Dementia diagnosis linked to unnecessary medication use

by University of SydneyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new international study led by University of Sydney has found that medication use increases in newly diagnosed dementia patients, particularly un

Updated on: May 11,2024

Dementia diagnosis linked to unnecessary medication use

by University of SydneyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new international study led by University of Sydney has found that medication use increases in newly diagnosed dementia patients, particularly un

Updated on:May 11,2024

HIV drug shown to help protect against build-up of dementia-related proteins in mouse brains

by University of CambridgeGraphical Abstract. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.04.006Cambridge scientists have shown how the brain's ability to clear out toxic prot

Updated on: March 30,2024

HIV drug shown to help protect against build-up of dementia-related proteins in mouse brains

by University of CambridgeGraphical Abstract. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.04.006Cambridge scientists have shown how the brain's ability to clear out toxic prot

Updated on:March 30,2024

Scientists discover 'entirely unanticipated' role of protein netrin1 in spinal cord development

by Ani Vahradyan,University of California, Los AngelesCells (blue) at the ventral midline of the spinal cord, expressing netrin1 (red) and a fluorescent tracer (GFP, green). Credit: Samantha But

Updated on: November 22,2024

Scientists discover 'entirely unanticipated' role of protein netrin1 in spinal cord development

by Ani Vahradyan,University of California, Los AngelesCells (blue) at the ventral midline of the spinal cord, expressing netrin1 (red) and a fluorescent tracer (GFP, green). Credit: Samantha But

Updated on:November 22,2024

Neuroscientists map how the brain transforms sensation into action

bySainsbury Wellcome CentreResearchers map how the brain transforms sensation into action. Credit: Sainsbury Wellcome CentreNeuroscientists have revealed how sensory input is transformed into mo

Updated on: September 23,2024

Neuroscientists map how the brain transforms sensation into action

bySainsbury Wellcome CentreResearchers map how the brain transforms sensation into action. Credit: Sainsbury Wellcome CentreNeuroscientists have revealed how sensory input is transformed into mo

Updated on:September 23,2024

Racial disparities seen in presentation of frontotemporal dementia

by Elana GotkineRacial disparities can be seen in dementia severity, functional impairment, and neuropsychiatric symptoms among patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), according to a study publis

Updated on: March 02,2024

Racial disparities seen in presentation of frontotemporal dementia

by Elana GotkineRacial disparities can be seen in dementia severity, functional impairment, and neuropsychiatric symptoms among patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), according to a study publis

Updated on:March 02,2024

Salt-seeking behavior traced to specific brain neurons

byUniversity of IowaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSalt, or more precisely the sodium it contains, is very much a "Goldilocks" nutrient. Low sodium levels cause a drop in blood volum

Updated on: January 19,2025

Salt-seeking behavior traced to specific brain neurons

byUniversity of IowaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSalt, or more precisely the sodium it contains, is very much a "Goldilocks" nutrient. Low sodium levels cause a drop in blood volum

Updated on:January 19,2025

Dementia is a global challenge – a new report asks if anyone is ready to meet it?

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainA University of Birmingham report has concluded that national governments, health and social services, businesses, families and communities hav

Updated on: May 11,2024

Dementia is a global challenge – a new report asks if anyone is ready to meet it?

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainA University of Birmingham report has concluded that national governments, health and social services, businesses, families and communities hav

Updated on:May 11,2024

Colonic diverticular disease linked to dementia risk

(HealthDay)—Colonic diverticular disease appears to be associated with increased risk of dementia in a population from Taiwan, according to a study published online March 31 in theJournal of Gas

Updated on: February 28,2024

Colonic diverticular disease linked to dementia risk

(HealthDay)—Colonic diverticular disease appears to be associated with increased risk of dementia in a population from Taiwan, according to a study published online March 31 in theJournal of Gas

Updated on:February 28,2024

Progranulin and dementia—a blood sample does not tell the full story!

by Bentham Science PublishersProgranulin is a central protein in both neuronal survival and neurodegenerative diseases. It is thus not surprising that altered progranulin levels represent a universal

Updated on: March 07,2024

Progranulin and dementia—a blood sample does not tell the full story!

by Bentham Science PublishersProgranulin is a central protein in both neuronal survival and neurodegenerative diseases. It is thus not surprising that altered progranulin levels represent a universal

Updated on:March 07,2024

Scientists identify possible way to block muscle fatigue in long COVID, other diseases

byWashington University School of MedicineResearch from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis reveals how brain inflammation triggers extreme muscle weakness across several disea

Updated on: July 17,2024

Scientists identify possible way to block muscle fatigue in long COVID, other diseases

byWashington University School of MedicineResearch from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis reveals how brain inflammation triggers extreme muscle weakness across several disea

Updated on:July 17,2024

Residence in disadvantaged neighborhoods increases dementia risk

by Elana GotkineFor older veterans, residence within more disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with an increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online July 19 inJAMA Neur

Updated on: July 04,2024

Residence in disadvantaged neighborhoods increases dementia risk

by Elana GotkineFor older veterans, residence within more disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with an increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online July 19 inJAMA Neur

Updated on:July 04,2024

A health care device for tracking chronic diabetic wounds

by KAISTSchematic illustrations and diagrams of real-time wound monitoring systems. Credit:Advanced Healthcare Materials(2023). DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202302797A KAIST research team has develop

Updated on: March 19,2024

A health care device for tracking chronic diabetic wounds

by KAISTSchematic illustrations and diagrams of real-time wound monitoring systems. Credit:Advanced Healthcare Materials(2023). DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202302797A KAIST research team has develop

Updated on:March 19,2024