August 2, 2023 Connecticut researchers uncover regulator compound with potential to treat Parkinson's disease: Report An assistant professor at UConn Health and a team of researchers have reportedly discovered a regulator compound which hold the potential to treat Parkinson's disease.
July 31, 2023 US announces trial Medicare payment program for care providers of dementia patients The U.S. government has announced a forthcoming trial of a novel payment program for dementia care coordination services under Medicare. The program will offer a 24/7 support line.
July 28, 2023 Dementia-depression connection: Early sadness can lead to later cognitive issues, study finds People who suffer from depression are more than twice as likely to develop dementia later in life, a new study from Penn Medicine found. A psychologist offers potential reasons.
July 25, 2023 Arkansas treasurer out early after suffering 2 strokes in office Republican Arkansas Treasurer Mark Lowery plans to retire September 30, according to his office, with his family citing effects of his second stroke this year as a deciding factor.
July 23, 2023 Texas woman accidentally swallows partial dentures, here's how a medical team saved the day An elderly woman from Dallas, Texas, was taken to the hospital after her dentures mysteriously "disappeared." Doctors worked successfully to remove the false teeth.
July 23, 2023 Alzheimer’s disease may be detected by a finger prick blood test for earlier diagnosis and treatment A simple finger prick blood test may help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, according to research revealed this week at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Amsterdam.
July 22, 2023 Tony Bennett’s battle with Alzheimer’s: What to know about dementia and death After singer Tony Bennett's death, several neurology experts shared with Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital what people should know about late-stage Alzheimer’s and its potentially fatal complications.
July 18, 2023 Dementia patients who take opioids face 'worrisome' death risk, new study finds A new study says that opioid use could put dementia patients at a higher risk of death. The research was recently revealed at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.
July 18, 2023 New dementia drug 'has given me hope’: Alzheimer’s patients reveal their stories The first new Alzheimer’s treatment in 20 years was granted full FDA approval in early July 2023. Two patients who participated in the clinical trials share personal experiences.
July 17, 2023 Alzheimer’s disease is most common in these US counties, new study finds Older people in the eastern and southeastern U.S. have the largest prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, per new research revealed at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.