Your FAQs Answered: Chronic Kidney Disease and Itching
Itching, or pruritus, is a common symptom in people with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) and those...
What You Need to Know About End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESRD)
Kidneys filter waste and excess water from the blood as urine. Chronic kidney disease causes them to...
What to Know About Stage 4 Kidney Disease
In stage 4 of chronic kidney disease, you have severe, irreversible damage to your kidneys. However,...
What to Know About Cognitive Tests for Alzheimer’s Disease
There’s currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. However, getting diagnosed early can be highly...
What Are the Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Different symptoms characterize the seven stages of Alzheimer’s disease, ranging from forgetfulness to...
Signs and Symptoms of Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
Early onset Alzheimer’s disease is a variant of Alzheimer’s disease that begins to cause symptoms when...
Can a Brain Scan Detect Dementia or Alzheimer’s?
Doctors can use MRI or CT scans to help diagnose dementia or even detect signs of dementia before...
What Are Alzheimer’s Hallucinations?
Hallucinations are a fairly common symptom in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Treatment...
What Is Sundowning?
Sundowning refers to symptoms of confusion and agitation that worsen in the later afternoon and evening...
Understanding Tau Protein and Its Role in Alzheimer’s Disease
The irregular buildup of tau protein in the brain can form “tangles,” which researchers link to several...