Information and opinions on health from Sofia at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/46850/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/46850/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/46850/index http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/46850/55029/antipsychotics Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:51:17 -0500 Sofia 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 on a long-term study, whereas previous news on the dangers of antipsychotics typically looked at the... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/46850/55029/antipsychotics http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/46850/38919/amyloid-protein Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:33:00 -0400 Sofia 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 associated with the increase of the protein amyloid beta.   “…the better the... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/46850/38919/amyloid-protein http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/46850/37171/scans-plaque Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:27:00 -0400 Sofia 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 be obtained when a person is still alive, or after death.   The study used a small sample of... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/46850/37171/scans-plaque http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/46850/34755/getty-dementia Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:21:27 -0400 Sofia 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 life, even though her illness may have hindered her work in her later years. With such a devoted fan... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/46850/34755/getty-dementia http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/46850/34575/conversation Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:28:00 -0400 Sofia 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 patients!   Check it out:... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/46850/34575/conversation