What to Expect When Going for a Memory Diagnosis
July 3, 2023
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What to ask and expect when going for a memory, Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis.
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June 29, 2023
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TRAILER: Robin Williams and his battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
Washing Away Alzheimer’s via the Glymphatic System
June 28, 2023
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The “glymphatic system” removes brain waste. It may be a powerful new target to treat Alzheimer’s. Learn why scientists believe Alzheimer’s may arise when the system is not doing its cleaning properly.
7 Steps to Alzheimer’s
June 26, 2023
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Plaques are the best-known Alzheimer’s culprit. Cambridge scientists have figured out the 7 steps to forming these plaques. Find out how targeting the formation of these “oligomers” may hold the key to a cure.
TDP-43 Amplifies Alzheimer’s 10 Times
June 19, 2023
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Beta-amyloid and tau proteins have long been considered the culprits behind Alzheimer’s. Yet many people have plenty of amyloid and tau protein, but no Alzheimer’s. Is TDP-43 the reason why?
Is It Alzheimer’s or a Bad Mix of Medicine?
June 15, 2023
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85-year-old Betty Wallwork was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. But it wasn’t true. Find out why.
5 Types of Dementia in 8 Minutes
May 18, 2023
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In this “Overview for Med Students”, we talk about some of the most common types of dementia.
What is MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment)?
December 7, 2022
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DIAGNOSING MCI – VIDEO: Worried about memory? Many of us notice serious memory or thinking slips that don’t really affect our daily routines. Is it
Alzheimer’s & Dementia – Important Differences
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UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA – VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT: If you have been confused by the terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s”, or mistakenly thought that they were the same
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