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Learn Alzheimer's disease by self-drawing
The year 2006 marks the 100th anniversary of Alzheimer's dementia, first reported by German psychiatrist Dr. Alois Alzheimer. Currently the US has about 5 million people…
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High magnetic field exposure increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease
Long-term exposure to electromagnetic fields may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. That is the result of a study of the University of Berne (Switzerla…
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Detection of enzymes that help treat Alzheimer's disease
US scientists have discovered an enzyme that can heal brain cells with Alzheimer's disease - a dementia. The Columbia University team named the enzyme Uch-L1.
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Eye tests can detect Alzheimer's disease
Early dementia can be detected with a simple eye exam, similar to the one used to check high blood pressure and diabetes, according to US scientists.
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High blood sugar, easy to get Alzheimer's disease
People with high blood sugar levels may increase their risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to Swedish researchers. Alzheimer's is the most common disease of dementia…
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Eat seaweed to prevent Alzheimer's disease
A group of Japanese scientists has found that it can prevent Alzheimer's disease, a memory impairment, by using plasmalogen in some seafood species.
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Treat Alzheimer's with nano gold particles
Chemists in Chile and Spain have developed a new technique that can stop or slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease - dementia. Especially, this technique does not d…
Science invention
The boy is 15 years old and invented Alzheimer's
This small but practical device can change the lives of millions of Alzheimer's sufferers of memory loss.
Science invention
New invention helps diagnose Alzheimer's early
A new software called PredictAD, developed by the Finnish Technical Research Center, promises to allow early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
Computer science
Super computer 'human brain'
Scientists in the UK say they are building a 'human brain' in the form of the world's most powerful supercomputer. Supercomputers will recreate the entire stream of thou…
New technology
GPS shoe for memory loss
Global positioning (GPS) technology can now help older people suffering from Alzheimer's and their caregivers through the introduction of the Smart Shoe.
New technology
Shoes 'care' people with memory loss
GTX Corp, a US based shoe manufacturer, has launched a GPS-enabled shoe for better care of people with Alzheimer's disease. ).
New technology
New cell research tools can contribute to revealing the secrets of disease
Advances in understanding the rotation of living cells can help researchers 'illuminate' the causes of deadly diseases.
New technology
Relieve the suffering for people with dysphagia
American experts have built a device that can support the eating of those with choking swallowing.