Dementia

October 24, 2021

'Commonly used antidepressant not effective in treating dementia'

Agitation is a common symptom of dementia, characterized by inappropriate verbal, vocal or motor activity, and often involves physical and verbal aggression.

October 06, 2021
ICMR releases dementia research and assessment tool

The MUDRA Toolbox, consisting of various tests and questionnaires is available in five Indian languages - Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam .
September 23, 2021
A State-run rehab in Kerala is a trove of fond memories for dementia patients

Set up under the Social Welfare Department in association with Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India, the centre serves as a shelter home for homeless dementia patients.
September 21, 2021
Continuous noise pollution by traffic increases risk of dementia

Each year, September 21 is commemorated as World Alzheimer's Day, and Alzheimer's disease has been found to be the commonest cause of dementia.
September 16, 2021
Australian researchers identify likely cause of Alzheimer's disease

The study tested on mouse models, identified that a probable cause of Alzheimer's disease was the leakage from blood into the brain of fat-carrying particles.
September 13, 2021
Research finds long COVID may spike early risk of dementia

Apart from neurological symptoms like the loss of taste and smell, those who have long COVID should also be on the lookout for mental fog, problems with attention and concentration.
September 03, 2021
Number of people with dementia to rise to 78 mn by 2030: WHO

Dementia is caused by a variety of diseases and injuries that affect the brain, such as Alzheimer's disease or a stroke.

Dementia

'Commonly used antidepressant not effective in treating dementia'

ICMR releases dementia research and assessment tool

A State-run rehab in Kerala is a trove of fond memories for dementia patients

Continuous noise pollution by traffic increases risk of dementia

Australian researchers identify likely cause of Alzheimer's disease

Research finds long COVID may spike early risk of dementia

Number of people with dementia to rise to 78 mn by 2030: WHO

Study shows global dementia cases may triple by 2050

Dementia, Alzheimer's risk could be increased by midlife loneliness

Google Glass-like device can eliminate Alzheimer's disease: Study