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International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease
The International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD) is taking place in Chicago from July 26 to July 31. More than 5,000 researchers, physicians and care providers from 60 countries are convening to discuss topics involving a broad range of research and caregiving. Overall there will be more than 2,000 sessions and workshops. Many of the articles in today's news cover these sessions and press releases.
Better Physical Fitness Equals Less Brain Atrophy In Alzheimer's
(Source: ICAD/Alz. Assoc.) - People with early Alzheimer's disease who had better fitness ratings had less atrophy in key brain areas associated with memory, according to research.
Respectful Communication Improves Quality of Care
(Source: ICAD/Alz. Assoc.) - Adults with Alzheimer's in nursing homes who are talked to like children are more resistant to care, according to new research.
Controversy Over Response to Placebos in Clinical Trials
(Source: ICAD/Alz. Assoc.) - Two large-scale analyses have had conflicting results. According to new research, lack of measureable decline in memory and thinking processes among placebo groups in Alzheimer's disease clinical trials might reduce the ability to show the effectiveness of new Alzheimer therapies.
Alzheimer's Plaques Seen with MRI in Animal Model
(Source: ICAD/Alz. Assoc.) - For the first time, scientists have captured images of brain lesions similar to those found in Alzheimer's disease using clinical-grade MRI in an animal model of the disease.
Angiotensin Blockers Reduce Progression of AD
(Source: ICAD/ScienceDaily) - Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) report that angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) - a class of anti-hypertensive medicines - are associated with a decrease in the occurrence and progression of dementia.
Researchers Detecting Alzheimer's Disease Earlier
(Source: ICAD/PRNewswire) - Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have identified two new techniques to detect the progression of Alzheimer's disease earlier. By catching Alzheimer's disease before symptoms are apparent, physicians can prescribe treatments to slow down the disease progression.
Thyrotropin Levels Linked to Risk of Alzheimer's in Women
(Source: Newswise) - Women with low or high levels of the hormone thyrotropin, which affects thyroid gland function and thyroid hormone levels, appear to have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
What You Eat Affects Your Brain
(Source: UCLA) - In addition to helping protect us from heart disease and cancer, a balanced diet and regular exercise can also protect the brain and ward off mental disorders.
Statins May Protect Against Memory Loss
(Source: AAN) - According to a new study, commonly used cholesterol-fighting drugs called statins may protect against dementia and memory loss.
World Prevalence of Dementia Underestimated
(Source: ICAD/ScienceDaily) - Estimates of levels of dementia in the developing world may have been substantially underestimated. The findings suggest that policymakers in low-income and middle-income countries may need to re-examine the burden and impact that dementia places on their health services.
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