September 9, 2009
Scientists find new links to genes that may be beneficial in better understanding Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – Scientists have reportedly found three genes in addition to APOE4 that are links to Alzheimer’s, which may contribute to better understanding of and treatment for the disease. As reported by Reuters, researchers […]
August 26, 2009
Premature aging of the brain is seen in individuals who are overweight or obese.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – A new study suggests that brain degeneration is an issue for people who are significantly overweight or obese. As reported by LiveScience.com, researchers found that the brains of obese individuals contained 8 percent less […]
June 13, 2009
Companies are teaming up to create a shoe with a built in GPS tracking device.
Wired PR News – The development of a unique type of shoe is in the works, which will benefit those with dementia diseases and their families. As reported by AFP, technology company GTX Corp. and shoe manufacturer Aetrex Worldwide plan […]
May 18, 2009
A new study suggests a link exists between irregular heartbeat and Alzheimer’s Disease.
Wired PR News – A new study finds that irregular heartbeat may be tied to the development of Alzheimer’s Disease. As reported by Health Day News, a study conducted on 37,000 individuals showed there to be a relationship between atrial fibrillation, an abnormal […]
March 25, 2009
Data on health care costs reveal there is a significant increase in costs of treatments for patients with the disease.Wired PR News – The medical costs for patients with Alzheimer’s disease is on the rise. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), a recent report suggests that health care costs associated with treatment for Alzheimer’s […]
January 10, 2009
Civil rights attorney Charles “Chuck” Morgan Jr. Passes Away from Alzheimer’s.
Wired PR News.com – A civil rights attorney, noted for his work during the civil rights movement of the 1960’s has died. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Charles “Chuck” Morgan Jr. passed away from Alzheimer’s related complications at age 78.
Morgan, a native of […]
December 8, 2008
Wired PR News.com – Two teenagers have been charged in the abuse cases of patients at a Minnesota nursing home. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Brianna Broitzman, 19, and Ashton Larson, 18, were stated in a complaint filed on Monday to have taunted, spit on, and molested Alzheimer’s patients at the Good Samaritan […]
