Research Summaries

FAQ
FAQ
08/22/2015
Miranda Manier, BA
Agitation is one of the most challenging symptoms of Alzheimer disease—for both clinicians and caregivers. This FAQ answers the most common questions about recognizing, managing, and treating agitation,...
08/22/2015
Alzheimer Diagnosis
Alzheimer Diagnosis
07/30/2015
A recent study examined the connection between insulin resistance and the decline of memory function.
07/30/2015
Alzheimer Diagnosis
Alzheimer Diagnosis
07/30/2015
A recent study examined the connection between insulin resistance and the decline of memory function.
07/30/2015
FDA Roundup
FDA Roundup
07/28/2015
Anthony Calabro, MA
This FDA Roundup includes an at-a-glance look at the latest FDA drug approvals in June and July, including the first over-the-counter, nonprescription daily oral contraceptive, the first monoclonal...
07/28/2015
Alzheimer Disease
Alzheimer Disease
07/24/2015
A recent study examined the effects of healthy diet patterns on the risk of developing cognitive decline in older adults.
07/24/2015
Alzheimer Diagnosis
Alzheimer Diagnosis
07/21/2015
A recent study examined the effectiveness of a test that uses measurement of compounds found in saliva to predict the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
07/21/2015
Alzheimer Diagnosis
Alzheimer Diagnosis
07/21/2015
A recent study examined the effectiveness of a test that uses measurement of compounds found in saliva to predict the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
07/21/2015
Alzheimer Diagnosis
Alzheimer Diagnosis
04/03/2015
A team led by UCLA researchers have validated a technique they say is the first “gold standard” for measuring atrophy in the brain’s hippocampus, an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease.
04/03/2015
Alzheimer Diagnosis
Alzheimer Diagnosis
04/03/2015
A team led by UCLA researchers have validated a technique they say is the first “gold standard” for measuring atrophy in the brain’s hippocampus, an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease.
04/03/2015
Dementia
Dementia
03/23/2015
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have identified a very simple new scoring system that may be helpful in predicting which elderly patients are at risk of developing mild cognitive impairment.
03/23/2015