This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47116845 By BBC Health News Half of UK adults cannot identify any key risk factors for dementia, according to a study by Alzheimer’s Research UK. The charity surveyed 2,361 people and found that only 1% were able to name the seven known risk or protective factors for dementia. The six…
This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/dec/16/alzheimers-dementia-cure-virtual-reality-navigation-skills By Robin McKie Navigation skills tested through headsets may identify patients far earlier Scientists have found an unexpected use for virtual reality headsets: to help pinpoint people who may later develop Alzheimer’s disease. The devices, widely used by computer gamers, display images that can be used to test the navigational skills of…
This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/dec/13/neurosurgery-could-spread-protein-linked-to-alzheimers-study-finds By Ian Sample Science editor Doctors should decontaminate tools more thoroughly as a precaution, say researchers Surgical instruments used in brain operations should be treated to ensure they are not contaminated with proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease, according to scientists who found evidence that they may be spread by certain medical procedures….
This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/sep/25/cure-for-alzheimers-new-drug By Dean Burnett The headlines claim treatment will be available within six years. The reality is a lot more complex A new study has inspired headlines claiming a cure for Alzheimer’s disease could be available within six years – but are we genuinely on the verge of an effective treatment? Given the…
This article was taken from: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323088.php By Tim Newman Over the years, scientists have identified a number of risk factors for dementia. However, according to the most recent study, that list might be incomplete. Dementia describes a group of symptoms that include a decline in memory and cognitive abilities. There are a number of conditions labeled as dementias,…