Researchers have developed software to analyze MRI studies of the brain that could allow diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and of mild cognitive impairment, a lesser form of dementia that precedes the development of Alzheimer’s by several years. The research team show how their software program can accurately differentiate patients with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s from [...]
According to a population-based cohort study, use of cholinesterase inhibitors is associated with increased rates of syncope (loss of consciousness or fainting), bradycardia (slow heart rate), pacemaker insertion, and hip fracture in older adults with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s has become a major public health problem around the world due to its increasing prevalence, long duration, [...]
A new US study that found adults with chronic sleep problems may be at higher risk of suicide, even if they have no history of mental health problems.
BBC News reported today, 1st April, that the study is to be presented at a World Psychiatric Association meeting. The Association is hosting an international congress titled “Treatments [...]
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