Genetic Testing for Alzheimer's Has Emotional Risk

Many people who carry the risky variants never develop the disease; and many people who have Alzheimer’s don’t carry these genes. Knowledge of your status, then, can be unnecessarily frightening or falsely comforting. Source: NEW FEED

Blood Test Heralds New Era in Alzheimer's Diagnosis

A study led by Swedish researchers found the test did more than differentiate between Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Source: NEW FEED

Could the Flu Shot Lower Your Risk for Alzheimer's?

Two new studies being presented Monday at this summer’s virtual Alzheimer’s Association International Conference found a lower incidence of Alzheimer’s in people who got flu and pneumonia vaccines. Source: NEW FEED

Stay Connected With Loved Ones in Nursing Homes

Social restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic can be especially hard for people who can’t visit loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease who are in nursing homes. Source: NEW FEED

Alzheimer's Gene Linked to Severe COVID-19 Risk

Part of the increased risk among people with dementia may owe to high rates of new coronavirus infections in nursing homes. But this study suggests genetics may also be a factor. Source: NEW FEED

Pulmonary Rehab Can Help People With COPD, So Why Do So Few Get It?

Roughly 16 million Americans have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but only a fraction have access to a lifesaving treatment called pulmonary rehabilitation. Source: NEW FEED

Fruits, Tea May Help Fend Off Alzheimer's Disease

New research suggests that eating more fruits or drinking more tea or red wine might help protect your brain. Source: NEW FEED

Trials and Tribulations: Neurology Research During COVID-19

Investigators leading ongoing pivotal trials in Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, and stroke have had to make a quick pivot to change plans and protocols for key trials during the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: NEW FEED

Hospital at Home' May Boost COVID-19 Inpatient Capacity

Tufts is partnering with Medically Home to discharge some non–COVID-19 patients to hospital-level home care, freeing up beds. Certain COVID patients may follow after evaluation criteria are finalized. Source: NEW FEED

Heart Patients: Ask About Home-Based Cardiac Rehab

Mayo Clinic has used home-based cardiac rehab with a small number of patients over the years, but the coronavirus pandemic has made it necessary to transition all cardiac rehab to home-based settings in a matter of weeks. Source: NEW FEED