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PET Scans May Help Discover Alzheimer's Brain Plaques
(Source: Newswise) - Finnish researchers report that a type of positron emission tomography (PET) scanning may be a useful non-invasive means to assess the formation of Alzheimer's disease-related plaques in the brain.
Cognitive Problems Associated with Diabetes
(Source: Newswise) - Studies have found an association between mild cognitive impairment and diabetes. In this study, Dr. Rosebud Roberts and colleagues report that individuals with mild cognitive impairment appear more likely to have earlier onset, longer duration and greater severity of diabetes.
Alzheimer's Projected to Increase 600% Among Latinos by 2050
(Source: PRNewswire) - Currently there are 5.1 million people in the U.S. with Alzheimer's disease. This number is expected to grow to 16 million by the year 2050 - a growth rate of more than 300%. However, the growth rate for Latino Americans with Alzheimer's disease could grow as much as 600%.
New Product Notice: Bed Handles
(Source: Alzheimer's Store) - One of the biggest issues for many families is difficulty getting a loved one in and out of bed. For years, the Alzheimer's Store has been looking for a reliable easy to use product -- and we have finally found one.
Which Products Help with Dementia?
(Source: HealthTalk.com) - Tune in to HealthTalk.com webcast on August 13th to listen to Mark and Ellen Warner discuss products that can help people cope with the symptoms of Alzheimer's and dementia.
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