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UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for it
Read full article: UK regulator approves second Alzheimer's drug in months but government won't pay for itBritain’s drug regulator approved the Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla on Wednesday, but the government won’t be paying for it after an independent watchdog agency said the treatment isn’t worth the cost to taxpayers.
Well-known drug could potentially help prevent Alzheimer’s, study finds
Read full article: Well-known drug could potentially help prevent Alzheimer’s, study findsFor the last three years, Cleveland Clinic researchers have been studying the possibility of repurposing a well-known drug called Sildenafil for Alzheimer’s disease.
The end of daylight saving can cause hallucinations, disorientation in Alzheimer’s patients. How caregivers can help.
Read full article: The end of daylight saving can cause hallucinations, disorientation in Alzheimer’s patients. How caregivers can help.It’s getting darker earlier in the day after daylight saving time went into effect. The time change can be challenging for those who have Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
Researchers closer to identifying risk factors for Alzheimer’s
Read full article: Researchers closer to identifying risk factors for Alzheimer’sResearchers are constantly searching for answers as to what causes this mysterious disease. Now, they may be one step closer to identifying some risk factors.
FDA to make a decision on whether to approve first Alzheimer’s drug
Read full article: FDA to make a decision on whether to approve first Alzheimer’s drugThe FDA is set to decide whether it will fully approve the first Alzheimer’s drug to show it could slow the disease’s progression in certain patients. But the decision could also have other implications, including who would get access to it.
A window into your brain: Can your eyes predict Alzheimer’s?
Read full article: A window into your brain: Can your eyes predict Alzheimer’s?When it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, the earlier the diagnosis the better and soon, maybe your eye doctor will be able to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease earlier than ever before.
Knowing the difference between Alzheimer’s, other conditions could save a patient’s life
Read full article: Knowing the difference between Alzheimer’s, other conditions could save a patient’s lifeMore than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, but did you know several conditions are often mistaken for the devastating brain disease?
FDA head calls for inquiry into Alzheimer's drug review
Read full article: FDA head calls for inquiry into Alzheimer's drug reviewThe acting head of the Food and Drug Administration is calling for a government investigation into highly unusual contacts between her agency’s drug reviewers and the maker of a controversial new Alzheimer’s drug.
Alzheimer’s Gender Gap: Why more women are being diagnosed
Read full article: Alzheimer’s Gender Gap: Why more women are being diagnosedResearchers used to think that more women got Alzheimer’s because they lived longer. But why does Alzheimer’s affect more women than men? Scientists scanned the brains of women and men and found declines in estrogen were involved in Alzheimer’s abnormalities. Specifically, women with a higher waist circumference had a 39% increased risk of dementia in 15 years. Specifically, one of the genes was linked to Alzheimer’s risk in women and three were linked to risk in men.
Lifestyle changes improve cognition in people at risk for Alzheimer's
Read full article: Lifestyle changes improve cognition in people at risk for Alzheimer's(CNN) - A new study finds personalized lifestyle interventions not only stopped cognitive decline in people at risk for Alzheimer's, but actually increased their memory and thinking skills within 18 months. "This is the first study in a real-world clinic setting showing individualized clinical management may improve cognitive function and also reduce Alzheimer's and cardiovascular risk," Isaacson said. The study was published Wednesday in the journal "Alzheimer's and Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association." "Our study was designed to look at the effects of lifestyle intervention on cognitive function," Isaacson said. The study was not designed to prevent Alzheimer's, only to see if lifestyle changes affected cognitive function.
Family shares memories of man who inspired Lynyrd Skynyrd's name
Read full article: Family shares memories of man who inspired Lynyrd Skynyrd's nameWife, daughter reflect on Leonard Skinner's link to band, impact of Alzheimer's. If you need help with WJXT’s or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.
Regular aerobic exercise may slow progression to Alzheimer's
Read full article: Regular aerobic exercise may slow progression to Alzheimer'sSubjects were randomized to 12 months of aerobic exercise or stretching and toning. Both aerobic and stretching may prevent or slow cognitive decline, according to the researchers, but aerobic exercise had more benefits on reducing hippocampal shrinkage than stretching. But MRI and PET imaging showed those who did aerobic exercise had slower degeneration in the hippocampus than those who did flexibility training. "The brains of participants with amyloid responded more to the aerobic exercise than the others," Zhang said. "Most physicians believe in the power of exercise to support overall brain health, but fewer believe that exercise can specifically impact people with early Alzheimer's," Isaacson said.
The Signs Dr. Oz Says He Missed That His Mom Had Alzheimer's
Read full article: The Signs Dr. Oz Says He Missed That His Mom Had Alzheimer'sDr. Mehmet Oz has revealed that his mother has Alzheimer's disease. Im feeling guilty because I completely missed the signs until fairly late in the process, Oz told People. If the right word was, You look beautiful today, she would use, You look pretty prettier today. I missed those clues, Oz said. Oz said there are other signs to look out for if you suspect your loved one has early-stage Alzheimer's, including confusing time and place, misplacing things and trouble with visuals. Oz revealed he was tested in the wake of learning about his mother's diagnosis and he too has one of the genes for Alzheimer's.