P-glycoprotein removes Alzheimer's-associated toxin from the brain

by Southern Methodist University(A) The first frame of SMU's simulation shows amyloid-β bound to the drug binding domains of P-gp. (B) The final frame of the same simulation shows P-gp pushin

Updated on: April 01,2024 18

P-glycoprotein removes Alzheimer's-associated toxin from the brain

by Southern Methodist University(A) The first frame of SMU's simulation shows amyloid-β bound to the drug binding domains of P-gp. (B) The final frame of the same simulation shows P-gp pushin

Updated on:April 01,2024 18

Alzheimer's patients exhibit changes in blood lipids typical of premature ageing

by Medical University of ViennaAlzheimer's disease: patients exhibit changes in certain blood lipids that are typical of premature ageing. Credit: Medical University of ViennaThe neurodegener

Updated on: March 09,2024 20

Alzheimer's patients exhibit changes in blood lipids typical of premature ageing

by Medical University of ViennaAlzheimer's disease: patients exhibit changes in certain blood lipids that are typical of premature ageing. Credit: Medical University of ViennaThe neurodegener

Updated on:March 09,2024 20

Can older adults with dementia continue to drive? More study is needed

by American Geriatrics SocietyHow do you know when it's time for an older adult with mild dementia to stop driving? Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to inte

Updated on: March 07,2024 14

Can older adults with dementia continue to drive? More study is needed

by American Geriatrics SocietyHow do you know when it's time for an older adult with mild dementia to stop driving? Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to inte

Updated on:March 07,2024 14

Neuroscientists gain insight into cause of Alzheimer's symptoms

by Virginia TechVirginia Tech Carilion Research Institute scientists have uncovered a mechanism in the brain that could account for some of the neural degeneration and memory loss in people with

Updated on: February 27,2024 10

Neuroscientists gain insight into cause of Alzheimer's symptoms

by Virginia TechVirginia Tech Carilion Research Institute scientists have uncovered a mechanism in the brain that could account for some of the neural degeneration and memory loss in people with

Updated on:February 27,2024 10

Micro-needle insertion into hippocampus helps brain regeneration in animal model of Alzheimer's disease

by Cell Transplantation Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain RepairResearchers testing the potential positive effects of "micro-injury" by brief insertion of a small needle into the hipp

Updated on: February 28,2024 16

Micro-needle insertion into hippocampus helps brain regeneration in animal model of Alzheimer's disease

by Cell Transplantation Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain RepairResearchers testing the potential positive effects of "micro-injury" by brief insertion of a small needle into the hipp

Updated on:February 28,2024 16

Dementia care at home: Raising knowledge and confidence to improve quality and decrease costs

by New York UniversityOver two thirds or the home health care population consists of adults over the age of 65, approximately 36% have some form of cognitive impairment, including dementia. Accor

Updated on: February 28,2024 11

Dementia care at home: Raising knowledge and confidence to improve quality and decrease costs

by New York UniversityOver two thirds or the home health care population consists of adults over the age of 65, approximately 36% have some form of cognitive impairment, including dementia. Accor

Updated on:February 28,2024 11

Emergency/urgent hospitalizations linked to accelerated cognitive decline in older adults

by Rush University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainEmergency and urgent hospitalizations are associated with an increased rate of cognitive decline in older adults, report researchers at R

Updated on: June 18,2024 3

Emergency/urgent hospitalizations linked to accelerated cognitive decline in older adults

by Rush University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainEmergency and urgent hospitalizations are associated with an increased rate of cognitive decline in older adults, report researchers at R

Updated on:June 18,2024 3

Drop in body temperature linked to aging aggravates manifestations of Alzheimer's disease

by Laval UniversityDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.The drop in body temperature associated with aging could aggravate the main manif

Updated on: February 28,2024 12

Drop in body temperature linked to aging aggravates manifestations of Alzheimer's disease

by Laval UniversityDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.The drop in body temperature associated with aging could aggravate the main manif

Updated on:February 28,2024 12

Gene defect may point to solution for Alzheimer's

by University of BergenLaurence Bindoff (picture) and Janniche Torsvik have studied the connection between the protein (PITRM1) and neurodegeneration in order to create new medicines to fight Alz

Updated on: February 28,2024 18

Gene defect may point to solution for Alzheimer's

by University of BergenLaurence Bindoff (picture) and Janniche Torsvik have studied the connection between the protein (PITRM1) and neurodegeneration in order to create new medicines to fight Alz

Updated on:February 28,2024 18

Alzheimer's drug trial targets toxic proteases from gum disease bacteria in the brain

by Alzheimer's Research UKP. gingivalis colonies grown on blood agar. CC0 Public DomainThe pharmaceutical company, Cortexyme, Inc. has outlined a trial of potential Alzheimer's drug that

Updated on: April 16,2024 14

Alzheimer's drug trial targets toxic proteases from gum disease bacteria in the brain

by Alzheimer's Research UKP. gingivalis colonies grown on blood agar. CC0 Public DomainThe pharmaceutical company, Cortexyme, Inc. has outlined a trial of potential Alzheimer's drug that

Updated on:April 16,2024 14

Dementia patients' thinking ability may get worse in winter and early spring

by Rachel Buckley,The ConversationThinking ability declines with age in those with dementia. Credit:Sam Wheeler/Unsplash,CC BYThe seasons may affect the memory and thinking abilities

Updated on: May 09,2024 5

Dementia patients' thinking ability may get worse in winter and early spring

by Rachel Buckley,The ConversationThinking ability declines with age in those with dementia. Credit:Sam Wheeler/Unsplash,CC BYThe seasons may affect the memory and thinking abilities

Updated on:May 09,2024 5

How our brains learn new athletic skills fast: Investigating electrocortical activity and faster locomotor adaptation

byUniversity of FloridaVisual Overview. Credit:eneuro(2024). DOI: 10.1523/ENEURO.0515-23.2024You join a swing dance class, and at first you're all left feet. But—slowly, eyes glu

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How our brains learn new athletic skills fast: Investigating electrocortical activity and faster locomotor adaptation

byUniversity of FloridaVisual Overview. Credit:eneuro(2024). DOI: 10.1523/ENEURO.0515-23.2024You join a swing dance class, and at first you're all left feet. But—slowly, eyes glu

Updated on:July 31,2024 0