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Early Alzheimer's Exhibited in Attention Span
People in early stages of Alzheimer's disease have trouble focusing on what is important to remember, according to University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) researchers.
"One of the first telltale signs of Alzheimer's disease may be not memory problems, but failure to control attention," said lead researcher Alan Castel, UCLA assistant professor of Psychology.
Read the study published in Neurspsychology, June 2009, by clicking"Early Alzheimer's patients fail to remember what's important." Asian News International. Al Bawaba (Middle East) Ltd. 2009.
Diabetes and Alzheimer's
A recent study by Mount Sinai faculty suggests that a gene associated with onset of type-2 diabetes also decreases in Alzheimer's disease dementia cases. The research, led by Dr. Giulio Maria Pasinetti, MD, Ph.D., The Aidekman Family Professor in Neurology, and Professor of Psychiatry and Geriatrics and Adult Development at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, was published this week in the scientific journal, Archives of Neurology.
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Alzheimer's and Diabetes
A history of diabetes and elevated levels of cholesterol, especially LDL cholesterol, are associated with faster cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study from Columbia University Medical Center researchers. These results add further evidence of the role of vascular risk factors in the onset and progression of Alzheimer's disease.
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Hypertension may Contribute to Alzheimers
Alzheimer's Society comment on new research presented at the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD).
High blood pressure doubles the risk of Alzheimer's disease and increases the risk of stroke. This study highlights that it is becoming increasingly important to investigate anti-hypertension drugs as a potential treatment for dementia, not just a risk factor.
These findings will be important in stimulating further research into the relationship between anti-hypertension drugs and the development of dementia. A proper clinical trial is now needed to investigate if this particular class of drug can benefit thousands of people living with this devastating condition.
MRI helps detect Early onset of Alzheimers
A new study allows "magnetic resonance imaging scans to locate Alzheimer's-like plaques in rabbits, bringing researchers a step closer to being able to diagnose the disease using ordinary MRI equipment. "
The study marks the first time researchers have been able to "see" brain plaques using conventional MRI scanners. Currently, high-powered MRI scanners have been able to spot them in animals, and PET scanners using special marker chemicals have worked as well.
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Obesity and Undereating contribute to Alzheimers
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A compilation of studies reveal that overeating and undereating can contribute to onset of Alzheimers. These findings as a risk factor may be important to lifestyle changes and propensities.
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