alzheimers

Neurological conditions affect 3.4B people worldwide. What about Canada? – National

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Neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, migraines, stroke and multiple sclerosis are now the leading cause of ill health and disability around the world, affecting 3.4 billion people, according to a new study. The study, published Thursday in Lancet Neurology, found that these neurological conditions affected 43 per cent of the world population and caused … Read more

National class action approved for users of this antipsychotic drug

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The companies behind a prescription drug that was recently approved to treat symptoms of agitation in Alzheimer’s patients are facing a class-action lawsuit over alleged “harmful side effects” to patients. The lawsuit relates to the antipsychotic drug Rexulti, which was approved by Health Canada in January for managing agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s … Read more

Decision on Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug delayed by U.S. FDA – National

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has delayed its decision on Eli Lilly’s LLY.N experimental treatment for early Alzheimer’s disease and will hold a meeting of outside experts to discuss its safety and efficacy, the company said. The FDA’s decision came as a surprise to company officials and many Alzheimer’s experts, who had expected a … Read more

Scientific study unveils two main causes of dementia

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Dementia appears to be a modern condition that scientists now say is largely caused by laziness and pollution. A study discovered Alzheimer’s disease appeared rarely in Greek and Roman medical texts – only really developing as polluted cities and inactive lifestyles grew. According to The Sun, the ancient Greeks noted ageing brought on memory loss, … Read more

A blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease? Here’s how it may look – National

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A simple blood test has the potential to accurately screen for Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms start to show, according to a recent study. The study, published in JAMA Neurology Monday, found the blood test can identify key plasma biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease, with up to 97 per cent accuracy. “Plasma biomarkers have emerged as important tools … Read more

Alzheimer’s breakthrough as new blood test can detect disease years before symptoms

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Alzheimer’s sufferers may soon be able to receive a diagnosis for the disease years before symptoms appear, thanks to a groundbreaking new blood test. Scientists believe a new blood test capable of measuring levels of a known marker protein that precedes the development of the debilitating neurodegenerative disease. A study by Alzheimer’s researchers has found … Read more

The early Alzheimer’s symptom you could spot while parking your car

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Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia in the UK. It is progressive and the symptoms usually develop over many years. Spotting the early signs of dementia can be difficult too, because many overlap with common mental health struggles. So it could be hard to know how much to worry if you think someone … Read more

Dementia warning: Toothbrush habit is linked to increased risk of disease, says new study

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Researchers from the National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University in Taiwan used data to study the association and inform evidence-based clinical advice in the future. Chia-Shu Lin, lead author of the study and a professor in dentistry, said to Newsweek: “Most systematic reviews consistently concluded on the role of oral microbiome (the ‘ecosystem’ of the micro-organisms) … Read more