Alzheimer’s research on the rebound?‘Blame the drugs—not the approach’ for recent phase III trial failures, says scientist who finds reasons for optimism Geriatric patients seeking to avoid ‘fates worse than death’Caregivers need to consider frailty, prognosis in health planning for patients with dementia What Paris Hilton can teach us about memory Case study shows short-term memory functions better when info – such as celebrities’ faces – is familiar Alzheimer’s drug add-on cancels effectiveness Another study shows concurrent use of cholinesterase inhibitor, anticholinergic medication could worsen dementia Stroke sufferers less likely to return home if they have dementia Those who go home after hospitalization more likely to become disabled Five factors key in managing dementia patients in ER Lack of understanding and expertise serve to aggravate patients’ behaviour problems, experts note at meeting Risk of 'sleepwalking' into accepting AD biomarkers Not yet certain whether markers predict progression to dementia Memantine fails in trial of severe psych symptoms But study shows comprehensive treatment can keep even very agitated patients at home Telephone use mirrors decline MD finds it useful in marking course of illness MoCA cognitive screen test effective for Alzheimer's The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), a rapid screening test for mild cognitive dysfunction, has been shown to correlate with measures of brain atrophy in patients with Alzheimer's disease. First Previous 34 35 36 37 38 Next Last