Por: The Advocate Health September 17, 2022
What is the Lumipulse test for Alzheimer’s disease?In May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration permitted marketing of the Lumipulse (G B-Amyloid Ratio [1-42/1-40]) test to Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc. of Malvern, Pennsylvania. The test, which was granted Breakthrough Device Designation by the FDA, is the first FDA-authorized in vitro diagnostic test in the United States to aid in the assessment of B-Amyloid pathology in patients being... + full article
The Advocate USA Health September 17, 2022
Are U.S. veterans more at risk for Alzheimer’s or other dementias?The U.S. is in the midst of a dramatic rise in the number of veterans with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and many of these new cases are directly attributable to military service.According to a 2017... + más
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Does the game of table tennis (Ping-Pong) delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease?Table tennis, also known as Ping-Pong, is an indoor recreational sport which involves two to four players bouncing a lightweight ball back and forth across a table using small paddles on a hard... + más
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What is the “Accumulation phase” of caregiving?Whereas the Beginning phase of caregiving had much to do with the “packing of the suitcase” of acceptance and preparation for the Alzheimer’s journey, the second phase, “Accumulation,” is like arriving in a foreign... + más
Alzheimer's Q&A: 'Transition' brings layers of grief for caregiver | The Advocate
Alzheimer's Q&A: Explore new options on caregiving journey | The Advocate
What are some integrative therapies to consider in Parkinson’s disease?Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the predominantly dopamine-producing neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra. Parkinson’s dementia, causing a... + más
There's a growing dementia crisis in the veteran community: Alzheimer's Q&A | The Advocate
Alzheimer's Q&A: Bright light therapy has multiple benefits | The Advocate
Is sildenafil being considered as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease?Sildenafil could potentially be used as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, according to findings recently published in Nature Aging by Feixong Cheng, of the Cleveland Clinic.Per MedlinePlus, an... + más
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How do you assess the risk of Alzheimer’s disease?Alzheimer’s disease is the only disease in the top 10 causes of death in the United States that cannot be prevented, slowed, or cured. It is not fully understood what causes the disease, but probable causes could be linked to... + más
Here's how to protect patients from scammers: Alzheimer's Q&A | The Advocate
What makes friends and family members often shy away from a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias?There are many misconceptions about Alzheimer's that lead to fear of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Negative public images and stereotypes... + más
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