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Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today

Alzheimer's / Dementia News From Medical News Today Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:45:47 +0100 Study Sheds Light On Causes Of HIV Dementia .A new study led by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University has clarified how two major variants of HIV differ in their ability to cause neurologic complications. The finding, published in Journal of Neuroscience, highlights a new target for drugs that could prevent HIV-associated dementia, an incurable and increasingly common complication in people with AIDS. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST Treating Sleep Apnea In Alzheimer's Patients Helps Cognition Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment seems to improve cognitive functioning in patients with Alzheimer's disease who also suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, according to the results of a randomized clinical trial conducted at the University of California, San Diego. The study led by Sonia Ancoli-Israel, Ph.D. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST Link Between Alzheimer's Disease Biomarkers In Healthy Adults Identified By New Study A study published in the November issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease provides an insight into normal, physiological levels and association between proteins involved in development of Alzheimer's disease. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:00:00 PST Mendip Mental Health Ward Is Recognised For Highest Professional Standards, UK A Mendip mental health facility which assesses elderly people with dementia has received a much coveted accreditation award for its standards of care and management. St Andrews Ward, located on the Priory Health Park in Wells, is a 26 bedded assessment / treatment unit for older adults and is managed by the county's lead provider of mental health services, Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:00:00 PST Postal Program Brings Good News For Carers, Australia Looking after a loved one with dementia is never easy, but a new UQ program could help carers better cope with the burden. School of Psychology professional doctorate student Zoe Barnett from Taringa is trialling the Coping with Caring Program, which is distributed via the post and aims to help carers identify early warning signs of low mood and anxiety. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:00:00 PST