DEMENTIA

Novel molecule created in Cuba receives patent in New Zealand

Published on: June 22, 2024
00:15

Havana, Jun 22 (Prensa Latina) JM-20, a molecule developed by Cuba's Center for Research and Development of Medicines (CIDEM), was patented in New Zealand to be used to treat Parkinson's disease.

Test can predict dementia up to nine years before diagnosis

Published on: June 10, 2024
18:27

London, Jun 10 (Prensa Latina) Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a new method for predicting dementia with over 80% accuracy and up to nine years before a diagnosis.

Russia develops network to detect Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

Published on: June 10, 2024
13:03

Moscow, Jun 10 (Prensa Latina) NtechLab director Aleksei Palamarchuk reported on Monday that the company is developing a neural network for early detection of Alzheimer's illnesses, dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Routine jobs increase the risk of cognitive, dementia decline – Study

Published on: April 17, 2024
18:30

Washington, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina)The harder your brain works at your job, the less likely you may be to have memory and thinking problems later in life, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology.

High blood omega-3 levels linked to lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Published on: February 3, 2024
13:28

Washington, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) Having high levels of omega-3 in the blood is associated with a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, according to a study co-led by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute and published in the journal Nutrients.

The planet welcomes World Alzheimer’s Day

Published on: September 21, 2023
13:20

Havana, Sep 21 (Prensa Latina) The planet welcomes on Thursday the World Alzheimer's Day to raise awareness and challenge the stigma around this disease and all types of dementia.

Dementia risk higher for elite soccer players – Study

Published on: March 21, 2023
15:47

Stockholm, Mar 21 (Prensa Latina) Head injuries in soccer increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases -notably, dementia, a study in Sweden found.

President Diaz-Canel underscores new contribution from Cuba’s science

Published on: February 26, 2023
09:10

Havana, Feb 26 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Sunday described the beginning of a clinical trial on the drug NeuralCIM to treat mild or moderate Alzheimer's disease as a new challenge and contribution from Cuba's science.

Nearly one million Canadians will live with dementia by 2030 – Study

Published on: September 7, 2022
18:15

Ottawa, Sep 7 (Prensa Latina) A new report from the Alzheimer Society of Canada predicts nearly one million people in the country will be living with dementia by the end of the decade.

Cranky people are linked to a higher risk of cognitive decline

Published on: April 25, 2022
17:05

Washington, Apr 25 (Prensa Latina) Grumpy people or emotionally unstable are more likely to higher risk of cognitive decline, meanwhile, the organized ones with high levels of self-discipline, have a lower risk of developing dementia as they age, the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology reported Monday.

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