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Dr. Domenico Pratico

Apr 7, 20232 min read

Women health, Mediterranean diet and Cardiovascular disease ~ Domenico Pratico, MD, Temple Uni.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the primary cause of mortality in women, accounting for 35% of all female deaths globally. A healthy diet...

Dr. Domenico Pratico

Apr 3, 20232 min read

Women and Alzheimer’s disease: a story of gender inequality? : Domenico Pratico, MD, Temple Uni.

Nearly two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease are women, and now there are questions about the validity of the long-held...

Dr. Domenico Pratico

Mar 24, 20232 min read

A Brief History of Alzheimer's Disease, by Domenico Pratico, MD (Temple University)

Cognitive decline and impaired memory in aged individuals, aka "dementia", have been recognized for a very long time. One of the earliest...

Dr. Domenico Pratico

Mar 20, 20232 min read

March: Women’s History Month! ~ Domenico Pratico, MD, Temple University

Every year, March is designated as Women's History Month in the United States, Canada, and other nations. Women's History Month is...

Dr. Domenico Pratico

Mar 13, 20232 min read

Reducing Your Risk: Modifiable Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's disease is a devastating condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and it's becoming increasingly important to...

Dr. Domenico Pratico

Mar 10, 20232 min read

Medications to avoid for a patient with Alzheimer’s disease

It is common for patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) to take medications for other health problems, such as high blood pressure and...

Feb 3, 20233 min read

'Common Myths about Alzheimer’s disease' by Dr. Domenico Pratico

For patients and caregivers, getting the facts about Alzheimer’s disease is essential. Unfortunately, there is also so much...

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Feb 3, 20232 min read

'Cognitive Changes in Normal Aging' by Dr. Domenico Pratico

As a part of aging, many healthy adults experience subtle changes in short-term memory (e.g., forgetting where you parked your car or the...

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Jan 25, 20233 min read

Katz School of Medicine opens Alzheimer’s Center, Dr. Domenico Pratico

The Lewis Katz School of Medicine created the Alzheimer’s Center at Temple from funds donated by Board of Trustees member Phil Richards...

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