comparemela.com

Latest Breaking News On - Alzheimer 39s disease - Page 2 : comparemela.com

Researchers uncover mechanism behind mitochondrial dysfunction in Alzheimer s

A team of researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) has identified a mechanism that causes mitochondrial dysfunction in Alzheimer's patients resulting in a reduction of the supply of energy to the brain.

Kristina friedlandUniversity of viennaJohannes gutenberg university mainzMainz university medical centerBiomedical sciences at mainz universityCollaborative research center transregioBiomedical sciencesInstitute of molecular biologyGutenberg university mainzProfessor kristina friedlandProfessor markMolecular biologyMedical universityProfessor kristinaMainz universityMolecular psychiatry

The tests for diagnosing dementia

It can take four years from spotting the symptoms to getting diagnosed for dementia. Here are the tests to ask for

United kingdomIsolde radfordJune andrewsAlzheimer researchAlzheimer research united kingdomAlzheimer societyResearch unitedProfessor june andrewsProf andrewsResearch united kingdomPostcode lotteryGeneral psychiatryHealth and fitnessAlzheimer 39s diseaseUs content

Dementia patients have lucid episodes

Research finds many sufferers experience periods of clarity for up to 30 minutes – and that they are not a ‘harbinger of death’ as feared

Joan griffinMichael nahmMayo clinicAlzheimer 39s diseaseAlzheimer 39s societyUs contentAged care

Family caregivers can help shape the outcomes for their loved ones – an ICU nurse explains their vital role

Including the family in a patient’s treatment plan can help shorten hospital stays and assist in recovery. But caregivers often pay a price.

New balanceAlzheimer 39s diseaseEnd of lifeEnd of life careEnd of life planningFamily caregivingPhysical therapyOst traumatic stress disorder ptsd

Types of dementia: From vascular to Alzheimer s

Alzheimer’s is the most well-known of all dementias, and represents the majority of cases, but there are at least 200 different types

United statesUnited kingdomPhilip scheltensJames roweMaura malpettiBruce willisUniversity of cambridgeAlzheimer center amsterdamUniversity college london hospitalsRace against dementiaAlzheimer centerRace against dementia united kingdomHealth and fitnessAlzheimer 39s diseaseBetter lifeHealth news

vimarsana © 2020. All Rights Reserved.