Dementia Prevention Center

07/31/2022

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S030698771200031X

Alzheimer’s disease as currently described in the medical literature is often more a description of dementia rather than a specific disease. In over a…

03/14/2021

Clinical improvement in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Case published.

The patient was given the diagnosis during evaluation at a comprehensive amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) center by the neurology team. During the year prior to the diagnosis of ALS the patient was evaluated by seven different neurologists over the course of the progressive disease. Coordinated e...

10/11/2020

We are keeping a close eye on all of the studies of how the SARS-CoV-2 virus causes neurological damage. The findings of the white matter changes (from damage related to viral infection) is a growing area of interest. Keep safe (3d astrocyte attached)

11/07/2019

Protecting each and every neuron at times requires a dedicated approach. We get many questions about a hypercoaguable evaluation - as many cases are often left incomplete - we look initially at: PT/INR, PTT, Factor V Leiden (Factor 5), Anti-thrombin 3, Protein C, Protein S, Homocystine Level, Uric Acid Level, Lactate, ANA, Pyruvate, MTHFR Gene Mutation, Antiphospholipid Panel, Anti-cardiolipin antibody (IGG, IGA, IGM), Factor II Gene Mutation(Factor 2) and Lp(a)

06/14/2019

The Lackawanna County Medical Society hosted it’s fourth First Friday Scranton Health Fair on June 7th.

11/03/2018

https://www.wikitribune.com/article/92358/

Presented this month in Barcelona new data about the some improvement in the treatment of dementia - or at least slowing it down. This data matches experience that we have had also in unique cases.

Successful tests in Spain and the US bring hope to Alzheimer's patients and families

06/11/2018

Presenting "The Micron Stroke Hypothesis of Alzheimer's disease and dementia" at EuroSciCon U.K. Alzheimer's Disease Congress. Presenting in the O2 and sharing ideas with so many great people from around the world was an honor. Back – Laurent Meijer, Andrea Cavalli, Hugo Geerts, Zeljko Svedruzic Front – Luis Aguayo, Charlotte Jendresen, Andreas Kopke, Allen Orehek Botond Penke (Co –Chair) and Ruth Itzhaki (Co-Chair).