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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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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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Cost of care for falls in elderly population
Researchers estimated medical costs attributable to both fatal and nonfatal falls in the elderly population and found that approximately 50 billion dollars were spent in 2015. These findings are published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.…
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New research shows relationship between activity levels and mortality in elderly
Doing just a few minutes at a time of any level of physical activity, is linked to a lower risk of death in older men according to a new study published online in the British Journal of…
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Research shows rise in global life expectancy by 2030
The study, led by scientists from Imperial College London in collaboration with the World Health Organization, analyzed long-term data on mortality and longevity trends to predict how life expectancy will change in 35 industrialized countries by 2030.…
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