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David Roeltgen, MD

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posted 12/05/2008, comment (1)

Amyloid and the Brain: Alzheimer's Disease and Stroke

One of the very confusing and commonly misunderstood features of Alzheimer’s disease is how we make the diagnosis. In previous blogs I have discussed this topic from what is typically called the top-down approach. The top-down approach is the typical clinical approach, the typical way health care professionals attempt to make a... Read more Chevron

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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (7)

More Encouraging Research on Fish and Healthy Brains

In a story titled, "Fish May Boost Memory, Prevent Stroke: Diet Rich In Baked Or Broiled Fish May Protect Brain From Damage That Can Lead to Dementia, Stroke," CBSnews.com reported on a new study that gave omega-3 fatty acids another high mark. Researchers reported that regularly eating non-fried fish could help older adults... Read more Chevron

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Carol Bradley Bursack

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posted 05/07/2008, comments (5)

Music Therapy Helps Some Regain Speech After Stroke

A story that can only be called "heartwarming" was recently published by The New York Times online. Titled, "At 60, He Learned to Sing So He Could Learn to Talk," the story is about how a man regained his ability to talk after a stroke - by singing. The story explains the brain hemispheres involved, but it's the singing that made the... Read more Chevron

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