Dementia
Dementia is a term used to describe a significant decline in cognitive function, which can affect daily activities. It is a general term that encompasses various neurological conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common. It is important to note that dementia is not a specific disease but rather a collection of symptoms that different medical conditions can cause. Presentation of dementia can include memory loss, difficulty in thinking, problem-solving, or language, and changes in mood, perception, and behavior. These changes are often gradual and can vary significantly among individuals. The management of dementia involves a multidisciplinary approach, including medical treatment, supportive care, and various therapies to improve quality of life.
Dementia
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Machine Learning Model To Predict Dementia Mortality
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have employed machine learning, specifically the XGBoost algorithm, to accurately predict mortality in dementia patients, marking a significant shift toward prognosis in dementia research. By analyzing data…
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DETree: A Learning-Based Framework for Alzheimer’s Progression Prediction
Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington have developed DETree, a groundbreaking learning-based framework for predicting the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Utilizing data from 266 individuals, DETree surpasses traditional models, offering potential applications in other multi-stage…
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Link Between Early Stress, Psychiatric Disorders, and Cognitive Decline: A Penn State Study
A recent study led by the Penn State Center for Healthy Aging investigates the relationship between early life adversity/stress, psychiatric disorders, and the decline in neurocognitive abilities in adulthood, focusing on the role of epigenetic age acceleration…
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The McCance Brain Care Score ‘s Predictive Validity for Dementia
McCance Brain Care Score The McCance Brain Care Score (BCS) is a 21-point tool developed to reduce the risks of dementia and stroke through lifestyle changes. Created with input from practitioners and patients via a modified Delphi…
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App: Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test (The MoCA Test)
The MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment or The MoCA Test) is a highly sensitive tool for early detection of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It has been validated in hundreds of peer-reviewed studies since 2000 and has a sensitivity…
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Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease using artificial intelligence
According to a study published in the journal of radiology, research shows that artificial intelligence (AI) technology predict the development of Alzheimer’s disease early. Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s is important as treatments and interventions are more effective early…
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Preventing Alzheimer’s dementia with Ibuprofen
Researchers suggest that daily intake of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like over the counter ibuprofen could prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. This research is led by Dr. Patrick McGeer and is published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s…
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Potential treatment for Alzheimer’s dementia using cell therapy
Researchers from Gladstone Institute uncovered the therapeutic benefits of genetically improving interneurons with a voltage-gated sodium channel Nav1.1 and transplanting them into the brain of a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. This study is led by Jorge…
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New biomarkers for assessing Alzheimers dementia risk and early diagnosis
Researchers from the University of Texas have analyzed biomarkers to predict future risk of dementia. Their findings are published in journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association. Dementia is a rising tidal wave of…
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Role of calcium in Parkinson’s disease
The international team, led by the University of Cambridge found that excess levels of calcium in brain cells may lead to the formation of toxic clusters that are the hallmark of Parkinson’s disease. Their research found that…
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