New research published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation argues that Alzheimer’s may begin much earlier than previously thought, often between the ages of 45 and 65.
Speaking on Washington University study, scientists say blood test could transform trials and early planning, doctors caution it is not a standalone diagnostic and must be interpreted carefully.
It is estimated that nearly 8.8 mn Indians older than 60 have dementia & Alzheimer’s, for which no cure exists currently. Equally concerning is its proliferation in younger age group.
New Delhi: The findings from a ground-breaking scientific project on early detection, prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease may lead to a foundational piece...
Researchers from China identified markers that could predict dementia yrs in advance. Findings of study, 1st with both large dataset & 10+ yrs of follow-up, were published in 'Nature Aging'.
Research published in Nature Medicine shows that people who underwent controversial cadaveric growth hormone therapy between 1960 & 1980 now show signs of Alzheimer’s.
Researchers have identified a fragment of tau protein called MTBR-tau243. Tracking it, instead of the entire protein, may make monitoring Alzheimer's easier & less dependent on complex imaging.
If it gets FDA's nod this week, it will be the second in a new category of medications to treat mild to moderate cases of the neurodegenerative disease in the US.
The currency dropped as much as 0.7% to 93.28 per dollar, after a public holiday Thursday. The central bank has been intervening to support the currency, with traders citing its presence Friday.
Rating democracies is a tricky business. I am only using the simple metric of who in the Indian subcontinent has had the most peaceful, stable, normal political transitions and continuity.
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