New test could predict dementia risk during routine GP visits

by BioMed CentralDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.It may be possible to assess the risk of developing dementia by analyzing informati

Updated on: February 27,2024

New test could predict dementia risk during routine GP visits

by BioMed CentralDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.It may be possible to assess the risk of developing dementia by analyzing informati

Updated on:February 27,2024

Music proves to be a real hit in dementia project

by Lancaster UniversityCreative activities, such as designing musical instruments, can improve the quality of life of people with dementia, according to researchers at Lancaster University.The &#

Updated on: February 26,2024

Music proves to be a real hit in dementia project

by Lancaster UniversityCreative activities, such as designing musical instruments, can improve the quality of life of people with dementia, according to researchers at Lancaster University.The &#

Updated on:February 26,2024

Study highlights barriers to health care for patients with learning disabilities

byCity University LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with learning disabilities experience significant barriers to accessing health care in England, according to a new study.Analys

Updated on: November 07,2024

Study highlights barriers to health care for patients with learning disabilities

byCity University LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with learning disabilities experience significant barriers to accessing health care in England, according to a new study.Analys

Updated on:November 07,2024

LipiDiDiet finds broadly sustainable effects of nutrient intervention in early Alzheimer's

by Saarland UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainTrial participants who received a multinutrient formulation over an extended period of time showed a significantly less rapid deterioration in cogni

Updated on: March 30,2024

LipiDiDiet finds broadly sustainable effects of nutrient intervention in early Alzheimer's

by Saarland UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainTrial participants who received a multinutrient formulation over an extended period of time showed a significantly less rapid deterioration in cogni

Updated on:March 30,2024

Inflammation in the brain linked to several forms of dementia

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammation in the brain may be more widely implicated in dementias than was previously thought, suggests new research from the University of C

Updated on: May 18,2024

Inflammation in the brain linked to several forms of dementia

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammation in the brain may be more widely implicated in dementias than was previously thought, suggests new research from the University of C

Updated on:May 18,2024

The impact of early childhood exposure to fluoride on cognitive neurodevelopment

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) and the Americ

Updated on: January 12,2025

The impact of early childhood exposure to fluoride on cognitive neurodevelopment

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) and the Americ

Updated on:January 12,2025

Precision medicine data dive shows water pill may be viable to test as Alzheimer's treatment

by National Institutes of HealthPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainA commonly available oral diuretic pill approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administrat

Updated on: July 04,2024

Precision medicine data dive shows water pill may be viable to test as Alzheimer's treatment

by National Institutes of HealthPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainA commonly available oral diuretic pill approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administrat

Updated on:July 04,2024

Reducing harmful proteins in the fight against dementia

by Jacqueline Pumphrey, Oxford Science Blog,Oxford UniversityWe probably all know someone who has dementia. By 2025, there will be 1 million people affected by it in the UK. Alzheimer's dise

Updated on: February 26,2024

Reducing harmful proteins in the fight against dementia

by Jacqueline Pumphrey, Oxford Science Blog,Oxford UniversityWe probably all know someone who has dementia. By 2025, there will be 1 million people affected by it in the UK. Alzheimer's dise

Updated on:February 26,2024

Scientists may have discovered how to diagnose elusive neuro disorder

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: Wikimedia CommonsProgressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a mysterious and deadly neurological disorder, usually goes undiagnosed until after a pati

Updated on: July 05,2024

Scientists may have discovered how to diagnose elusive neuro disorder

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: Wikimedia CommonsProgressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a mysterious and deadly neurological disorder, usually goes undiagnosed until after a pati

Updated on:July 05,2024

Further evidence shows education reduces risk of Alzheimer's

by CORDISCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from Cambridge University, supported by European Union funding, has added weight to the theory that education protects against Alzheimer's disea

Updated on: July 01,2024

Further evidence shows education reduces risk of Alzheimer's

by CORDISCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from Cambridge University, supported by European Union funding, has added weight to the theory that education protects against Alzheimer's disea

Updated on:July 01,2024

Novel tau PET tracer exhibits high sensitivity and specificity, allows earlier identification of Alzheimer's disease

by Society of Nuclear MedicineTau immunohistochemistry and in vitro autoradiograms of18F-SNFT-1,18F-MK-6240,18F-PM-PBB3, and18F-flortaucipir in medial temporal sections fr

Updated on: March 02,2024

Novel tau PET tracer exhibits high sensitivity and specificity, allows earlier identification of Alzheimer's disease

by Society of Nuclear MedicineTau immunohistochemistry and in vitro autoradiograms of18F-SNFT-1,18F-MK-6240,18F-PM-PBB3, and18F-flortaucipir in medial temporal sections fr

Updated on:March 02,2024

Planning can help gun owners age safely

by University of WashingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center (HIPRC) has created anew online resourceto help older adults with cognitive

Updated on: June 18,2024

Planning can help gun owners age safely

by University of WashingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center (HIPRC) has created anew online resourceto help older adults with cognitive

Updated on:June 18,2024