News tagged with developing dementia
UK cancer fund is not the victory for patient groups that some believe
The lead Editorial is this week's Lancet criticises the UK Government's announcement of an emergency cancer fund, and saying that is not the victory for patient groups that some believe.
Aug 05, 2010 |
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Is vitamin D deficiency linked to Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia?
There are several risk factors for the development of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. Based on an increasing number of studies linking these risk factors with Vitamin D deficiency, an article in the current issue ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 26, 2009 |
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Researchers discover novel mechanisms that might causally link type-2 diabetes to Alzheimer's disease
A recent study by Mount Sinai faculty suggests that a gene associated with onset of type-2 diabetes also decreases in Alzheimer's disease dementia cases. The research, led by Dr. Giulio Maria Pasinetti, MD, Ph.D., The Aidekman ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 10, 2009 |
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Doubling the information from the Double Helix
(Phys.org) -- Our genes control many aspects of who we are — from the colour of our hair to our vulnerability to certain diseases — but how are the genes, and consequently the proteins they make ...
Apr 27, 2012 |
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LRC’s 'Dimesimeter' named Top 10 Innovation
The Scientist magazine unveiled the Top 10 Innovations of 2011, and coming in at number eight was the Dimesimeter, a circadian light and activity sensor developed by the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Ren ...
Mar 29, 2012 |
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Gorilla genome sequenced
The assembly of the gorilla genome was announced today, March 7, by a multi-national group of researchers. The gorilla is the last genus of the living great apes to have its genome decoded. While confirming ...
Mar 07, 2012 |
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Robot seals heal hearts of Japan tsunami survivors
High-tech fluffy seals that respond to human touch are the latest weapon in the battle against depression for survivors of Japan's tsunami disaster.
Feb 17, 2012 |
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GPS shoe lets families keep track of elderly relatives
A Teaneck, N.J., shoe maker has joined with a California technology company to create a shoe that uses GPS technology that records where a wearer walks - and can send alerts to caregivers if someone suffering from Alzheimer's ...
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 03, 2012 |
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Could Alzheimer's disease be diagnosed with a simple blood test?
Spanish researchers, led by Pedro Carmona from the Instituto de Estructura de la Materia in Madrid, have uncovered a new promising way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease more accurately. Their technique, which is non-invasive, ...
Jan 25, 2012 |
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Active compounds against Alzheimer's disease
More than half of all cases of dementia in the elderly can be attributed to Alzheimer's disease. Despite vast research efforts, an effective therapy has not been developed, and treatment consists of dealing with the symptoms. ...
Jan 12, 2012 |
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GPS shoes for Alzheimer's patients to hit US
The first shoes with built-in GPS devices -- to help track down dementia-suffering seniors who wander off and get lost -- are set to hit the US market this month, the manufacturer says.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Oct 23, 2011 |
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Researchers build new sensor that could stop falls by elderly, before they happen
Statistics from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention on falls among older Americans are startling. Among those age 65 and older, falls are the leading cause of injury-related death. Falls also ...
Aug 18, 2011 |
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IBM study identifies new generation of connected health devices
Consumers have a growing appetite for health and wellness devices, and this represents a burgeoning market opportunity for device manufacturers that has barely been tapped, according to a study from IBM. The ...
Jun 29, 2011 |
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