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Handheld Wireless Biosensor Accurately Detects Alzheimer’s
November 15, 2023
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Is it Alzheimer’s, FTD or Another Dementia? Ask AIRAscore
October 29, 2023
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FDA clears AIRAscore to diagnose and manage many types of dementia. See how it detects and tracks subtle brain volume changes.
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Gene Allele DR4 Fends off Alzheimer’s AND Parkinson’s
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Telecare Boosts Quality of Life in Dementia
October 6, 2023
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Medicare will fund a UCSF initiative that has been replicated across the country for its success in reducing ER visits and caregiver depression.
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Studies have found an association between hearing loss and the development of dementia in older adults. Research also suggests that using hearing aids to treat hearing loss may help slow the development of cognitive problems.
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