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Vote Alzheimer's Association statement regarding biomarkers article in Archives of Neurology alz.org — This is very well-done article, by a top-level research team, which uses very sophisticated mathematics for identifying and analyzing possible Alzheimer's disease biomarkers in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The findings suggest that low levels of beta-a Tags: Alzheimer's Disease 1 point, submitted 3 weeks ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote Spinal fluid test 100 percent accurate in diagnosing Alzheimer's www.dallasnews.com — Researchers report that a spinal fluid test can be 100 percent accurate in identifying patients with significant memory loss who are on their way to developing Alzheimer's disease. Tags: Alzheimer's Disease testing 1 point, submitted 3 weeks ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote Blame the disease, not the person, when caregiving gets frustrating - MayoClinic.com www.mayoclinic.com — Alzheimer's caregiving advice from the Mayo Clinic Tags: Alzheimer's Disease 1 point, submitted 1 month ago by Matt Johnson 30 comments

Vote An Obesity Gene, Known as FTO, Also May Increase Risk of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia www.alz.org — A gene known as FTO, which appears to be correlated with obesity in humans, may also increase risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, according to new research presented today at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's D Tags: Alzheimer's Disease 1 point, submitted 1 month ago by Matt Johnson 40 comments

Vote Mild cognitive impairment: A way station along road to Alzheimer's www.mayoclinic.com — Study targets mild cognitive impairment in attempt to identify future risk of Alzheimer's. Tags: Alzheimer's Disease Mild Cognitive Impairment 1 point, submitted 2 months ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote Three Strategies for Tackling Alzheimer’s - CNBC www.cnbc.com — Strategies put forth by the Alzheimer's Association's Chief Medical Officer. Tags: Alzheimer's Disease 1 point, submitted 2 months ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote Alzheimer's Disease, A $20 Trillion Cost www.changingagingblog.org — Without an effective treatment, the cumulative costs of caring for patients with Alzheimer's disease in the United States could top $20 trillion over the next 40 years, according to a new report from the Alzheimer's Association, called "Changing Tags: Alzheimer's Disease 2 points, submitted 3 months ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote Alzheimer's Disease Threatens to Overwhelm U.S. Healthcare System www.tenderrosehomecare.com — The Alzheimer's Association released a new report today that highlights the urgency of finding new and better treatments for Alzheimer's Disease. Tags: Alzheimer's Disease Cost of Care 2 points, submitted 3 months ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote A Danger to the Community? newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com — This is among the most disturbing stories I've read in, well, ever. Residents of a Minnesota town are protesting a new Alzheimer's Care center saying that it could be a danger to children. Tags: Alzheimer's Disease 2 points, submitted 3 months ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote New Finding Could Mark Shift in Alzheimer's Research healthday.com — 'Floating' clumps of protein, not plaques, may cause the disease, researchers say Tags: Alzheimer's Disease Proteins Research 2 points, submitted 4 months ago by Matt Johnson 1 comment

Vote Purpose and direction in life could stave off Alzheimer's www.mcknights.com — People who view life with a sense of purpose and who set goals are less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease or dementia, new research indicates. Tags: Alzheimer's Disease 1 point, submitted 6 months ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote 5 ways to fight Alzheimer's disease www.dallasnews.com — From the Dallas Morning News: "Here are suggestions for preventing it from Dr. David W. Crumpacker, who specializes in the disease at his practice in Plano, along with tips from the Alzheimer's Association." Tags: Alzheimer's Disease 1 point, submitted 7 months ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote A call for change in Alzheimer's diagnosis, services - MayoClinic.com www.mayoclinic.com — Interesting look at Alzheimer's from the Mayo Clinic. Tags: Alzheimer's Disease 1 point, submitted 7 months ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote Senior Moment or Alzheimer's? - CBS News www.cbsnews.com — Interesting video by CBS news on Alzheimer's Disease. Tags: Alzheimer's Disease 1 point, submitted 7 months ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote Researchers sniff out clues to Alzheimer's disease www.mcknights.com — Can you smell that? No? For some people, that could mean they are developing Alzheimer's. Tags: Alzheimer's Disease 1 point, submitted 7 months ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote Knowledge about celebrities could indicate risk for Alzheimer's, research suggests www.mcknights.com — Our ability to remember information about celebrities could help with more than just trivia games; it could hold clues to early detection of Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests. Tags: Alzheimer's Disease 1 point, submitted 8 months ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote New look at Alzheimer's could revolutionise treatment www.newscientist.com — Genes that increase the risk of Alzheimer's and a blood protein that speeds up cognitive decline are radically changing our view of the devastating illness. Tags: Alzheimer's Disease 1 point, submitted 12 months ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote Scientists uncover possible root cause of Alzheimer's, could yield new treatment options www.mcknights.com — A recent scientific discovery could lead to an entirely new class of drugs to treat the underlying cause of Alzheimer's disease, according to recent reports. Tags: Alzheimer's Disease Research 1 point, submitted 1 year ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

Vote What Britney Spears Can Reveal About Alzheimer's Disease www.time.com — When people who are at highest risk of Alzheimer's try to recognize a famous name, their brains activate in very different ways from those of people who aren't at risk. Tags: Alzheimer's Disease 1 point, submitted 1 year ago by Matt Johnson 1 comment

Vote Alzheimer's Disease - Reporter's File - Zen and the Art of Coping With Alzheimer's health.nytimes.com — Increasingly caregivers are encouraged to validate the feelings and perceptions of the person with Alzheimer's. Tags: Alzheimer's Disease 1 point, submitted 1 year ago by Matt Johnson 0 comments

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