by Gary Chandler | Jun 27, 2022 | Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis
Early Diagnosis Helps Fight Alzheimer’s Disease If you know someone with Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease, the diagnosis was most likely based on an educated guess. Until recently, confirmed diagnoses could only be performed with an autopsy. If the...
by Gary Chandler | May 21, 2022 | Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis
Procedure Detects Abnormal Proteins In Spinal Fluid The only way to definitively diagnose Alzheimer’s disease is with an autopsy, which doesn’t help the living. Most neurologists rely on the process of elimination and an educated guess. This guesswork makes case...
by Gary Chandler | Mar 16, 2021 | Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis
Performer Breaks Silence About Diagnosis By John Colapinto, AARP Tony Bennett has been battling Alzheimer’s disease since 2016. He kept up his legendary performances until last March, when the coronavirus put live shows on hold. Bennett has so far been...
by Gary Chandler | Dec 4, 2020 | Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis
Diagnosis Critical To Early Intervention Alzheimer’s disease is typically diagnosed through a combination of symptoms and guesswork. It’s far from a science. Testing is primarily done through brain imaging and behavioral tests, which are costly and often fail to...
by Gary Chandler | Dec 7, 2016 | Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis
Earlier Treatment Generates Better Outcomes Researchers from Aberdeen have identified changes in the brains of those suffering early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. A University of Aberdeen study confirmed for the first time that two proteins, assumed to...
by Gary Chandler | Jan 31, 2012 | Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis
Alzheimer’s Disease Often Misdiagnosed Usually we think of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) as affecting seniors. It’s less well-known that 10 percent of people with Alzheimer’s have the early-onset variety. Early-onset Alzheimer’s can...
