Researchers Pinpoint New Alzheimer’s Biomarker in Blood
By Lecia Bushak | April 2nd, 2020
Currently, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are typically detected and diagnosed through memory and cognitive tests or MRI and PET scans of the brain,…
With Hospitals Running Out of Beds, Recovering COVID-19 Patients Are Being Sent to Nursing Homes
By Lecia Bushak | April 1st, 2020
Being labeled by some experts as the “ground zero” of the coronavirus pandemic, nursing homes and long-term care facilities are facing another challenge as…
Scientists Discover New Neurodegenerative Disorder That May Provide Clues to Alzheimer’s
By
Nicholas Chan
| April 1st, 2020
Dr. Susan White and her genetics team treated two triplets from a family who had an undiagnosed neurodegenerative disorder in 2014. After one year…
Aspirin Has No Benefit for Reducing Risk of Alzheimer’s
By
Nicholas Chan
| March 31st, 2020
Aspirin is ineffective in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s, according to a new study. While aspirin is one of the most widely used treatments…
Air Pollution Paired With Heart Disease Significantly Raises Risk of Dementia: Study
By Lecia Bushak | March 30th, 2020
Lifestyle, genetics and age all play a role in the development of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. But environmental factors like air pollution may play…
Dr. Dylan Wint: Recognizing COVID-19 Symptoms in People with Dementia and Taking Action
By Deborah Kan | March 26th, 2020
Being Patient spoke with Dr. Dylan Wint, Director of Clinical Operations at Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas,…
Jim Butler: Finding Peace of Mind After An Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
By Deborah Kan | March 25th, 2020
Being Patient spoke with Jim Butler about his Alzheimer’s diagnosis and his efforts to “disarm” his diagnosis by rewiring his internal dialogue.
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