New treatments for Alzheimer's disease and a newly available blood test are giving more hope to those living with the disease. 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s, and that number is expected to double by 2060. Dr. Megan Baumgardner, Saint Luke’s medical director of cognitive neurology, talks about these new treatments and the simple things you can do to help prevent Alzheimer’s on Health News You Can Use. #SaintLukesHealthNews #AlzheimersandBrainAwarenessMonth
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Multiple Sclerosis can be a challenging journey, but proactive management makes a difference.✨ Learn from Dr. Stulc about the evolving treatment options and the role they play in MS care. Discover how early intervention and informed choices can empower you on this path of resilience and change. Tune in to the latest episode of Neurology Now! 🎧https://lnkd.in/g8SevXZf #NeurologyNow #MSAwareness #MultipleSclerosis
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Multiple Sclerosis can be a challenging journey, but proactive management makes a difference.✨ Learn from Dr. Stulc about the evolving treatment options and the role they play in MS care. Discover how early intervention and informed choices can empower you on this path of resilience and change. Tune in to the latest episode of Neurology Now! 🎧https://lnkd.in/g8SevXZf #NeurologyNow #MSAwareness #MultipleSclerosis
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Put a SPRING in your step! 🌸🌷🌼 Exciting findings from JAMA Neurology: Taking 9,826 steps/day slashes dementia risk by 50% in older adults. Keep moving for a healthier body and sharper mind! 🚶🧠 Learn more tips here: https://zurl.co/yd9Z
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Today is #WorldBrainDay, a day dedicated to brain health. According to the World Federation Of Neurology, neurological disorders like stroke, Alzheimer's disease, and epilepsy significantly contribute to disability-adjusted life years. But there's reason to hope, because approximately 90% of strokes, 40% of dementia cases, and 25% of epilepsies are preventable! Learn more about how access, awareness, collaboration and education contribute to #brainhealth and prevention: https://bit.ly/41HCCfn
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Click to watch: https://lnkd.in/dBxTw_Nz This World Alzheimer's Day BW Healthcare World brings an exclusive talk by Dr. Vinay Goyal, Chairman - Neurology, Medanta, sharing his insights on the Early Detection Revolution: Advances in Predicting Alzheimer's before symptoms appear. Annurag Batra Tanvie Ahuja, Harbinder Narula, Smridhi Sharma #WorldAlzheimersDay #EarlyDetection #AlzheimersResearch #BWhealthcareworld #alzheimersawareness #alzheimerscare #alzheimersawarenessmonth #healthcare #healthandwellness #healthcareforall
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Dementia Dialogue: Seizures – In this episode of Dementia Dialogue, Dr. Steven Posar explains how non-convulsive seizures can masquerade as agitation. Learn more about bedside neurology services https://loom.ly/IwnRU4E #guidestareldercare #dementiacare #longtermcare
Dementia Dialogue: Seizures – In this episode of Dementia Dialogue, Dr. Steven Posar explains how non-convulsive seizures can masquerade as agitation. Learn more about bedside neurology services https://loom.ly/IwnRU4E #guidestareldercare #dementiacare #longtermcare
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In a groundbreaking study published in JAMA Neurology, researchers have identified key factors that increase the risk of developing dementia before the age of 65. This study provides valuable insights for healthcare professionals and individuals alike on preventing young-onset dementia. Dive into the full study to explore the findings and learn actionable steps for maintaining brain health: https://lnkd.in/g75VQBvH. #HealthcareInnovation #DementiaResearch #PreventiveHealthcare
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Dementia Dialogue: Seizures – In this episode of Dementia Dialogue, Dr. Steven Posar explains how non-convulsive seizures can masquerade as agitation. Learn more about bedside neurology services https://loom.ly/IwnRU4E #guidestareldercare #dementiacare #longtermcare
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July 22nd is World Brain Day: an annual event promoted by the World Federation Of Neurology aimed at promoting awareness and education for neurological disorders that affect individuals worldwide. This year's theme is Prevention and we decided to get our people involved and explore this delicate topic together. We start with Pharmacokinetics researcher Marcello C. Laurenti, with whom we get over some of the most important numbers concerning brain health, as well as exploring what prevention means. #AngeliniPharma #EveryStepCloser #WithYouInMind #WorldBrainDay2024
