Dementia kills nearly three times more people than previously thought

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainDementia may be an underlying cause of nearly three times more deaths in the U.S. than official records show, according to a new Bo

Updated on: May 06,2024

Dementia kills nearly three times more people than previously thought

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainDementia may be an underlying cause of nearly three times more deaths in the U.S. than official records show, according to a new Bo

Updated on:May 06,2024

Epigenetic markers associated with Alzheimer's disease found

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from the Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in the U.S., and Shan

Updated on: June 01,2024

Epigenetic markers associated with Alzheimer's disease found

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from the Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in the U.S., and Shan

Updated on:June 01,2024

More education may not protect against dementia

by Universität Duisburg-EssenCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe state of knowledge seemed clear: school education protects against dementia. Every school year is supposed to reduce the risk of developing de

Updated on: June 05,2024

More education may not protect against dementia

by Universität Duisburg-EssenCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe state of knowledge seemed clear: school education protects against dementia. Every school year is supposed to reduce the risk of developing de

Updated on:June 05,2024

How does the brain make memories?

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study led by Cedars-Sinai, researchers have discovered two types of brain cells that play a key role in dividing continuous human exper

Updated on: February 21,2024

How does the brain make memories?

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study led by Cedars-Sinai, researchers have discovered two types of brain cells that play a key role in dividing continuous human exper

Updated on:February 21,2024

Solanezumab does not slow cognitive decline in preclinical Alzheimer disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with preclinical Alzheimer disease, solanezumab does not slow cognitive decline, according to a study published online July 17 in theNew England Journal of Medicine&

Updated on: April 02,2024

Solanezumab does not slow cognitive decline in preclinical Alzheimer disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with preclinical Alzheimer disease, solanezumab does not slow cognitive decline, according to a study published online July 17 in theNew England Journal of Medicine&

Updated on:April 02,2024

Molecular mechanism behind HIV-associated dementia revealed

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityThe interaction between APP (red) and GAG (green) in the cell. Credit: Northwestern UniversityFor the first time, scientists have identified and inhibited a m

Updated on: March 30,2024

Molecular mechanism behind HIV-associated dementia revealed

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityThe interaction between APP (red) and GAG (green) in the cell. Credit: Northwestern UniversityFor the first time, scientists have identified and inhibited a m

Updated on:March 30,2024

Halloween can be a scary time for people with dementia. Here's how to help

by Cara MurezWhen there are suddenly creepy decorations and lots of knocks at the door from strangers, Halloween can be frightening for someone living withdementia.It is possible to keep a loved

Updated on: May 26,2024

Halloween can be a scary time for people with dementia. Here's how to help

by Cara MurezWhen there are suddenly creepy decorations and lots of knocks at the door from strangers, Halloween can be frightening for someone living withdementia.It is possible to keep a loved

Updated on:May 26,2024

Post-COVID condition is not linked to ongoing infection or active brain damage, study shows

by Gustav Löfgren,Swedish Research CouncilPrincipal component analysis plot of 5 neurobiomarkers in CSF. The centroids for each group are indicated and surrounded with ellipses indicating 95% co

Updated on: January 11,2024

Post-COVID condition is not linked to ongoing infection or active brain damage, study shows

by Gustav Löfgren,Swedish Research CouncilPrincipal component analysis plot of 5 neurobiomarkers in CSF. The centroids for each group are indicated and surrounded with ellipses indicating 95% co

Updated on:January 11,2024

Adult-born dentate granule cells support the activity of hippocampal cell populations

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressConfocal image of the dentate gyrus (cyan), with labelled adult-born dentate granule cells (magenta). Image credit: Katja Hartwich/Stephen McHugh/David DupretThe dent

Updated on: February 05,2024

Adult-born dentate granule cells support the activity of hippocampal cell populations

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressConfocal image of the dentate gyrus (cyan), with labelled adult-born dentate granule cells (magenta). Image credit: Katja Hartwich/Stephen McHugh/David DupretThe dent

Updated on:February 05,2024

Machine-learning program reveals genes responsible for sex-specific differences in Alzheimer's disease progression

by Texas Children's HospitalThe top 98 EAML genes are connected to GWAS genes, dysregulated in AD patients, and capable of separating AD and healthy control samples. Credit:Nature Commu

Updated on: June 11,2024

Machine-learning program reveals genes responsible for sex-specific differences in Alzheimer's disease progression

by Texas Children's HospitalThe top 98 EAML genes are connected to GWAS genes, dysregulated in AD patients, and capable of separating AD and healthy control samples. Credit:Nature Commu

Updated on:June 11,2024

Women with a heart healthy diet in midlife are less likely to report cognitive decline later: Study

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen with diets during middle age designed to lower blood pressure were about 17% less likely to report memory loss and other signs of cogni

Updated on: February 24,2024

Women with a heart healthy diet in midlife are less likely to report cognitive decline later: Study

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen with diets during middle age designed to lower blood pressure were about 17% less likely to report memory loss and other signs of cogni

Updated on:February 24,2024

Study opens the door to earlier diagnosis and potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease

by Aarhus UniversityLarge Aβ Agg [+] MCI patients display lower AD-like brain pathology than large Aβ Agg [-] MCI.a18F-FTP PET uptake in each group at baseline, two-year follow-up, an

Updated on: March 19,2024

Study opens the door to earlier diagnosis and potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease

by Aarhus UniversityLarge Aβ Agg [+] MCI patients display lower AD-like brain pathology than large Aβ Agg [-] MCI.a18F-FTP PET uptake in each group at baseline, two-year follow-up, an

Updated on:March 19,2024