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Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug donanemab approved in India, but neurologists flag cost, access barriersA new drug for Alzheimer's, donanemab, has arrived in India. It aims to slow the disease's progression by clearing brain plaques. While off...- AI-Powered drug discovery could transform treatment development for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other brain disorders.Researchers are increasingly using AI to accelerate the search for treatments for neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s,...
- 'I walked out of my toxic job, and my boss told me to go back in for one last thing': A nursing home receptionist's story and the crisis behind itA receptionist at an assisted living facility resigned after being forced to manage residents with dementia attempting to leave, a task bey...
- No equipment or brain games. Just 2 minutes hand exercises to boost brain health and prevent DementiaNeurologist Suraj Malhan proposes simple two-minute hand exercises to boost brain health. These movements stimulate multiple brain areas si...
- A 15-year-old built a wearable sensor to stop his dementia-stricken grandfather from wandering at nightA young engineer, Kenneth Shinozuka, created a simple yet effective sensor sock. This device detects when a person with dementia gets out o...
- Alzheimer's a key part of Eli Lilly's India specialty medicine push, says company's country head Winselow TuckerEli Lilly has introduced Lormalzi in India, a pioneering treatment for Alzheimer's that specifically targets amyloid plaques, a significant...
- Home nursing, oxygen, physio - health insurance covers only 60–180 days after hospitalisation; here’s how to plan the restHome nursing, physiotherapy, oxygen support—health insurance can cover these for 60-180 days after discharge, with conditions. The rest of ...
- Can 'Reminiscence Therapy' actually help Alzheimer's patients? Here's what an experts saysChris Hemsworth used "supersized" reminiscence therapy with his father, Craig, who has early-stage Alzheimer's, during a motorbike document...
- Curing the incurable: How is AI revolutionising treatment for ALS, Alzheimer's and Dementia?AI is transforming the fight against neurodegenerative diseases like ALS, Alzheimer's, and dementia by enabling earlier diagnoses and perso...
- Viagra may improve brain functions, prevent dementia: Oxford StudySildenafil, known as Viagra, may help prevent memory-related problems by improving cerebral blood flow and blood vessel function, reducing ...
- Covid infection accelerates dementia progression, India study showsThe researchers investigated the effects of COVID-19 on cognitive impairment in 14 patients with preexisting dementia who had suffered furt...
- Caring for someone with dementia? Here’s what you can expect, say expertsDementia is, for all intents and purposes, incurable, so caring for a patient may become a full-time job.
- What is frontotemporal dementia? Know more about the brain disorder affecting Bruce WillisFrontotemporal dementia is an umbrella term for a set of brain disorders.
- Talk therapy might be the key to mental well-being for dementia patients. Here’s how you can help them healFor people with dementia, something as mundane as a few words of encouragement might be what keeps them from spiralling into depression.
- Talking therapy can benefit dementia patients who are dealing with anxiety & depression, says studyDepression and anxiety are very common in people with dementia.
- Physical and mental activities can help reduce risk of dementia: StudyFor more such web stories click on the ET icon below.
- Did you have pneumonia during Covid-19 infection? You may be at a great risk of dementia, says studyThose with Covid pneumonia have higher risk of dementia than others.
- Move to the mountains: Air pollution can increase the risk of dementia, says new studyThe study identified a link between PM2.5 or smaller and dementia.
- Dealing with Dementia: A disease that affects memory, thinking and judgementIndia has the second highest number of individuals suffering from dementia, at an estimated 4.1million. The figure is expected to double by...
- Tablet devices can help dementia patients reduce agitationNew York, Jan 8 (IANS) Symptoms of agitation among patients with dementia can be managed safely by using tablet computers, a new study has ...
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