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Biogen reanalyzes studies, presses ahead on Alzheimer's drug

Biogen reanalyzes studies, presses ahead on Alzheimer's drug

by Marilynn MarchioneIn this Aug. 14, 2018 file photo, Dr. William Burke goes over a PET brain scan at Banner Alzheimers Institute in Phoenix. The drug company Biogen Inc. says it will seek federal ap

Biogen reanalyzes studies, presses ahead on Alzheimer's drug

by Marilynn MarchioneIn this Aug. 14, 2018 file photo, Dr. William Burke goes over a PET brain scan at Banner Alzheimers Institute in Phoenix. The drug company Biogen Inc. says it will seek federal ap
Accurate and continuous remote monitoring of step length can be sensitive marker for neurological diseases and aging

Accurate and continuous remote monitoring of step length can be sensitive marker for neurological diseases and aging

byTel-Aviv UniversityA person walking in a state-of-the-art gait lab, with a wearable sensor positioned on his lower back. He is walking over a gait mat embedded with force-sensitive sensors. Th

Accurate and continuous remote monitoring of step length can be sensitive marker for neurological diseases and aging

byTel-Aviv UniversityA person walking in a state-of-the-art gait lab, with a wearable sensor positioned on his lower back. He is walking over a gait mat embedded with force-sensitive sensors. Th
Salt-seeking behavior traced to specific brain neurons

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

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
Active mind, body may only do so much against Alzheimer's

Active mind, body may only do so much against Alzheimer's

(HealthDay)—There's plenty of evidence suggesting that people who are active socially, intellectually and physically may stave off Alzheimer's disease. However, a new study shows those efforts

Active mind, body may only do so much against Alzheimer's

(HealthDay)—There's plenty of evidence suggesting that people who are active socially, intellectually and physically may stave off Alzheimer's disease. However, a new study shows those efforts
Progranulin and dementia—a blood sample does not tell the full story!

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

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
Excess body fat tied to lower cognitive scores in adults

Excess body fat tied to lower cognitive scores in adults

(HealthDay)—Both generalized and visceral adiposity are associated with lower cognitive scores throughout midlife, according to a study published online Feb. 1 inJAMA Network Open.Sonia S. Anand

Excess body fat tied to lower cognitive scores in adults

(HealthDay)—Both generalized and visceral adiposity are associated with lower cognitive scores throughout midlife, according to a study published online Feb. 1 inJAMA Network Open.Sonia S. Anand
Recorded deaths from dementia more than double in 13 years

Recorded deaths from dementia more than double in 13 years

by Gisela Valencia,Alzheimer's Research UKNew figures released today show the proportion of people dying with a diagnosis of dementia more than doubled in 13 years. According to reports publ

Recorded deaths from dementia more than double in 13 years

by Gisela Valencia,Alzheimer's Research UKNew figures released today show the proportion of people dying with a diagnosis of dementia more than doubled in 13 years. According to reports publ
Alzheimer's progression tied to stress-induced microglial lipid release

Alzheimer's progression tied to stress-induced microglial lipid release

byCUNY Advanced Science Research CenterElectron micrographs show typical microglia in the prefrontal cortex of a 92-year-old healthy female (left) and dark microglia of a 91-year-old female pati

Alzheimer's progression tied to stress-induced microglial lipid release

byCUNY Advanced Science Research CenterElectron micrographs show typical microglia in the prefrontal cortex of a 92-year-old healthy female (left) and dark microglia of a 91-year-old female pati
New device helps people with spinal cord injuries grasp large, heavy objects

New device helps people with spinal cord injuries grasp large, heavy objects

by Marni Ellery,University of California - BerkeleyThe Dorsal Grasper assistive device, developed by UC Berkeley engineers, facilitates human-robot collaborative grasping. Credit: Adam Lau/Berke

New device helps people with spinal cord injuries grasp large, heavy objects

by Marni Ellery,University of California - BerkeleyThe Dorsal Grasper assistive device, developed by UC Berkeley engineers, facilitates human-robot collaborative grasping. Credit: Adam Lau/Berke
Most seniors with dementia live at home, despite pain, anxiety, poor health

Most seniors with dementia live at home, despite pain, anxiety, poor health

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainContrary to popular belief, most older Americans with advancing dementia remain in their own homes—many until they die. But a ne

Most seniors with dementia live at home, despite pain, anxiety, poor health

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainContrary to popular belief, most older Americans with advancing dementia remain in their own homes—many until they die. But a ne
Scientists may have discovered how to diagnose elusive neuro disorder

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

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
Potential noninvasive test for Alzheimer's disease

Potential noninvasive test for Alzheimer's disease

by University of Central LancashireProfessor Francis Martin, principal investigator of the study and Biosciences theme lead at UCLan. Credit: University of Central LancashireIn the largest and most co

Potential noninvasive test for Alzheimer's disease

by University of Central LancashireProfessor Francis Martin, principal investigator of the study and Biosciences theme lead at UCLan. Credit: University of Central LancashireIn the largest and most co