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UT Health San Antonio’s study could change how treatment drugs are given to Alzheimer’s, cancer patients
Read full article: UT Health San Antonio’s study could change how treatment drugs are given to Alzheimer’s, cancer patientsScientists at UT Health San Antonio have made a major breakthrough regarding treatment for diseases like brain cancer and Alzheimer’s.
Researchers find a hint at how to delay Alzheimer's symptoms. Now they have to prove it
Read full article: Researchers find a hint at how to delay Alzheimer's symptoms. Now they have to prove itAn experimental treatment appears to postpone Alzheimer's symptoms in some people genetically destined to get the disease at a young age.
Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55. What you can do to lower your risk
Read full article: Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55. What you can do to lower your riskNew research suggests that Americans' risk for developing dementia over a lifetime may be higher than previously thought.
Silent brain changes precede Alzheimer's. Researchers have new clues about which come first
Read full article: Silent brain changes precede Alzheimer's. Researchers have new clues about which come firstA study of older adults in China offers a closer look at the dominolike sequence of brain changes that lead to Alzheimer's.
Alzheimer's drugs might get into the brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study shows
Read full article: Alzheimer's drugs might get into the brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study showsScientists have found a way to help Alzheimer's drugs seep inside the brain faster — using sound waves to jiggle a temporary opening in its protective shield.
Stigma and language barriers complicate treating Hispanics with Alzheimer’s disease
Read full article: Stigma and language barriers complicate treating Hispanics with Alzheimer’s diseaseBorder counties in Texas have some of the highest Alzheimer’s diagnosis rates in the nation, with rates ranging from 13% to 18% of people aged 65 and over.
Texas Alzheimer’s patient calls new treatment life-changing
Read full article: Texas Alzheimer’s patient calls new treatment life-changingThese past few years are being called a major tipping point in Alzheimer's research. A second treatment has now been approved that targets the underlying cause of Alzheimer's, not just the symptoms.
Bexar County among top 10 counties in Texas for Alzheimer’s prevalence, new data shows
Read full article: Bexar County among top 10 counties in Texas for Alzheimer’s prevalence, new data showsWhen it comes to the highest prevalence of Alzheimer's and dementia across the state Bexar county comes in seventh. This brand new information comes from the Alzheimer's Association, in the first ever report that lists numbers by county instead of by state.
Second Alzheimer's drug in pipeline can slow the disease by a few months but with safety risk
Read full article: Second Alzheimer's drug in pipeline can slow the disease by a few months but with safety riskNew research shows another experimental Alzheimer's drug can modestly slow patients' inevitable worsening.
Leading SA: Region leader for Alzheimer’s Association discusses research, funding and medical advancements for disease
Read full article: Leading SA: Region leader for Alzheimer’s Association discusses research, funding and medical advancements for diseaseGreg Sciuto, the leader and executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association’s San Antonio & South Texas chapter, joined Leading SA to talk about Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month in June.
How to notice signs of Alzheimer’s disease, plus, advice for caregivers
Read full article: How to notice signs of Alzheimer’s disease, plus, advice for caregiversAs millions of Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, it’s important to understand what might be contributing when it comes to individuals developing this illness.
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Some tips on how to care for someone with Alzheimer’s during COVID-19
Read full article: Some tips on how to care for someone with Alzheimer’s during COVID-19ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, and more than 16 million Americans provide unpaid care -- husbands, wives, daughters and sons, often working around the clock to keep their loved ones safe. 45-year-old Usha Tewari rarely leaves her apartment. Dama Melendez, Program Manager for Alzheimer’s Association, Central & North Florida Chapter, works with Alzheimer’s families. Use security cameras to monitor doors, so loved ones don’t wander out. Usha Tewari said she also found help through the Rosalynn Carter institute at www.rosalynncarter.org.
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Women more likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, experts say
Read full article: Women more likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, experts sayTwo-thirds of Alzheimer’s cases in the United States are in women. Researchers used to think that more women got Alzheimer’s because they lived longer. Scientists scanned the brains of women and men and found declines in estrogen were involved in Alzheimer’s abnormalities. Another brain scan showed women metabolized sugar better, which may help them compensate for dementia damage better, causing a delayed diagnosis. Specifically, one of the genes was linked to Alzheimer’s risk in women and three were linked to risk in men.