alzheimer’s disease

Managing Cognitive Decline in Older Adults With Diabetes

Managing Cognitive Decline in Older Adults With Diabetes | Feature

Older diabetic patients who have cognitive dysfunction should receive adjusted care that involves simplified treatment regimens and frequent surveillance.

Delirium Among Hospitalized AD Patients: The Long-Term Impact

Delirium Among Hospitalized AD Patients: The Long-Term Impact | Feature

Little attention has been paid to the consequences of delirium on cognitive deterioration among patients with Alzheimer’s disease

The 2012 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting

The 2012 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting | Conference Coverage

New research was presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 64th annual meeting from April 21-28, 2012 in New Orleans. The features below highlight just some of the studies that emerged from the conference, including diagnosing Alzheimer’s earlier, an investigational drug to reduce MS lesions, a new drug formulation benefits Parkinson’s, and determining the threshold for head trauma.…

A New Look at Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease

A New Look at Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease | Feature

For the first time in nearly 3 decades, the clinical diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia have been revised, giving clinicians more advanced guidelines for moving forward with research on diagnosis and treatment.

An Innovative Model for Dementia Care

An Innovative Model for Dementia Care | Opinion Article

A new collaborative model of care uses standard protocols to initiate treatment and identify, monitor, and treat behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, stressing non-pharmacological management.

Will a Drink a Day Keep Dementia Away?

Will a Drink a Day Keep Dementia Away? | Medical Blog

Light to moderate drinking—be it of beer, wine, or spirits—seems to reduce the risk for dementia and cognitive decline, according to a study recently released in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment.…

The 63rd American Academy of Neurology’s 2011 Annual Meeting | Conference Coverage

Highlights from the AAN 2011 Annual Meeting include the relationship between cardiovascular risk factors and cognitive decline, using a cerebrospinal fluid test to determine MS onset of disability, an experimental agent for MS, and overcoming dyskinesia in Parkinson’s.…

Conference Highlights: RSNA 2010 | Conference Coverage

RSNA 2010, the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, was held from November 29 to December 3 in Chicago. The features below highlight just some of the studies that emerged from the meeting.…