Alzheimer's disease raises the risk of severe COVID-19 and death from this viral disease

by Elton Alisson,FAPESPPatients with dementia and especially Alzheimer’s run a threefold risk of dying as a result of infection by SARS-CoV-2. The risk is six times greater if they are over 80,

Updated on: April 16,2024

Alzheimer's disease raises the risk of severe COVID-19 and death from this viral disease

by Elton Alisson,FAPESPPatients with dementia and especially Alzheimer’s run a threefold risk of dying as a result of infection by SARS-CoV-2. The risk is six times greater if they are over 80,

Updated on:April 16,2024

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

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

Study maps brain wave disruptions affecting memory recall

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterTheta oscillations—brain waves associated with encoding memories—lessen in intensity with administration of a drug called scopolamine, according to a study by UT

Updated on: March 02,2024

Study maps brain wave disruptions affecting memory recall

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterTheta oscillations—brain waves associated with encoding memories—lessen in intensity with administration of a drug called scopolamine, according to a study by UT

Updated on:March 02,2024

Neuroscientists uncover therapeutic potential of low-dose ionizing radiation for traumatic brain injury, ischemic stroke

JANUARY 26, 2024 Editors' notesbyCity University of Hong KongLDIR treatment induces axonal sprouting, brain rewiring and EEG oscillatory activity two months after ischemic stroke. (A) In X-r

Updated on: March 13,2024

Neuroscientists uncover therapeutic potential of low-dose ionizing radiation for traumatic brain injury, ischemic stroke

JANUARY 26, 2024 Editors' notesbyCity University of Hong KongLDIR treatment induces axonal sprouting, brain rewiring and EEG oscillatory activity two months after ischemic stroke. (A) In X-r

Updated on:March 13,2024

A multi-faceted approach to improve Alzheimer's diagnosis

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAreviewin theInternational Journal of Medical Engineering and Informaticshas surveyed current early detectio

Updated on: March 02,2024

A multi-faceted approach to improve Alzheimer's diagnosis

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAreviewin theInternational Journal of Medical Engineering and Informaticshas surveyed current early detectio

Updated on:March 02,2024

Veterans experiencing housing instability may face an elevated risk of developing dementia

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a recent studypublishedinJournal of the American Geriatrics Society, Veterans with housing instability were 53% more likely to receiv

Updated on: February 24,2024

Veterans experiencing housing instability may face an elevated risk of developing dementia

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a recent studypublishedinJournal of the American Geriatrics Society, Veterans with housing instability were 53% more likely to receiv

Updated on:February 24,2024

Major step towards Alzheimer's blood test

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: Cardiff UniversityA research team, led by Cardiff University, has made a significant step towards the development of a simple blood test to predict the onset of Alzhe

Updated on: April 20,2024

Major step towards Alzheimer's blood test

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: Cardiff UniversityA research team, led by Cardiff University, has made a significant step towards the development of a simple blood test to predict the onset of Alzhe

Updated on:April 20,2024

Scientists identify how dietary restriction slows brain aging and increases lifespan

by Buck Institute for Research on Agingmtd interacts with the retromer complex and is required for retromer maintenance. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44343-3

Updated on: April 26,2024

Scientists identify how dietary restriction slows brain aging and increases lifespan

by Buck Institute for Research on Agingmtd interacts with the retromer complex and is required for retromer maintenance. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44343-3

Updated on:April 26,2024

How sensory neurons impact the gut

by The Scripps Research InstituteResearchers showed that PIEZO2 receptors in sensory neurons control the rate of gut transit. In this fluorescently stained microscopy image, nerve endings stemmin

Updated on: June 20,2024

How sensory neurons impact the gut

by The Scripps Research InstituteResearchers showed that PIEZO2 receptors in sensory neurons control the rate of gut transit. In this fluorescently stained microscopy image, nerve endings stemmin

Updated on:June 20,2024

Gene therapy using 'zinc fingers' may help treat Alzheimer's disease, animal study shows

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have used a genetic engineering strategy to dramatically reduce levels of tau—a key protein that accumulates and beco

Updated on: May 22,2024

Gene therapy using 'zinc fingers' may help treat Alzheimer's disease, animal study shows

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have used a genetic engineering strategy to dramatically reduce levels of tau—a key protein that accumulates and beco

Updated on:May 22,2024

People who cannot read may be three times as likely to develop dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that people who are illiterate, meaning they never learned to read or write, may have nearly three times greater ri

Updated on: May 05,2024

People who cannot read may be three times as likely to develop dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that people who are illiterate, meaning they never learned to read or write, may have nearly three times greater ri

Updated on:May 05,2024

Global experts seek to end damaging dementia psychosis cycle

by University of ExeterAntisychotics can be damaging in dementia. Credit: University of ExeterA new research report calls for a change in approach in the treatment of psychosis in dementia, to fi

Updated on: March 09,2024

Global experts seek to end damaging dementia psychosis cycle

by University of ExeterAntisychotics can be damaging in dementia. Credit: University of ExeterA new research report calls for a change in approach in the treatment of psychosis in dementia, to fi

Updated on:March 09,2024