Brain-Imaging Drug Approved for Alzheimer’s Detection
2013-10-25
Vizamyl is used with PET scan to screen for signs of dementiaContinue Reading
Common Blood Pressure Drugs Tied to Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s: Study
2013-10-24
Since some classes of meds had the effect but others didn’t, more than just blood pressure may be at workContinue Reading
Stenting of Neck Arteries Tied to Higher Stroke Risk in Seniors
2013-10-24
Evidence review comparing stent placement to procedure called endarterectomy found mixed resultsContinue Reading
Lower Blood Sugar Levels May Aid Memory, Study Suggests
2013-10-23
Blood glucose levels on the higher end of the normal range linked to poorer results on memory testContinue Reading
Lower Blood Sugar Levels May Aid Memory, Study Suggests
2013-10-23
Blood glucose levels on the higher end of the normal range linked to poorer results on memory testContinue Reading
Seniors With Serious Injuries Often Don’t Receive Specialized Care
2013-10-23
Elderly patients treated in regular emergency rooms have higher mortality rates after releaseContinue Reading
Being Web-Savvy Tied to Better Health in Seniors: Study
2013-10-22
Nonusers were less likely to exercise, eat a healthy diet or get colon cancer screeningContinue Reading
Learning Challenging Skills Tied to Better Memory in Seniors
2013-10-22
Taking up an activity such as digital photography appears to give a boost to aging brainsContinue Reading
Don’t Routinely Test for Kidney Disease in Those Without Symptoms: Experts
2013-10-21
There isn’t enough evidence to justify widespread screening, American College of Physicians saysContinue Reading
Could a Good Night’s Sleep Guard Against Alzheimer’s?
2013-10-21
Study found that older people who got less sleep had less of the disease’s hallmark plaques in their brainsContinue Reading