After decades of stagnating research, there's renewed momentum: new monoclonal antibodies against amyloid deposits, such as Lecanemab or Donanemab, are directly targeting the disease mechanisms of Alzheimer's dementia for the first time. Previous medications could only alleviate symptoms, but not slow the progression of the disease. How promising are the new drugs – and…
Hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood swings – the menopausal phase can cause various physical and mental changes in women. Memory performance and other cognitive abilities, such as concentration and attention, can also be influenced by hormonal changes during this life stage. To alleviate the various symptoms of menopause, menopausal hormone replacement therapy can be used in...
In medical research, the use of cannabinoids is gaining increasing importance – including in the treatment of dementia. The primary focus is on alleviating behavioral and psychological symptoms such as aggressive behavior, sleep disturbances, and loss of appetite. But what scientific findings exist on this topic? What therapeutic potentials...
Certain neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as depression and psychosis, occur more frequently in women with Alzheimer's dementia than in men with Alzheimer's dementia. This is one of the central findings of a study by researchers from the Netherlands, Sweden, the USA, Canada, and Australia. In people with Alzheimer's dementia (AD), neuropsychiatric...
Wie häufig sind Schlafstörungen bei Menschen mit Demenz? Britische Forscherinnen haben elf Studien ausgewertet, die auf vier Kontinenten durchgeführt wurden. Dies erhöhte die Übertragbarkeit der Ergebnisse auf andere Regionen auf der Welt. Schwierigkeiten beim Ein- oder Durchschlafen, zu wenig Schlaf oder nächtliches Aufstehen: Haben Menschen mit Demenz Schlafstörungen, kann dies …
Around one-third of Parkinson's patients are affected by dementia. This requires individualized treatment, especially when, for example, motor or psychological symptoms and cognitive impairments occur. Around one-third of Parkinson's patients are affected by dementia. To address the specific needs of patients and their caregivers with individualized…
People with dementia often suffer from sleep disorders during the course of their illness. Waking up at night, excessive daytime napping, or long periods of falling asleep are a major burden for those affected and their relatives. Experts from the Munich Klinikum rechts der Isar explain the causes and which therapies are useful. Approximately ...
