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Loss of Smell, an Early Alzheimer?s Sign, Reversed in Lab
A poor sense of smell may be one of the earliest signs of Alzheimer's. Now, researchers have shown that the offending culprit may be beta-amyloid, a protein that builds up in a toxic form in the brains of those with … Continue reading →
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Early Treatment May Be Key to Alzheimer?s Vaccine Success
Scientists have long sought to develop a vaccine that may prevent the onset or progression of Alzheimer?s disease. But so far, vaccines have had limited benefit and proved potentially dangerous, sometimes triggering life-threatening inflammation in the brain. Now, researchers say … Continue reading →
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A New Type of Brain Scan to Detect Alzheimer?s Early
A new type of brain scan may help to detect Alzheimer's early, using no radiation and at less cost than other techniques, researchers report. Doctors at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine have developed a form of magnetic … Continue reading →
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The Storied Memory
When we began creating short stories for people living with dementia to read aloud, we were surprised by the journey that this simple exercise created. As people began reading our prepared stories, they started telling us stories from their own … Continue reading →
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Rough Seas
When it?s maelstrom season in your Alzheimer?s world, you might not have much time or appetite for keeping the Captain?s log. Such has been my stormy situation this Spring. I mentioned in my last post that circumstances had funneled us … Continue reading →
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