Columbia Neurologist Lawrence S. Honig, MD, PhD comments about the new Alzheimer's blood testing study and how its findings could be useful, but up to a point.
Dr. Miguel Arce Rentería, a neuropsychologist at Columbia University, comments that treatment that focuses on social issues may hold off the worst of Alzheimer’s Disease for years.
Neuropsychologist Victoria M. Leavitt, PhD is featured in three EveryDay Health podcasts about recognizing and treating patients with mild cognitive impairment.
"Hispanics and individuals of African ancestry have been significantly underrepresented in research of Alzheimer’s disease, although engaging underserved minorities is critical..." says Dr. Reitz
Research from Scott Small's lab at Columbia University suggests a different approach to tackling the disease, and a new startup company is now trying to turn that approach into treatments.
For more than 20 years, scientists have known that people with hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, or obesity have a higher likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Various programs around the country connect neurologic patients and caregivers with the arts. One such example is Arts & Minds, an organization founded by Dr. James M. Noble