Intranasal insulin may have pro-cognitive benefits

by Elana GotkineIntranasal insulin (INI) seems to have a beneficial effect on global cognition among patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD)/mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a review p

Updated on: March 09,2024 10

Intranasal insulin may have pro-cognitive benefits

by Elana GotkineIntranasal insulin (INI) seems to have a beneficial effect on global cognition among patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD)/mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a review p

Updated on:March 09,2024 10

Snake venom may hold key to breaking down plaques that cause Alzheimer's disease

by Monash UniversityA toxic protein called amyloid beta is thought to play a key role in the onset of Alzheimer's disease. In healthy people, amyloid beta is degraded by enzymes as it forms.

Updated on: February 28,2024 17

Snake venom may hold key to breaking down plaques that cause Alzheimer's disease

by Monash UniversityA toxic protein called amyloid beta is thought to play a key role in the onset of Alzheimer's disease. In healthy people, amyloid beta is degraded by enzymes as it forms.

Updated on:February 28,2024 17

Neuronal heparan sulfates play role in amyloid pathology

(HealthDay)—Neuronal heparan sulfates (HSs) modulate brain amyloid-β (Aβ) clearance and aggregation in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to an experimental study published in th

Updated on: February 28,2024 13

Neuronal heparan sulfates play role in amyloid pathology

(HealthDay)—Neuronal heparan sulfates (HSs) modulate brain amyloid-β (Aβ) clearance and aggregation in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to an experimental study published in th

Updated on:February 28,2024 13

Taking proton pump inhibitors not linked to higher dementia risk

by American Geriatrics SocietyProton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are medicines commonly prescribed to treat acid-related digestive problems, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (or GERD). As of

Updated on: March 07,2024 19

Taking proton pump inhibitors not linked to higher dementia risk

by American Geriatrics SocietyProton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are medicines commonly prescribed to treat acid-related digestive problems, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (or GERD). As of

Updated on:March 07,2024 19

Neuronal diversity impacts the brain's information processing

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversitySpike threshold heterogeneity affects the function generation properties of spiking neural networks. (A) Reservoir computing architecture used for functi

Updated on: March 13,2024 7

Neuronal diversity impacts the brain's information processing

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversitySpike threshold heterogeneity affects the function generation properties of spiking neural networks. (A) Reservoir computing architecture used for functi

Updated on:March 13,2024 7

When Alzheimer's degrades cells that cross hemispheres, visual memory suffers

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyScientists traced and studied neurons that connect the visual cortices in each hemisphere of the brain. Credit: Chinnakkaruppan Adaikkan/MIT PIcower Instit

Updated on: May 20,2024 8

When Alzheimer's degrades cells that cross hemispheres, visual memory suffers

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyScientists traced and studied neurons that connect the visual cortices in each hemisphere of the brain. Credit: Chinnakkaruppan Adaikkan/MIT PIcower Instit

Updated on:May 20,2024 8

The role of verb fluency in the detection of early cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease

by IOS PressVerb fluency score. Credit: Memory Clinic and Research Center of Fundació ACE, Institut Català de Neurociències Aplicades, Barcelona, SpainThe ability to generate spoken verbs in infi

Updated on: March 09,2024 11

The role of verb fluency in the detection of early cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease

by IOS PressVerb fluency score. Credit: Memory Clinic and Research Center of Fundació ACE, Institut Català de Neurociències Aplicades, Barcelona, SpainThe ability to generate spoken verbs in infi

Updated on:March 09,2024 11

Sensory interventions can benefit patients with dementia

(HealthDay)—For patients with dementia, there are many available sensory interventions that seem to have significant effects, according to a review published online March 31 in theJournal of Cli

Updated on: February 28,2024 12

Sensory interventions can benefit patients with dementia

(HealthDay)—For patients with dementia, there are many available sensory interventions that seem to have significant effects, according to a review published online March 31 in theJournal of Cli

Updated on:February 28,2024 12

Progress on early detection of Alzheimer's disease

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInside the body, some seemingly harmless proteins have sinister potential. In the case of Alzheimer's disease, the amy

Updated on: April 16,2024 15

Progress on early detection of Alzheimer's disease

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInside the body, some seemingly harmless proteins have sinister potential. In the case of Alzheimer's disease, the amy

Updated on:April 16,2024 15

FDA approves Miplyffa for treatment of Niemann-Pick disease, type C

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Zevra Therapeutics' Miplyffa (arimoclomol), an oral medication for the treatment of Niemann-Pick disease, type C (NPC).Miplyffa, i

Updated on: November 11,2024 0

FDA approves Miplyffa for treatment of Niemann-Pick disease, type C

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Zevra Therapeutics' Miplyffa (arimoclomol), an oral medication for the treatment of Niemann-Pick disease, type C (NPC).Miplyffa, i

Updated on:November 11,2024 0

Potential Alzheimer's medication shows promise in mouse model of neurodegenerative disease

by JCI JournalsMemory loss and other cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are attributed, in part, to the degeneration of acetylcholine-producing neurons. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are

Updated on: March 07,2024 11

Potential Alzheimer's medication shows promise in mouse model of neurodegenerative disease

by JCI JournalsMemory loss and other cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are attributed, in part, to the degeneration of acetylcholine-producing neurons. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are

Updated on:March 07,2024 11

Lipid and glucose levels at age 35 associated with Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University School of MedicinePET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainLiving your best life at 35, ignoring cholesterol and glucose levels, may impac

Updated on: March 13,2024 17

Lipid and glucose levels at age 35 associated with Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University School of MedicinePET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainLiving your best life at 35, ignoring cholesterol and glucose levels, may impac

Updated on:March 13,2024 17