Tag Archives: Alzheimer’s Disease

Mayo Clinic Finds Mild Cognitive Impairment is Common, Affects Men Most

January 25th, 2012 - 3:01 pm

Above, Dr. Rosebud Roberts, Mayo Clinic neurologist and epidemiologist, discusses the findings of research study about Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).  The study, “The Incidence of MCI Differs by Subtype and is Higher in Men,” which was published in the Jan. … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Researchers Divide Alzheimer’s Disease into Two Types

September 6th, 2011 - 1:59 pm

Investigators at the Florida campus of Mayo Clinic identified distinct subtypes of Alzheimer’s disease, including one that occurs most often in middle-aged adults and is rapidly progressive and another type that occurs most often in very old patients that advances … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Most Feared Disease?

February 25th, 2011 - 2:46 pm

When it comes to your health what worries you the most?  Cancer?  Heart disease?  Stroke? Diabetes?  In a recent survey conducted for the MetLife Foundation,  Cancer was the most feared disease in the United States.  And while heart disease, stroke … Continue reading →

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Concerns About Your Memory? Join Mayo Clinic, USA Today for Twitter Chat

September 13th, 2010 - 8:45 am

On Thursday, Sept. 16 from 1-2 p.m. EDT, Mayo Clinic (@MayoClinic) and USA Today are teaming to provide another hour-long opportunity for you to discuss health-related topics with a Mayo Clinic subject expert via Twitter. Ronald Petersen, M.D., Ph.D., (@RonPetersenMD), … Continue reading →

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Mild Cognitive Impairment is More Common in Men

August 31st, 2010 - 3:04 pm

A new Mayo Clinic study found that the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment was 1.5 times higher in men than in women. The research, part of the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging, also showed a prevalence rate of 16 percent. … Continue reading →

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Apathy and Depression Predict Progression from MCI to Dementia, Treatment Could Delay Dementia

July 8th, 2010 - 4:49 pm

A new Mayo Clinic study found that apathy and depression significantly predict an individual’s progression from mild cognitive impairment, a disorder of the brain that affects nerve cells involved in thinking abilities, to dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body … Continue reading →

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#MayoUSAToday Twitter Chat on Alzheimer's Disease

March 9th, 2010 - 10:30 am

Ron Petersen, M.D., Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Mayo Clinic, will participate in a Twitter chat on Wednesday, March 10 from 11 a.m. to noon to discuss Alzheimer’s Disease and the latest annual statistics from the Alzheimer’s … Continue reading →

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Mild Cognitive Impairment – Ten Years Later

December 29th, 2009 - 8:33 am

Ten years ago, Mayo Clinic investigators published a seminal paper on mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Since then, thousands of papers have appeared in the medical literature focusing on this early stage of cognitive disorders. According to Mayo Clinic scientists, understanding … Continue reading →

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Rock Stars of Science on Capitol Hill

September 22nd, 2009 - 8:57 am

“A rock star is anyone whose genius can move the masses, whether they are on stage or in a laboratory.” A recent Harris poll found that most Americans cannot name one living scientist. On September 24th, Mayo Clinic neurologist Ron … Continue reading →

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Mayo Physician Publishes JAMA Editorial on Mediterranean Diet and Alzheimer's Disease

August 11th, 2009 - 3:00 pm

An editorial authored by Mayo Clinic neurologist David Knopman, M.D. was published today in the Journal of American Medicine (JAMA). The editorial, Mediterranean Diet and Late-Life Cognitive Impairment, discusses the results of two new studies on the Mediterranean-type diet and … Continue reading →

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