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3 common eye problems may indicate dementia years before a diagnosis
Dementia — the progressive decline in cognitive abilities, impacting memory, language and reasoning — affects more than 6 million Americans and accounts for over 100,000 deaths each year.
Marijuana hospital visits linked to dementia diagnosis within 5 years, study finds
A large analysis found those who visit an emergency room due to marijuana have up to a 72% higher risk of dementia within ...
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7 Signs At-Home Care Is Needed for Someone With Dementia
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO Dementia home care can help someone with memory loss stay safe, comfortable, and ...
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Mexican American Adults More Likely to Be Unaware of Dementia Diagnosis
Older Mexican American vs non-Hispanic White adults are more unaware of a dementia diagnosis, highlighting important considerations for physicians.
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Utah couple shares journey navigating a terminal dementia diagnosis
Jack and Debbie Lucas share their journey with terminal frontotemporal dementia. Debbie Lucas was misdiagnosed with Alzheimer ...
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Cannabis Hospitalization Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
Cannabis-related ED visits or hospitalizations are associated with an increased risk of dementia diagnosis in older adults, a ...
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These blood biomarkers predict dementia 10 years in advance
Blood biomarkers could predict dementia a decade in advance. A recent study opens new perspectives on early detection.