People with two copies of a risk gene have genetic form of Alzheimer's, scientists say
The reclassification could change Alzheimer's research, diagnosis and approaches to treatment, according to the researchers.
Sun May 12 2024
Proteins may predict who will get dementia 10 years later, study finds
Currently, brain scans can detect abnormal levels of a protein called beta amyloid many years before Alzheimer's dementia develops.
Sun Feb 18 2024
Down syndrome families' fight for access to Alzheimer's trials, treatments
Down syndrome affects 400,000 people in the United States and more than 6 million globally.
Sun Oct 29 2023
Alzheimer's crisis: Every 3.2 seconds, new patient emerges
According to WHO data, the number of Alzheimer's patients in the world is expected to rise to 139 million by 2050.
Sun Sep 24 2023
Alzheimer's diagnosis revamp embraces rating scale similar to cancer
The proposed guidelines, embrace a numerical staging system assessing disease progression similar to the one used in cancer diagnoses.
Sat Jul 29 2023
Experimental drug works best for Alzheimer's patients treated as early as possible
The drug, donanemab, has been shown to slow progression of memory and thinking problems by about a third.
Tue Jul 18 2023
'Remarkable' Alzheimer drug reduces cognitive decline, results show
Eli Lilly announced its experimental Alzheimer's drug significantly slowed cognitive and functional decline.
Fri May 05 2023
Potential 'game-changer' in diagnosing Parkinson's disease
A certain protein builds up in the brains of most Parkinson's patients, a study confirmed using a new technique.
Sat Apr 15 2023
Unlocking the power of nutrition: How to live longer and better with food
Proper nutrition can help slow down the aging process and reduce the risk of age-related diseases.
Tue Apr 04 2023
Malaysia facing dementia 'time bomb'
Malaysia is fast heading towards becoming an aged society by 2044, but it has yet to implement a national dementia plan.
Fri Feb 10 2023
Rare success for Alzheimer's research unlocks hope for future therapies
The finding validates the theory that clearing the amyloid protein that forms clumps in the brains of Alzheimers patients could slow it.
Wed Nov 30 2022
The diet that could reduce signs of Alzheimer's
A diet that mimics intermittent fasting could help limit the proliferation of proteins in the brain leading to dementia.
Sun Oct 09 2022
Normalising dementia as Malaysia becomes an ageing nation
Some 8.5 per cent of Malaysian elderly could suffer from dementia, but this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Alzheimer's disease: Five things to know
Alzheimer's disease affects more than 30 million people worldwide and remains an illness for which there is no cure.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Tuanku Zara Salim graces opening of daycare centre for dementia parents
The daycare centre which has been operating since July last year has a total of 20 dementia patients aged between 60 and 93 years old.
Wed Sep 21 2022