
淡水馬偕醫療團隊執行深層腦部刺激術DBS 改善中重度巴金森病患症狀
台灣邁入高齡化社會,巴金森病為第二常見神經退化疾病。淡水馬偕紀念醫院神經內科與神經外科團隊引進「深層腦部刺激術(DBS)」,透過精準神經調控,為中重度巴金森病患提供新的治療契機,改善症狀、延長良好功能期,重拾生活品質。

台灣邁入高齡化社會,巴金森病為第二常見神經退化疾病。淡水馬偕紀念醫院神經內科與神經外科團隊引進「深層腦部刺激術(DBS)」,透過精準神經調控,為中重度巴金森病患提供新的治療契機,改善症狀、延長良好功能期,重拾生活品質。

布魯斯威利妻艾瑪赫明接受採訪,駁斥大眾對失智症的誤解,強調丈夫雖確診額顳葉型失智症,但仍能聽懂她說話,並非失去所有反應與快樂,失智不等於阿茲海默症。

美國最新研究發現,部分與血癌相關的基因突變也出現在阿茲海默症患者的大腦中。研究人員認為,這些突變的免疫細胞可能進入腦部引發發炎反應,傷害神經細胞,成為失智症發展的新線索。未來或可透過抽血檢測此類變異,評估失智風險。

國立高雄大學資管系學生林建宏、蔡政倫以「家庭互動APP輔助判斷失智」構想,透過日常互動遊戲蒐集資料並結合AI分析,協助家屬及早留意失智風險,奪得「三分鐘永續提案電梯簡報競賽」冠軍。競賽聚焦生成式AI時代下的挑戰與行動。

醫學研究指出,失智症的病理變化早在出現症狀前15至20年就已展開,中年(40至60歲)是降低風險的關鍵介入時機。研究顯示,中年維持規律運動習慣,晚年失智症風險可降40%至45%。

台北榮總舉辦失智症衛教講座,強調失智症非正常老化,而是可診斷、可治療的疾病。新型藥物能清除腦部毒性蛋白,延緩病程,但需把握早期治療時機。醫師呼籲,長者若出現反覆忘事、方向感變差等情況,應及早接受專業評估。

土城醫院神經內科主任徐榮隆提醒,血糖長期波動會使腦細胞「缺電」,失智風險增約72%。高血糖和低血糖同樣傷腦,呼籲民眾年輕時就應注意血糖變化,以降低未來失智症風險。

行政院長卓榮泰13日訪視南投「愚人之友」長照機構,強調我國失智人口近40萬且年輕化,長照3.0編列1153億元預算並升級失智症政策綱領。他指示衛福部研議將失智資源納入長照3.0,並考慮放寬人力、收案限制及導入AI科技等措施,以減輕家屬負擔並提升照護品質。

US influencer doctor Leonid Kim emphasizes that dementia prevention starts before memory loss. Key strategies include prioritizing sleep for brain cleansing, regular exercise like walking to stimulate neural growth, controlling blood pressure in middle age (40-50s) to prevent vascular damage, and engaging in lifelong learning and social activities to build cognitive reserve. A multi-faceted approach is crucial for long-term brain health.

珍世明眼科醫師王孟祺指出,白內障不僅影響視力,更與大腦退化、失智症風險密切相關。研究發現,眼睛水晶體與大腦的類澱粉蛋白沉積機制相似,接受白內障手術可改善視力並降低失智風險。

A US study found a correlation between glucosamine use and a higher likelihood of developing dementia in individuals with mild cognitive impairment. The research, published in Nature Metabolism, also noted a link between glucosamine and increased mortality risk in Alzheimer's patients, though further human trials are needed to confirm causality.

衛福部新營醫院推出「溫柔的處方」失智症照護新觀念,透過觸覺、活動與音樂介入,協助長者重建安全感,降低躁動,減輕照顧者壓力。

美國一項最新研究顯示,經常攝取高度加工食品,特別是加工肉類,罹患失智症及認知功能障礙的風險明顯較高。研究追蹤逾5300名50歲以上成年人近9年,發現高加工食品攝取量最多者,失智風險增58%。

Animal-assisted therapy is emerging as a key non-pharmacological intervention for dementia care in Taiwan, where over 380,000 people have dementia. The trend is fueled by a growing pet population and successful pilot programs.

交通部將推出高齡駕駛新制,七十五歲高齡駕駛換照措施下降至七十歲,七十五歲後,每滿三年換發一次

屏東縣首創「愛智憶」計畫,提供疑似失智者免費交通接送與全額就醫補助,顯著提升確診率至84.4%,並增加極輕度確診比率,減輕家屬照顧壓力。

Taiwan has approved two new antibody drugs, lecanemab and donanemab, for Alzheimer's treatment. These drugs target and clear amyloid-beta plaques in the brain, aiming to slow cognitive decline, particularly in early stages. While effective, potential side effects like brain swelling or bleeding require regular MRI monitoring and genetic testing.

屏東一名患有失智症的黃姓老翁騎機車外出後失聯,家人透過AirTag定位發現其蹤跡,警方循線調閱監視器,發現他騎向高屏溪河床。員警徒步搜尋4小時後,於深夜尋獲受困沙堆中的老翁,所幸平安無事。

Hearing loss, often linked to aging, can lead to social isolation, depression, and increased dementia risk. Doctors note that untreated hearing impairment can cause 'pseudo-dementia' symptoms like irrelevant answers and slow responses. Regular hearing checks after age 50 are advised.

Doctors warn that hearing loss, especially from prolonged earphone use and noise exposure, is linked to increased dementia risk and social isolation. Early detection and intervention, like hearing aids, can help mitigate these effects and prevent "pseudo-dementia" symptoms.

前總統馬英九辦公室發布影片駁斥失智傳言,並指控前幕僚破壞財政紀律。巧合的是,立法院將排審包含國民黨、民眾黨、民進黨版本的「失智症基本法草案」,旨在建立早期發現、診斷、介入機制,並保障失智者權益。

Former President Ma Ying-jeou denied dementia, leading to differing accounts. Presidential Office advisor Lin Chih-chieh shared her experience caring for her mother with dementia, describing it as a "long farewell" and urging public understanding and support.

前總統馬英九駁斥失智傳聞,強調自己仍積極閱讀運動。文章也提及林芳郁、菅直人、布魯斯威利等名人失智案例,並引用台中市政府衛生局衛教手冊,提出多動腦、多運動、多參與社會互動、地中海型飲食、維持健康體重等預防失智的「趨吉」原則,以及遠離三高、頭部外傷、抽菸、憂鬱等「避凶」原則。

A joint Swedish and Australian study found that mentally active sedentary behavior, like reading, may reduce dementia risk, while passive activities like watching TV are linked to higher risk. The research, published in the "American Journal of Preventive Medicine," analyzed data from over 20,000 adults.