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Blood Biomarkers Are Highly Accurate in Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease
A blood test for Alzheimer’s disease could lead to more people receiving an accurate and earlier diagnosis, potentially resulting in a better...
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Alzheimer’s Blood Test in Primary Care Could Slash Diagnostic, Treatment Wait Times
“After an initial blood test, we might be able to rule out or rule in individuals who should go to a specialist for further follow-up and testing...
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New Models Predict Time From Mild Cognitive Impairment to Dementia
Researchers have incorporated the models in an easy-to-use calculator as a prototype tool that physicians can use to discuss prognosis and...
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High Blood Sugar May Drive Dementia, German Researchers Warn
Levels of high blood sugar can damage blood vessels in the brain, potentially leading to vascular dementia.
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Two Diets Linked to Improved Cognition, Slowed Brain Aging
Intermittent fasting and a healthy living diet improved overall health and slowed brain aging in older overweight adults.
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Brain Structure Differs in Youth With Conduct Disorder
Kids with conduct disorder may have lower volume in limbic and striatal areas of the brain, new study finds.
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New Criteria Distinguish Memory Disorder Often Misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s
The new criteria for limbic-predominant amnestic neurodegenerative syndrome (LANS) provide a framework for neurologists and other experts to...
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The Disturbing Sexual Trend With Real Health Consequences
“[Patients are] not necessarily connecting their voice hoarseness, or the recurrent headaches or the sensitivity to light they are having, to an...
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Atogepant May Prevent Rebound Headache From Medication Overuse in Chronic Migraine
“Treatment with atogepant may potentially decrease the risk of developing rebound headache by reducing the use of pain medications.”
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Moderate Exercise in Midlife Linked to Lower Risk for ALS
After adjusting for risk factors, investigators found that men with moderate physical activity levels had a 29% lower risk for ALS compared with...
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Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids as Effective as Traditional Models
OTC hearing aids to be as or more effective in treating mild to moderate hearing loss as prescription aids.