Higher levels of daily physical activity in the elderly were associated with a decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease in a new study.
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Well: Vital Signs: Daily Activity Lowers Alzheimer's Risk
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an incurable, progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting over five million people worldwide, and is the leading cause of dementia in the elderly. Currently, intravenous human immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment is being explored in multiple off-label uses other than immunotherapy, including AD. Several clinical studies assessing the tolerability and ... continue reading
A new study suggests that Alzheimer’s disease is often misdiagnosed in the elderly, raising concern that the existing diagnostic methods for the disease are inefficient.
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Alzheimer’s misdiagnosed in elderly