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Sunday, February 17, 2013

Diagnosing Dementia: Alzheimer's May Really Be Mini-Strokes

What causes memory problems? Scientists say the most common cause is plaque building up in the brain, which leads to Alzheimer's. Now, new research shows a more common culprit may be vascular brain injury. Find out about this type of cognitive decline from stroke, mini-stroke and high blood pressure. Learn why diagnosing the right cause effects therapy and treatment.

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F18 Alzheimer's Tests: Who, What, When & How?

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The F18 Alzheimer's test is a giant step forward in diagnosis & treatment. An F18 PET-scan is such a new technique that many people who could benefit from one still don't understand it. Learn new guidelines that describe what it is, who it's for, when to avoid it and how to use it.

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SAGE Pen & Paper Alzheimer's Test

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Problems with memory or thinking? Check out this simple, written exam. The written test, developed by Douglas Scharre, MD of Ohio State University Medical Center, is designed to evaluate every part of a patients brain, from language to memory to problem solving.

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Diagnosing Lewy Body Dementia is Tricky But Vital

80% of people with Lewy Body Dementia said they were originally misdiagnosed with a type of dementia such as Alzheimer's. Find out how LBD is exquisitely sensitive to certain medications, and why an early, accurate diagnosis is critical.

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F18 Alzheimer's Tests Approved in Europe

F18 allows doctors to "see" the plaques that cause Alzheimer's on a PET scan of a living brain. It was approved in the U.S. in April 2012 and has revolutionized the diagnosing of dementia. Learn how it works and why the European Union has followed the United States' lead.

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