While dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are terms that are often used interchangeably, they don’t mean the same thing. Understanding the difference isn’t just helpful for clarity, it’s essential for ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Doctors have newly outlined a type of dementia that could be more common than Alzheimer's among the oldest adults, according to a ...

News about Alzheimer's rose to the forefront in 2025, as the FDA approved the first diagnostic blood test and drugmakers reported 3-year outcomes for both anti-amyloid drugs, lecanemab (Leqembi) and ...

I remember the first time I was on stage and scrambled my words. If my lines in a play were supposed to be “Sherwin-Williams,” I’d find “William Sherman” or other similarly discombobulated phrases ...

On its own, LATE dementia is less severe than Alzheimer’s, but in combination, it makes Alzheimer’s symptoms worse, scientists say. Doctors told Ray Hester he was in the beginning stages of ...

A psychologist has clarified the actual definition of “mixed dementia” whilst addressing a widespread misunderstanding. Dr ...

This image shows average tau buildup in the brain using PI-2620. The tracer uptake in different regions is measured by a quantitative method called Standardized Uptake Value Ratio (SUVR), helping ...

Dr Kelynn Lee has clarified the definition of 'mixed dementia' and dispelled a common misconception ...