beneficial. However, dementia is often undiagnosed and untreated until it is far along. A newly developed online test can help assess if someone has mild cognitive impairment, a precursor to dementia.
Medical Notes: Week of September 2, 2018
High blood pressure links to dementia, then osteoporosis genetic screening tests, and finally, is friendship timeless?
Medical Notes: Week of July 1, 2018
New recommendations for earlier colorectal cancer screenings, low rates of folic acid consumption by pregnant women, exercise may not improve prevent cognitive impairment, and more evidence that drinking soda leads to weight gain.
Medical Notes: Week of June 3, 2018
A new link between specific genes and depression, the potential to use a certain protein to treat sundown syndrome in Alzheimer's patients, and new research on an increased risk of death after the death of a spouse.
Medical Notes: Week of May 13, 2018
A new study shows arthritis may be caused by an imbalance of bacteria in the intestines, the impact of caffeine on Alzheimer's disease, and how an erratic schedule affects your weight.
Medical Notes: Week of December 17, 2017
A look at the top medical headlines for the week of December 17, 2017.
Medical Notes: Week of December 10, 2017
Concern about a potential Parkinson's disease pandemic, how stress prevents aging in cells, and Botox to relieve migraines.
Alzheimer’s, Spouses, and Close Friends
Spouses of Alzheimer’s disease patients often struggle with depression while caregiving, some have started new relationships while their loved one is still alive but no longer recognizes them
Medical Notes: Week of September 3, 2017
Rust in the brain causing Alzheimer's, feeling tired on the job, and smart stairs that spare leg pain.
Medical Notes: Week of May 7, 2017
A look at important medical, health and science headlines for the week of May 7.
