Tag Archives: Symptoms

Man with Alzheimer’s gene shows no symptoms at 76, baffles researchers

Man with Alzheimer’s gene shows no symptoms at 76, baffles researchers

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Washington man appeared to be destined to develop Alzheimer’s disease — but against all genetic odds, he has eluded the common dementia for decades. Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis recently published a study focusing on Doug Whitney, 76, who lives near Seattle. He has a …

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FDA clears blood test to help rule out Alzheimer’s disease in people showing symptoms

FDA clears blood test to help rule out Alzheimer’s disease in people showing symptoms

The US Food and Drug Administration has given clearance to another blood test to help assess Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of cognitive decline, providing a broader understanding of when the disease can be ruled out. Roche Diagnostics said Monday that its Elecsys pTau181 test, developed in collaboration with Eli Lilly, could be used by primary care physicians to help …

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Women with ADHD are diagnosed later and experience more severe symptoms – PsyPost

Women with ADHD are diagnosed later and experience more severe symptoms  PsyPost Why women are the new face of ADHD  National Geographic Psychologist shares the telling signs you’re an adult with undiagnosed ADHD after Annie Lennox’s diagnosis at age 70  Daily Mail Do you have ADHD or are you just forgetful? The 7 clues you might have the condition amid 2,000-year NHS waiting …

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New therapy ‘fixes’ genes tied to brain disorders… reversing symptoms of debilitating diseases suffered by millions

New therapy ‘fixes’ genes tied to brain disorders… reversing symptoms of debilitating diseases suffered by millions

Scientists may be one step closer to a new therapy that could ‘fix’ the faulty genes at play in people with brain disorders such as autism and epilepsy. About a million people worldwide are thought to have a SYNGAP1-related disorder (SRD). This is a group of brain disorders that disrupt normal brain development and can lead to intellectual disability, epilepsy, movement …

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Dementia Symptoms: Dementia starts in your legs, top neurosurgeon warns |

Dementia Symptoms: Dementia starts in your legs, top neurosurgeon warns |

Dementia is the leading cause of disability and dependency among older adults globally. In 2021, 57 million people had dementia worldwide, and every year, nearly 10 million new cases arise. While most of us believe keeping the brain sharp is key to preventing or reducing the risk of dementia, a leading neurosurgeon reveals that keeping the legs strong is crucial. …

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Radiotherapy could help reduce symptoms

Radiotherapy could help reduce symptoms

Share on PinterestA single course of radiotherapy could help reduce osteoarthritis symptoms, a new clinical trial has found. Image credit: Serena Burroughs/Stocksy Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of disability among adults, and its management involves physical therapy, painkillers, corticosteroid injections, and surgery. A significant number of people with osteoarthritis do not respond to nonoperative treatments or show a decline in …

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