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Study finds the timing of CSF biomarker divergence for Alzheimer disease, normal cognition varies

Study finds the timing of CSF biomarker divergence for Alzheimer disease, normal cognition varies

by Elana GotkineCerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and other biomarkers differ for individuals with Alzheimer disease and cognitively normal controls, with the estimated times of divergence varying from 18 to

Study finds the timing of CSF biomarker divergence for Alzheimer disease, normal cognition varies

by Elana GotkineCerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and other biomarkers differ for individuals with Alzheimer disease and cognitively normal controls, with the estimated times of divergence varying from 18 to
Alzheimer's risk genes converge on microglia

Alzheimer's risk genes converge on microglia

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit: CC0 Public DomainDNA determines a large part of the risk for Alzheimer's disease, but it remained unclear how many genetic risk factor

Alzheimer's risk genes converge on microglia

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit: CC0 Public DomainDNA determines a large part of the risk for Alzheimer's disease, but it remained unclear how many genetic risk factor
Hyperactive neurons may be culprit in Alzheimer's

Hyperactive neurons may be culprit in Alzheimer's

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityA long-term reduction in neuronal activity reduces amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease, Yale University researchers have found. The study, usi

Hyperactive neurons may be culprit in Alzheimer's

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityA long-term reduction in neuronal activity reduces amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease, Yale University researchers have found. The study, usi
Immune cell changes provide new insights into preventing brain injury after cardiac arrest

Immune cell changes provide new insights into preventing brain injury after cardiac arrest

byMass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite improvements in CPR and rates of getting patients to the hospital, only about 10% of people ultimately survive after out-of-hospit

Immune cell changes provide new insights into preventing brain injury after cardiac arrest

byMass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite improvements in CPR and rates of getting patients to the hospital, only about 10% of people ultimately survive after out-of-hospit
COVID lockdowns affected adolescents' brain structures, says research

COVID lockdowns affected adolescents' brain structures, says research

by James Goodwin,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainArecent studyreported the somewhat alarming observation that the social disruptions of COVID lockdowns caused significant ch

COVID lockdowns affected adolescents' brain structures, says research

by James Goodwin,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainArecent studyreported the somewhat alarming observation that the social disruptions of COVID lockdowns caused significant ch
Abdominal fat depots can impact brain health and cognition in individuals at high risk for Alzheimer's disease

Abdominal fat depots can impact brain health and cognition in individuals at high risk for Alzheimer's disease

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe impact of abdominal fat on brain health and cognition is generally more pronounced in middle-aged men at high risk of Alzheimer's dis

Abdominal fat depots can impact brain health and cognition in individuals at high risk for Alzheimer's disease

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe impact of abdominal fat on brain health and cognition is generally more pronounced in middle-aged men at high risk of Alzheimer's dis
Seniors with dementia make more emergency department visits

Seniors with dementia make more emergency department visits

by Indiana UniversityOlder adults with dementia are more frequent visitors to emergency departments, returning at higher rates and incurring greater costs than older adults without dementia, acco

Seniors with dementia make more emergency department visits

by Indiana UniversityOlder adults with dementia are more frequent visitors to emergency departments, returning at higher rates and incurring greater costs than older adults without dementia, acco
Preventing brain injury complications with specialized optical fibers

Preventing brain injury complications with specialized optical fibers

byAmerican Chemical SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainFiber optics are a means of transmitting information at incredibly high speeds. However, the technology can be used for more than just providi

Preventing brain injury complications with specialized optical fibers

byAmerican Chemical SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainFiber optics are a means of transmitting information at incredibly high speeds. However, the technology can be used for more than just providi
Anticholinergics may not be best choice for rehab patients with dementia

Anticholinergics may not be best choice for rehab patients with dementia

by Pennsylvania State UniversityDuring rehabilitation following an acute hospital stay, medications that block neurotransmitters may be overprescribed to older patients suffering from delirium su

Anticholinergics may not be best choice for rehab patients with dementia

by Pennsylvania State UniversityDuring rehabilitation following an acute hospital stay, medications that block neurotransmitters may be overprescribed to older patients suffering from delirium su