Cortical thickness linked to Alzheimer’s risk Low birth-weight babies have memory problems as adults Statins turn off bad clotting Memory clinics hold meetings of the minds More experts required for national stock-taking to compile an inventory of active clinics Alzheimer’s research on the rebound? ‘Blame the drugs—not the approach’ for recent phase III trial failures, says scientist who finds reasons for optimism Geriatric patients seeking to avoid ‘fates worse than death’ Caregivers need to consider frailty, prognosis in health planning for patients with dementia Staff need training to deal with aggression in dementia patients ‘Gentle persuasion’ seen as best way to manage volatile situations What Paris Hilton can teach us about memory Case study shows short-term memory functions better when info – such as celebrities’ faces – is familiar Alzheimer’s drug add-on cancels effectiveness Another study shows concurrent use of cholinesterase inhibitor, anticholinergic medication could worsen dementia Stroke sufferers less likely to return home if they have dementia Those who go home after hospitalization more likely to become disabled First Previous 39 40 41 42 43 Next Last
