More amyloid in the brain, more cognitive decline

by University of Texas at DallasCredit: copyright American Heart AssociationA new study from the Center for Vital Longevity at The University of Texas at Dallas has found that the amount of amylo

Updated on: May 18,2024

More amyloid in the brain, more cognitive decline

by University of Texas at DallasCredit: copyright American Heart AssociationA new study from the Center for Vital Longevity at The University of Texas at Dallas has found that the amount of amylo

Updated on:May 18,2024

Insulin resistance in shift workers not affected by melatonin treatment, finds study

by University of SurreyTime course of serum glucose and insulin concentrations during oral glucose tolerance testing in night shift workers at baseline, after 12 weeks, and after 24 weeks as comp

Updated on: March 05,2024

Insulin resistance in shift workers not affected by melatonin treatment, finds study

by University of SurreyTime course of serum glucose and insulin concentrations during oral glucose tolerance testing in night shift workers at baseline, after 12 weeks, and after 24 weeks as comp

Updated on:March 05,2024

Dementia test to expand diagnosis across India

by University of East AngliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA standardised test that can now be used in the seven main languages in India will support the diagnosis of dementia and mild cognitive impair

Updated on: May 06,2024

Dementia test to expand diagnosis across India

by University of East AngliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA standardised test that can now be used in the seven main languages in India will support the diagnosis of dementia and mild cognitive impair

Updated on:May 06,2024

Single dual time-point PET scan identifies dual Alzheimer's biomarkers

by Society of Nuclear MedicineWhile subject #1 (left) was judged as positive for both the neuronal injury and the amyloid load biomarker, both Alzheimer's disease biomarkers were negative in

Updated on: May 20,2024

Single dual time-point PET scan identifies dual Alzheimer's biomarkers

by Society of Nuclear MedicineWhile subject #1 (left) was judged as positive for both the neuronal injury and the amyloid load biomarker, both Alzheimer's disease biomarkers were negative in

Updated on:May 20,2024

Could a computer diagnose Alzheimer's disease and dementia?

by Gina Mantica,Boston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt takes a lot of time—and money—to diagnose Alzheimer's disease. After running lengthy in-person neuropsychological exams,

Updated on: June 18,2024

Could a computer diagnose Alzheimer's disease and dementia?

by Gina Mantica,Boston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt takes a lot of time—and money—to diagnose Alzheimer's disease. After running lengthy in-person neuropsychological exams,

Updated on:June 18,2024

Researchers detail mechanism of a key protein implicated in age-related brain dysfunction

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalAccumulation of extracellular matrix content in brain of TIMP2-deficient "KO" mice (left column) that leads to impaired plasticity processes, including the mi

Updated on: January 10,2024

Researchers detail mechanism of a key protein implicated in age-related brain dysfunction

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalAccumulation of extracellular matrix content in brain of TIMP2-deficient "KO" mice (left column) that leads to impaired plasticity processes, including the mi

Updated on:January 10,2024

Fewer Asians, Blacks, Hispanics eligible for drugs that may delay Alzheimer's progression

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe development of anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies that may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by breaki

Updated on: June 05,2024

Fewer Asians, Blacks, Hispanics eligible for drugs that may delay Alzheimer's progression

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe development of anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies that may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by breaki

Updated on:June 05,2024

New cellular mechanisms in Parkinson's disease discovered

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit:Neuron(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2024.05.003A pair of recent studies led by Joseph Mazzulli, Ph.D., associate professor in The Ken

Updated on: July 08,2024

New cellular mechanisms in Parkinson's disease discovered

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit:Neuron(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2024.05.003A pair of recent studies led by Joseph Mazzulli, Ph.D., associate professor in The Ken

Updated on:July 08,2024

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

Different pain types in multiple sclerosis can cause difficulty staying active

by Valerie Goodwin,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor patients with multiple sclerosis, a regular exercise routine is important for managing symptoms. But due to different causes

Updated on: January 11,2024

Different pain types in multiple sclerosis can cause difficulty staying active

by Valerie Goodwin,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor patients with multiple sclerosis, a regular exercise routine is important for managing symptoms. But due to different causes

Updated on:January 11,2024

Tips to making your home safer for people with Alzheimer's

by Ernie MundellBright lights, loud sounds and trip hazards can make a person with Alzheimer's uncomfortable in the home and even pose real dangers.The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA)

Updated on: June 15,2024

Tips to making your home safer for people with Alzheimer's

by Ernie MundellBright lights, loud sounds and trip hazards can make a person with Alzheimer's uncomfortable in the home and even pose real dangers.The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA)

Updated on:June 15,2024

What happens around an Alzheimer plaque?

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)PET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainThe brains of people living with Alzheimer's are riddled with pla

Updated on: April 02,2024

What happens around an Alzheimer plaque?

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)PET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainThe brains of people living with Alzheimer's are riddled with pla

Updated on:April 02,2024