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Sofia on Alzheimer's
Friday, January 09 2009
The AP article released today reports on a study suggesting that the use of antipsychotic drugs may significantly increase a patient's death risk.
This may not be news to some, since reports on this subject have been published before (see a similar article from 2007).
The most recent article sets itself apart by reporting... Read more
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Sofia on Alzheimer's
Friday, August 29 2008
Researchers tracking protein in the brain have noticed
hourly changes in the amyloid beta protein, which has been linked to Alzheimer’s
disease.
Scientists used samples of brain fluid from the cells of 18
patients recovering from traumatic brain injuries.
Researchers found that the recovery from these brain
injuries was... Read more
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Sofia on Alzheimer's
Wednesday, August 13 2008
Researchers in Finland are reporting that a PET scan
may help doctors locate the brain plaque associated with Alzheimer’s
disease, HealthDay News is reporting.
This would give doctors a non-invasive way to locate the
plaque. Currently, the only way to locate this plaque is through the analysis
of brain tissue samples, which can... Read more
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Sofia on Alzheimer's
Tuesday, July 22 2008
Estelle Getty, best known for her feisty role as Sophia in The Golden Girls, died earlier today in her home, according to a CNN article. As stated in the article, Getty was an advanced dementia sufferer.
As both an Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner for her role as Sophia, it is clear that Getty acomplished many things in her... Read more
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Sofia on Alzheimer's
Monday, July 21 2008
I'm thrilled to share the good news -- today's Washington Post ran a feature story about HealthCentral's OurAlzheimer's and its sister sites' unique approach to helping people with their health needs online. Called "Seeking a Cure, Patients Find a Dose of Conversation Online," the story features interviews from our communities and expert... Read more
