Mayo Clinic finds new type of memory loss that’s often mistaken for Alzheimer’s

Scientists at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota say they have identified a new type of memory loss. Limbic Predominant Amnesic Neurodegenerative Syndrome (LANS) affects the limbic system of the brain, which helps regulate emotions and behavior. This syndrome is Alzheimer’s diseaseHowever, the disease is not progressing very quickly and “the prognosis is good,” according to […]

Alzheimer’s app could be key for newly diagnosed patients

A personalized diagnosis for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease may soon be just a click away. Researchers at the University Medical Center Amsterdam announced that they have developed a prototype app based on a model that predicts five-year intellectual decline in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. The model is inspired by detailed information collected from nearly […]