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Spirit Airlines Abandoned Dementia Patient At Texas Airport, Leading To His Death: Lawsuit
A lawsuit claims Spirit Airlines failed to assist a senior with dementia at Houston airport, causing a fatal accident.
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Ozempic Might Preserve Lean Body Mass Better Than Mounjaro: Study
Both tirzepatide and semaglutide belong to a class of drugs that mimic hormones involved in appetite regulation. Semaglutide works by mimicking GLP-1, a hormone that helps control hunger and blood sugar levels.
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Alzheimer's Amyloid-Targeting Drugs Show No Clear Clinical Benefit: Review
Drugs designed to treat Alzheimer's disease by targeting amyloid proteins was seen in high amounts in patients' brains, but it has no clinically meaningful positive effects, according to a new review of previously published studies has found.
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Parkinson's Awareness Month: How Technology Is Revolutionising Parkinson's Care
Technology is transforming Parkinson's care with wearables, AI, and telemedicine enabling continuous monitoring, early diagnosis, and remote consultations.
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Overlooked And More Aggressive Parkinson's Variant Hits Indians Harder: Study Finds
A NIMHANS study warns that atypical Parkinsonism, an often-misdiagnosed variant, may progress faster and harm Indian patients more severely.
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1 In 7 Stroke Patients In India Are Under 45: Alarming National Registry Data
A new National Stroke Registry analysis reveals nearly 14 % of stroke patients in India are under 45, a demographic once considered low risk.
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Air Pollution Increases Risk Of Alzheimer Disease, Finds New Study
Longterm air pollution exposure raises Alzheimer's risk directly, major US study finds, highlighting urgent need to protect brain health in older adults.
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Early Alzheimer's Detection Is Changing How Indian Families Plan Daily Life; Doctor Explains Shift
Forgetting routes and repeating questions may not be normal ageing. Early Alzheimer's detection is helping Indian families prepare emotionally, medically and financially, says neurologist Dr Renjen.
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Long Covid And Alzheimer's Might Be Driven By Similar Changes In The Brain, Says New Study
A new study from New York University finds that long Covid and Alzheimer's may share biological pathways, with choroid plexus changes linked to brain inflammation, waste clearance issues, and cognitive decline.
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Targeting Brain Network May Make Parkinson's Treatment More Effective: Study
A study has suggested that treatments for Parkinson's disease could potentially be doubly efficacious by targeting a brain network linking cognition and action, rather than brain regions responsible for movements.
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UK's Youngest Dementia Patient Who Had The Brain Of A 70-Year-Old Dies At 24
Frontotemporal dementia is a rare form of dementia that usually affects people between 45 and 65, but in rare cases, it can affect much younger patients.
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How To Keep Elders With Dementia Safe During Winter, Amid Rising Pollution Levels
Having cared for hundreds of elders over the years, we've learned that winter demands not just physical warmth, but heightened empathy and proactive engagement.
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How To Keep Elders With Dementia Safe During Winter, Amid Rising Pollution Levels
Having cared for hundreds of elders over the years, we've learned that winter demands not just physical warmth, but heightened empathy and proactive engagement.
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World Alzheimer's Day 2025: Doctor Busts Myths, Explains Why Early Detection Truly Matters
Dr Vinit Banga (Director & HOD, Neurology, Fortis Faridabad) walks us through common myths, what science shows about early diagnosis, and how knowing the truth can change outcomes for patients and families.
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Other Kinds Of Dementias You May Not Know About
Understanding these other forms of dementia is essential for early detection, proper treatment, and support for both patients and caregivers.
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Spirit Airlines Abandoned Dementia Patient At Texas Airport, Leading To His Death: Lawsuit
A lawsuit claims Spirit Airlines failed to assist a senior with dementia at Houston airport, causing a fatal accident.
-
Ozempic Might Preserve Lean Body Mass Better Than Mounjaro: Study
Both tirzepatide and semaglutide belong to a class of drugs that mimic hormones involved in appetite regulation. Semaglutide works by mimicking GLP-1, a hormone that helps control hunger and blood sugar levels.
-
Alzheimer's Amyloid-Targeting Drugs Show No Clear Clinical Benefit: Review
Drugs designed to treat Alzheimer's disease by targeting amyloid proteins was seen in high amounts in patients' brains, but it has no clinically meaningful positive effects, according to a new review of previously published studies has found.
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Parkinson's Awareness Month: How Technology Is Revolutionising Parkinson's Care
Technology is transforming Parkinson's care with wearables, AI, and telemedicine enabling continuous monitoring, early diagnosis, and remote consultations.
-
Overlooked And More Aggressive Parkinson's Variant Hits Indians Harder: Study Finds
A NIMHANS study warns that atypical Parkinsonism, an often-misdiagnosed variant, may progress faster and harm Indian patients more severely.
-
1 In 7 Stroke Patients In India Are Under 45: Alarming National Registry Data
A new National Stroke Registry analysis reveals nearly 14 % of stroke patients in India are under 45, a demographic once considered low risk.
-
Air Pollution Increases Risk Of Alzheimer Disease, Finds New Study
Longterm air pollution exposure raises Alzheimer's risk directly, major US study finds, highlighting urgent need to protect brain health in older adults.
-
Early Alzheimer's Detection Is Changing How Indian Families Plan Daily Life; Doctor Explains Shift
Forgetting routes and repeating questions may not be normal ageing. Early Alzheimer's detection is helping Indian families prepare emotionally, medically and financially, says neurologist Dr Renjen.
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Long Covid And Alzheimer's Might Be Driven By Similar Changes In The Brain, Says New Study
A new study from New York University finds that long Covid and Alzheimer's may share biological pathways, with choroid plexus changes linked to brain inflammation, waste clearance issues, and cognitive decline.
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Targeting Brain Network May Make Parkinson's Treatment More Effective: Study
A study has suggested that treatments for Parkinson's disease could potentially be doubly efficacious by targeting a brain network linking cognition and action, rather than brain regions responsible for movements.
-
UK's Youngest Dementia Patient Who Had The Brain Of A 70-Year-Old Dies At 24
Frontotemporal dementia is a rare form of dementia that usually affects people between 45 and 65, but in rare cases, it can affect much younger patients.
-
How To Keep Elders With Dementia Safe During Winter, Amid Rising Pollution Levels
Having cared for hundreds of elders over the years, we've learned that winter demands not just physical warmth, but heightened empathy and proactive engagement.
-
How To Keep Elders With Dementia Safe During Winter, Amid Rising Pollution Levels
Having cared for hundreds of elders over the years, we've learned that winter demands not just physical warmth, but heightened empathy and proactive engagement.
-
World Alzheimer's Day 2025: Doctor Busts Myths, Explains Why Early Detection Truly Matters
Dr Vinit Banga (Director & HOD, Neurology, Fortis Faridabad) walks us through common myths, what science shows about early diagnosis, and how knowing the truth can change outcomes for patients and families.
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Other Kinds Of Dementias You May Not Know About
Understanding these other forms of dementia is essential for early detection, proper treatment, and support for both patients and caregivers.
