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As you get older people expect that their hearing may not be as good as it used to be. If you have been to many loud music concerts or worked in a very noisy workplace you would also find some hearing loss. But it has been found that having contracted other diseases like COVID, Measles, …
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Research from Dementia Australia shows people living with will increase 93 per cent by 2054. With Dementia being the second cause of death in Australia, we look into what can be done to improve the healthcare sector. We spoke with Dr Kaele Stokes, the Executive Director of Services at Dementia Australia, about the importance of …
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A recent Swedish study has appeared to show a link between chronic stress and depression and a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. Dementia experts have reminded the public that the study has its limitations while welcoming the continued dialogue and destigmatisation around brain health. If you have any …
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Human dementia is a well-documented disease, but a senior Australian veterinary surgeon says it also commonly afflicts man’s best friend – with equally devastating results. Canine Cognitive Dysfunction affects up to 15 per cent of older dogs in Australia and, more often than not, their owners fail to recognise the symptoms. National Radio News Director …
Eye tracking technology has had a bad rap of late: it’s been associated with pervasive security at big retail outlets and many have suggested its potential to intrude on privacy far outweighs its benefits. But researchers at Flinders University say they’ve found the technology can actually assist people with dementia – especially the aged and …
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Research into dementia at Macquarie University has had some other beneficial applications. The discovery that gene therapy that can stop the progression of dementia also appears to be of benefit in the treatment of severe epilepsy in children in that it can stop seizures. This is in cases where other therapies are not effective. It …