Alzheimer's disease damages the brain before any symptoms begin to appear, new research suggests. This is part of a new two-step model of Alzheimer's progression, which features an early "silent ...

Madrid, 1 November 2024 – Today, Prof. Howard Feldman presented revised diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s disease at the ...

We asked Dr. Joanne Pike, CEO of the Alzheimer's Association to help explain the challenges and hopes when it comes to this debilitating disease.

A new study has used powerful imaging to reveal a subset of Alzheimer's-associated proteins spreading particularly rapidly.

Alzheimer's disease may damage the brain in two distinct phases, based on new research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) using sophisticated brain mapping tools. According to ...

Dr Charles Vega believes that primary care will be the chief clinical setting for application of new blood-based biomarkers.

Can large national health plans make an impact in reducing prescribing of high-risk medications to people with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias by mailing patients, caregivers and their ...

There is an increasing amount of research into the link between certain infections and dementia, including herpes, pneumonia, syphilis, Lyme disease and gum disease. Research shows that dementia is ...

The only approved treatments for Alzheimer’s disease are medications with limited effectiveness and a risk of severe, sometimes deadly, side effects. That’s why scientists search for therapies ...

A compassionate, multidisciplinary approach can help manage one of the most complex challenges nursing homes and other long-term care providers face.

Nov. 6, 2024 — Older people who are sleepy during the day or lack enthusiasm for activities due to sleep issues may be more likely to develop a syndrome that can lead to dementia, according to a ...