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How Does Alzheimer's Disease Affect the Brain ~ Dr. Domenico Pratico' - MD, FCPP
How Does Alzheimer’s Disease Affect the Brain? Alzheimer's Disease research suggests the following pathophysiology.

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Oct 21, 20243 min read


What is Mixed Dementia? -Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
Mixed dementia refers to a patient having more than one type of dementia simultaneously with Alzheimer's - read about diagnosis and therapy

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Oct 14, 20243 min read


Can Hearing Aids Help Reduce Cognitive Decline and Dementia?-Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
Hearing aids helps more than just hearing: scientific evidence suggests brain health benefits and reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Oct 7, 20242 min read


Unraveling Anosognosia: when a patient can't grasp their diagnosis-Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
If a patient with dementia or a brain disorder cannot cognitively grasp a medical diagnosis, it may be anosognosia, a little-known illness.

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Oct 2, 20243 min read


Stroke does not affect only older people -Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Recent statistics reveal that stroke rates among younger adults have surged by over 40% in the past few decades. Despite this alarming...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Sep 23, 20242 min read


WORLD ALZHEIMER’S DAY - Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
On World Alzheimer's Day - move forward with a message of unity and hope

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Sep 21, 20242 min read


The Overtaking of Neurological Diseases over Cardiovascular Conditions -Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
A recent study published in "Lancet Neurology" reveals that, as of 2021, more than 3 billion people worldwide were affected by...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Sep 16, 20242 min read


Dementia Diagnosis: The Challenges-Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Receiving a dementia diagnosis is undeniably difficult, especially since most cases are irreversible and lack a cure. Some forms of...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Sep 11, 20242 min read


2024 World Alzheimer’s Month: Shining a Light on Alzheimer's - Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
It's been 12 years since September was declared and celebrated as World Alzheimer’s Month, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Sep 2, 20243 min read


Man’s Best friend and Dementia International Dog Day - Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Man's best friend" is a common name given to domestic dogs, referring to their multi-millennia-long history of close relations, loyalty,...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Aug 26, 20243 min read


The 6 Pillars of Brain Health - Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Brain health is a state of physiological functioning across various areas such as motion, cognition, sensation, and behavior, which...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Aug 19, 20243 min read


Good Oral Health May Reduce Risk of Cognitive Decline ~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Paying a visit to the dentist for many of us is not fun nor a joyride. However, findings from some recent studies are now making a dental...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Aug 5, 20242 min read


Did You Get EVOO Today? ~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
If you didn’t grow up with olive groves as part of the local landscape, you might not have grown up with extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) in...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jul 22, 20242 min read


Can ChatGPT help in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease? ~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) involves the comprehensive assessment of cognitive symptoms, functional abilities, and...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jul 15, 20243 min read


Alzheimer’s disease drug development : an update~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects a significant portion of older individuals, with its prevalence expected to rise in the coming years....

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jul 8, 20242 min read


The Mediterranean Diet: Past, Present, and Future ~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
The Past More than 70 years ago, supported by the Rockefeller Foundation, Leland Allbaugh published a survey on the island of Crete. In...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jul 1, 20242 min read


BRAIN INJURY~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Understanding Brain Injury: Causes, Types, and Impacts Brain injuries are more common than many realize. In fact, current studies reveal...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jun 24, 20243 min read


Young-Onset Dementia Tied to New Risk Factors~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
In most cases, Alzheimer’s disease develops after 65 and is considered the result of multiple factors that, by interacting over time,...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jun 17, 20243 min read


What is Huntington’s disease?~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Huntington's disease (HD) is an inherited genetic disorder that causes nerve cells to gradually die, primarily in areas of the brain that...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jun 10, 20242 min read


On World Environment Day 2024, Why We All Should Adopt an Olive Tree~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
During a recent trip to Lesvos Island in Greece to attend an exciting meeting on Olive Oil and Health, thanks to Fotini and Antonis...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jun 5, 20242 min read
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