Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia: how are they different?
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and Alzheimer's disease are two different forms of dementia, which can often be confused due to sharing some of the s...
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Differences by sex in early-onset Alzheimer's disease
Biological sex, that is, being born male or female, can influence different aspects of early-onset Alzheimer's disease (symptoms seen before the ag...
Gene therapy: The future treatment for neurodegenerative diseases?
Gene therapy applied to the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases is a promising field of study, and consists of modifying a patient's genes to s...
A biomarker in a blood test makes it possible to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
A study by the hospital Clínic Barcelona-IDIBAPS, published in the journal Neurology, confirms the usefulness of a blood-based biomarker to diagnos...
Every 3 seconds a new case of Alzheimer's is diagnosed in the world
There is no cure for Alzheimer's as yet, but patients' quality of life can be improved through cognitive intervention such as memory journalling.
How does physical activity affect the brain?
Physical activity improves cognitive function, memory, efficiency and attention and also prevents cognitive decline. It increases serotonin leve...
Dr Albert Lladó: “We need to acknowledge the work caregivers carry out”
An interview with Dr Albert Lladó, neurologist at the Alzheimer's and other Cognitive Disorders Unit. Dr Lladó treats dementias, including Alzheime...