New insights into Niemann-Pick type C: A form of childhood dementia

by Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen e.V. (DZNE)Bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs) share key molecular and functional alterations observed in NPC1-deficient microglia. Credit:&

Updated on: December 17,2024

New insights into Niemann-Pick type C: A form of childhood dementia

by Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen e.V. (DZNE)Bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs) share key molecular and functional alterations observed in NPC1-deficient microglia. Credit:&

Updated on:December 17,2024

New figures show dementia is leading cause of death in England and Wales

by Alzheimer's Research UKNew figures released by the Office of National Statistics show that for the first time, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are the leading cause of death fo

Updated on: March 07,2024

New figures show dementia is leading cause of death in England and Wales

by Alzheimer's Research UKNew figures released by the Office of National Statistics show that for the first time, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are the leading cause of death fo

Updated on:March 07,2024

Pimavanserin reduced symptoms of dementia-related psychosis in phase 3 trial

by University of ExeterA large-scale trial has found a treatment with pimavanserin substantially reduced psychotic symptoms and reduced risk of relapse of those symptoms compared to placebo in pe

Updated on: March 07,2024

Pimavanserin reduced symptoms of dementia-related psychosis in phase 3 trial

by University of ExeterA large-scale trial has found a treatment with pimavanserin substantially reduced psychotic symptoms and reduced risk of relapse of those symptoms compared to placebo in pe

Updated on:March 07,2024

Socioeconomic deprivation linked to higher risk of epilepsy related to traumatic brain injury

by Lori SolomonSocioeconomic deprivation increases the risk for sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and in some age groups, it may also increase the risk for epilepsy after a TBI, according to

Updated on: July 17,2024

Socioeconomic deprivation linked to higher risk of epilepsy related to traumatic brain injury

by Lori SolomonSocioeconomic deprivation increases the risk for sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and in some age groups, it may also increase the risk for epilepsy after a TBI, according to

Updated on:July 17,2024

Cleaning up the air could help prevent Alzheimer's

by Dennis Thompson(HealthDay)—Air pollution causes you to gasp and wheeze. Smog puts strain on your hearts and inflames your lungs.Could dirty air also be costing you your brain health?A trio of new s

Updated on: July 04,2024

Cleaning up the air could help prevent Alzheimer's

by Dennis Thompson(HealthDay)—Air pollution causes you to gasp and wheeze. Smog puts strain on your hearts and inflames your lungs.Could dirty air also be costing you your brain health?A trio of new s

Updated on:July 04,2024

Greater abdominal aortic calcification ups dementia risk in older women

Older women with more advanced abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) have a higher risk for late-life dementia, according to a study published online June 26 inThe Lancet Regional Health: Western

Updated on: May 13,2024

Greater abdominal aortic calcification ups dementia risk in older women

Older women with more advanced abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) have a higher risk for late-life dementia, according to a study published online June 26 inThe Lancet Regional Health: Western

Updated on:May 13,2024

Our minds may process language like chatbots, study reveals

byHebrew University of JerusalemZero-shot encoding and decoding analysis. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46631-yA recent study has found fascinating simi

Updated on: November 28,2024

Our minds may process language like chatbots, study reveals

byHebrew University of JerusalemZero-shot encoding and decoding analysis. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46631-yA recent study has found fascinating simi

Updated on:November 28,2024

New concussion sign could identify up to 33% of undiagnosed concussions

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainConcussion researchers have recognized a new concussion sign that could identify up to 33% of undiagnosed concussions. After a hit

Updated on: November 07,2024

New concussion sign could identify up to 33% of undiagnosed concussions

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainConcussion researchers have recognized a new concussion sign that could identify up to 33% of undiagnosed concussions. After a hit

Updated on:November 07,2024

Signs of Alzheimer's disease may be detectable before significant symptoms are obvious

by University of GlasgowCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHealthy people with a higher genetic risk of Alzheimer's disease may show differences in brain structure and in cognitive test scores

Updated on: April 08,2024

Signs of Alzheimer's disease may be detectable before significant symptoms are obvious

by University of GlasgowCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHealthy people with a higher genetic risk of Alzheimer's disease may show differences in brain structure and in cognitive test scores

Updated on:April 08,2024

New brain discovery could help in the fight against obesity

byUniversity of AberdeenCredit:Current Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2024.02.074One of the largest threats to human health is obesity, but now researchers from the University of

Updated on: March 28,2024

New brain discovery could help in the fight against obesity

byUniversity of AberdeenCredit:Current Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2024.02.074One of the largest threats to human health is obesity, but now researchers from the University of

Updated on:March 28,2024

Reelin reverts the main pathological processes related to Alzheimer's and other tauopathy

by University of BarcelonaImage of a primary neuronal cell culture with detection of MAP2 dendritic marker (red) and Neurofilament axon marker (green). Credit: University of BarcelonaPromoting th

Updated on: April 01,2024

Reelin reverts the main pathological processes related to Alzheimer's and other tauopathy

by University of BarcelonaImage of a primary neuronal cell culture with detection of MAP2 dendritic marker (red) and Neurofilament axon marker (green). Credit: University of BarcelonaPromoting th

Updated on:April 01,2024

Research team develops social app to support Alzheimer's caregivers

by Indiana UniversityEvery day, more than 15 million unpaid caregivers provide care to people with Alzheimer's disease, with little outside support and often at the risk of their own health.N

Updated on: February 28,2024

Research team develops social app to support Alzheimer's caregivers

by Indiana UniversityEvery day, more than 15 million unpaid caregivers provide care to people with Alzheimer's disease, with little outside support and often at the risk of their own health.N

Updated on:February 28,2024