Normal "Senior Moments," Or Alzheimer's Disease?
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Are you concerned about your memory? Johns Hopkins Health Alerts compares the symptoms of normal memory loss as a result of aging, with memory loss caused by Alzheimers disease or more serious dementia. Learn how to distinguish between memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, or Alzheimers disease or other forms of dementia. Also learn two of the other main causes for memory loss. The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging.
Woodstock, IL (PRWEB) May 19, 2008 — A 57 year old patient with complaint of loss of memory, confusion, and difficulty concentrating, for over a year, presented for neurological evaluation to Dr. Amarish Dave', board certified neurologist and author of audio book, 'Total Memory Care' (www.helpmemoryloss.com). Initially the symptoms were suggestive of early onset of dementia. After further review of the medication list, Tylenol PM was being taken as a sleep aid. Due to its anticholinergic side effects, Dr. Dave', eliminated the medication from the patient's regimen, and the symptoms which were suggestive of dementia, resolved after 1 week. The patient herself described 'coming out of a fog' after stopping the Tylenol PM.
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Tylenol PM shares some properties of Ditropan, which is a medication used for bladder problems and has recently been found to cause memory loss in the elderly. Both Tylenol PM and medications like Ditropan have what are called anticholinergic properties.
 Combined with other clinical and neurospychological evaluations, automated segmentation of the hippocampus on MR images can contribute to a more accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease  |
In Alzheimer’s disease, nerve cell death and tissue loss cause all areas of the brain, especially the hippocampus region, to shrink. MRI with high spatial resolution allows radiologists to visualize subtle anatomic changes in the brain that signal atrophy, or shrinkage. But the standard practice for measuring brain tissue volume with MRI, called segmentation, is a complicated, lengthy process.
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"Smart Genetics is honored to have participated in the CBS Evening News' series, because it asks a vital question: How can our genetic code help us make decisions about our health?" said Mr. Awad. "We believe that as people learn more about genetic risk assessment services, such as Alzheimer's Mirror, they will appreciate the value that genetic information can bring to their lives."
Austin, TX (PRWEB) May 16, 2008 — Brian T. Willie, an Elder Law Attorney, licensed in Texas and California, creates an on-line, Alzheimer's Legal Resource Center to provide much needed, free information to the public about options available to the Alzheimer's patient to pay for long term care.
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Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with tee-off at 11:00 a.m. Lunch and beverages will be served all day. After a day of golf, the event features a silent auction and a live auction with a fantastic array of items such as airline tickets, vacation home stays, and much more. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will begin at 4:15 p.m., followed by dinner and an open bar at 5:30 p.m.
Manhasset, NY (Vocus/PRWEB ) June 25, 2008 — A team of scientists has identified a novel gene that puts people at risk for Alzheimer’s disease and the gene’s surprising identity – it is a calcium channel modulator – suggests a potentially new way to treat or even prevent the mind-robbing disorder.
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