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New Alzheimer’s Drug to be Submitted for FDA Approval

New Alzheimer’s Drug to be Submitted for FDA Approval

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A new drug to treat early Alzheimer’s disease will be submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for approval, maker Biogen Inc. said Tuesday. Latest Alzheimer’s News Earlier this year, the company stopped two studies of the drug, called aducanumab, when initial results suggested it would not […]

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Pro Soccer Players More Likely to Develop Dementia: Study

Pro Soccer Players More Likely to Develop Dementia: Study

Latest Alzheimer’s News MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Former professional soccer players have a significantly increased risk of death from brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, a new study finds. Former soccer players were about 3.5 times more likely to die of neurodegenerative diseases than people in the general population, according to […]

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Health Tip: Brain Games for Seniors

Health Tip: Brain Games for Seniors

(HealthDay News) — Many doctors encourage seniors to use brain fitness games as a means to help deal with dementia, Alzheimer’s and other cognitive diseases, says SeniorLiving.org. Latest Alzheimer’s News While research remains inconclusive, there appears to be a correlation between brain games and brain health. The website says brain games that may help seniors […]

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What Helps Calm Agitated Dementia Patients?

What Helps Calm Agitated Dementia Patients?

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Alzheimer’s News TUESDAY, Oct. 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Dealing with the agitation, anxiety and aggression that often come with dementia is one of the most challenging aspects of caring for someone with this brain disorder. But new research suggests that massage and other non-drug treatments may be more effective […]

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donepezil (Aricept)

donepezil (Aricept)

What is donepezil, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Donepezil is an oral medication used to treat Alzheimer’s disease. It belongs to a class of drugs called cholinesterase inhibitors that also includes tacrine (Cognex). Scientists believe that Alzheimer’s disease may result from a deficiency in chemicals (neurotransmitters) used by nerves in the brain […]

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What to know about acetylcholine

What to know about acetylcholine

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Standard Memory Tests for Seniors Might Differ by Gender

Standard Memory Tests for Seniors Might Differ by Gender

Latest Alzheimer’s News WEDNESDAY, Oct. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Are some tests designed to measure memory declines missing signs of trouble in women? New research suggests that might be the case. More women than men were diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) when sex-specific scores were used on memory tests, researchers report. They explained […]