Chula develops blood test for markers of Alzheimer’s 10 years before onset
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2023
The Thai Red Cross Emerging Infectious Diseases Health Science Center at the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University has unveiled research on a blood test for markers of Alzheimer’s that can give a 10-year warning. The test may enable people to slow the development of dementia in old age.
A Hot Trend in Aging Society: Knowing about Alzheimers Disease and Dementia Can Slow Their Progress
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2021
It is well known that the proportion of children in the population has been reducing in number while the proportion of the elderly has been increasing.
FDA approves first drug to slow decline of Alzheimers disease
TUESDAY, JUNE 08, 2021
WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the first Alzheimers treatment intended to slow cognitive decline, a move hailed by patients and advocates but sharply criticized by others who argued there was not sufficient evidence the drug works.
Woman, 84, missing for a week found dead in house storeroom
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2019
An 84-year-old woman suffering from Alzheimer’s, who was reported missing from her house in Bangkok last weekend, was found dead in the storeroom of her house.
A Thai-made robot that takes care of those with Alzheimer’s
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 02, 2018
CT Robotics has launched its latest version of a Thai-made-and-designed robot, “Dinsow Mini 2”, which is embedded with artificial intelligence and is designed to be a companion for the elderly, especially those with Alzheimer’s.
Notice from FDA quickest way to legalise marijuana, says GPO chairman
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018
THAILAND WILL be able to start using marijuana to treat medical conditions from January onwards, if the Government Pharmaceutical Organisation’s (GPO) suggestion is taken up.