Category: "Alzheimer’s"

Alzheimer’s Genes Might Also Raise Odds for Epilepsy

Alzheimer’s Genes Might Also Raise Odds for Epilepsy

People with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease may have an increased risk of epilepsy, a new study says. And folks with a certain type of epilepsy may have higher odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Having Alzheimer’s was linked to a 5.3% increased risk of generalized epilepsy, researchers report in the journal Neurology. This involves seizures […]

7 types of neurological disorder you must know

7 types of neurological disorder you must know

This article aims to illuminate seven fascinating types of neurological disorder that are essential for everyone to know. From cognitive impairments to motor dysfunction, neurological disorders significantly impact a person’s daily life and burden their families and society. 7 most common neurological disorders 1. Alzheimer’s Disease This devastating neurological disorder represents a profound unraveling of […]

Pakistanis Suffering From Misconceptions, Superstitions On Mental Illnesses: Dr. Atta

Pakistanis Suffering From Misconceptions, Superstitions On Mental Illnesses: Dr. Atta

Former federal minister for Science and Technology, Prof. Dr Atta-ur-Rehman said that people in Pakistan are still suffering from misconceptions and superstitions about Alzheimer’s, epilepsy and Parkinson’s, while the world has gone a long way in the field of neuroscience Former Federal minister for Science and Technology, Prof. Dr Atta-ur-Rehman said that people in Pakistan are still suffering from misconceptions and […]

Don’t Miss Tomorrow Night… Epilepsy Association “Zoom-Learn-Ask”

Don’t Miss Tomorrow Night… Epilepsy Association “Zoom-Learn-Ask”

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Persons With Alzheimer’s Disease More Likely To Experience Recurring Epileptic Seizures

Persons With Alzheimer’s Disease More Likely To Experience Recurring Epileptic Seizures

Clinicians Should Monitor and Treat Seizures in Persons with Dementia FROM THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2019 Individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease experience epileptic seizures up to six-and-a-half times more often than people without dementia, according to new research reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2019 in Los Angeles. Also reported at AAIC 2019, persons with […]

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