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New Alzheimer's Disease Research


In this Medical Edge episode, we hear from Mayo Clinic Dr. Richard Caselli about new research into Alzheimer’s Disease. To listen, click the link below. New Alzheimer’s Research Share/Bookmark

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Exercise Your Brain To Prevent Memory Loss


A Mayo Clinic study found that engaging in cognitive activities like reading books, playing games or crafting in middle age or later life are associated with a decreased risk of mild cognitive impairment. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a transitional … Continue reading

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Caring for the Care Giver


They’re often overlooked after a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease.  In this Medical Edge Radio episode, Mayo Clinic Dr. Richard Caselli discusses care givers. To listen, click the link below. Caring for the Caregiver Share/Bookmark

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Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease


In this Medical Edge Radio episode, Dr. Richard Caselli talks about how Alzheimer’s Disease is diagnosed. To listen, click the link below. Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease Share/Bookmark

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Mayo Clinic Imaging Studies May Help Diagnose Cognitive Impairment and Dementia


Diffusion tensor MR imaging (DTI) provides information on the tissue microstructure in the brain. The data generated by this imaging technology may be helpful in differentiating between various forms of dementias and cognitive impairment in the future. One study looked … Continue reading

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Mayo Clinic Study Continues to Refine Most Effective Methods to Predict Alzheimers Disease


A new Mayo Clinic study found that the clinical criteria for mild cognitive impairment is better at predicting who will develop Alzheimers disease than a single memory test. This is one more piece of information to aid in the identification … Continue reading

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Mayo Clinic Study Using Structural MRI May Help Accurately Diagnose Dementia Patients


A Mayo Clinic study may help physicians differentially diagnose three common neurodegenerative disorders in the future. This study was presented at the Alzheimers Association International Conference on Alzheimers Disease in Vienna. In this study, Mayo Clinic researchers developed a framework for … Continue reading

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Alzheimer's Disease Impact


In this Medical Edge episode, Mayo Clinic Dr. Richard Caselli talks about the impact of Alzheimer’s Disease . To listen, click the link below. Alzheimer’s Disease Impact Share/Bookmark

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New Alzheimer's Research


How many times have you lost your car keys? Or forgotten someone’s name? We all have memory loss. It’s a normal part of aging. But researchers at Mayo Clinic found that if you carry a gene known to increase the … Continue reading

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Mild Cognitive Impairment- Ten Years Later


Ten years ago, Mayo Clinic investigators published a seminal paper on mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Since then, thousands of papers have appeared in the medical literature focusing on this early stage of cognitive disorders. According to Mayo Clinic scientists, understanding … Continue reading

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