Brain Scans Diagnose Dementia

Tens of millions of people suffer from memory loss

Thursday, November 10, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Brain Scans May Improve Dementia Diagnosis, Treatment Tens of millions of people worldwide suffer from memory loss and mental impairment due to dementia. While there's no cure, medication may temporarily improve some symptoms... Read more ...  News Scientists Restore Leg Movement in Paralyzed Monkeys Using a wireless brain-spinal connection, scientists report they restored leg movement in paralyzed monkeys. This is the first time this type of system -- called a neural prosthetic -- has restored... Read more ... Trump Victory Offers Chance to Repeal Obamacare This year's bitterly fought presidential election had little to do with health care. But now that real estate magnate Donald Trump has won, it's... Read more ... New Spine Stimulation Device Provides Pain Relief High-frequency electrical stimulation of the spinal cord may relieve severe chronic back pain more effectively than conventional low-frequency stimulation, a new study finds. In initial testing... Read more ... Health Tip: What Could Trigger Heart Palpitations? Heart palpitations are irregular heartbeats that should be observed by a doctor without delay. The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute says triggers may include... Read more ... Senior Health Center MedicineNet's Senior Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind as you age. Get access to various senior health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides seniors through the stages of their life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home