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Dementia
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Study Uses Computerized Model to Predict Dementia in Participants
12/09/2016
New research designed to predict dementia in patients shows promise for identifying individuals who are at risk of developing dementia.
12/09/2016
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Dementia
Women With Dementia Less Likely Than Men To Receive Regular Primary Care
12/05/2016
A recent study examined whether inequalities existed in the quality or quantity of healthcare received by individuals with dementia.
12/05/2016
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Could Changes in Sense of Humor Indicate Dementia Risk?
11/11/2015
The potential relevance of changes in sense of humor in predicting risk of dementia was explored in a recent study.
11/11/2015
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Dementia
3-Minute Test Identifies Poorly Recognized Form of Dementia
10/26/2015
Researchers have developed a fast, easy test for the diagnosis of a common but difficult-to-diagnose form of dementia known as Lewy Body disease.
10/26/2015
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Dementia
Could Having Multiple Chronic Conditions Increase Dementia Risk?
09/23/2015
A recent study examined whether having multiple chronic conditions could increase the risk of mild cognitive impairment or dementia.
09/23/2015
Research Summary
Research Summary
Research Summary
Study Examines Sex Differences in Alzheimer Disease-Related Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Adults With Down Syndrome
09/19/2015
Researchers analyzed patient data from the Alzheimer’s Disease in Down Syndrome study to determine the sex differences in Alzheimer-related neuropsychiatric symptomology among adults with Down syndrome. ...
09/19/2015
Conference Coverage
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Conference Coverage
Are There Correlations Between Depression and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms at the Time of Alzheimer Disease Dementia Diagnosis?
09/11/2015
Using data from the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center, a team of researchers investigated any correlations between neuropsychiatric and depressive symptoms at AD dementia diagnosis. Their findings...
09/11/2015
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Dementia
Could Warfarin Reduce Dementia Risk in Patients with AF?
09/04/2015
Recent research examined the effects of warfarin treatment on the risk of developing dementia in patients with atrial fibrillation.
09/04/2015
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Dementia
Common Dementia Medications Could Cause Harmful Weight Loss
08/03/2015
A recent study examined the possible connection between a common medication used to treat patients with dementia and the risk of significant, harmful weight loss.
08/03/2015
FDA Roundup
FDA Roundup
Key FDA Approvals Include First OTC, Nonprescription Daily Oral Contraceptive, First Monoclonal Injection to Prevent RSV in Infants, and More
07/28/2015

Anthony Calabro, MA

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