Clinical trial results for lecanemab are a significant step for Alzheimer's, but not a historic breakthrough

by University of New South WalesAmyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles occur in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: Ian JosonPartner companies Eisai and Biogen recen

Updated on: March 30,2024 14

Clinical trial results for lecanemab are a significant step for Alzheimer's, but not a historic breakthrough

by University of New South WalesAmyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles occur in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: Ian JosonPartner companies Eisai and Biogen recen

Updated on:March 30,2024 14

3D imaging helps to better understand the early stages of Alzheimer's disease

by Karolinska InstitutetNoradrenergic neurons of the human locus coeruleus shell in three dimension. Credit: Gilvesy et al.Using a novel 3D imaging technology, researchers at Karolinska Institute

Updated on: March 13,2024 18

3D imaging helps to better understand the early stages of Alzheimer's disease

by Karolinska InstitutetNoradrenergic neurons of the human locus coeruleus shell in three dimension. Credit: Gilvesy et al.Using a novel 3D imaging technology, researchers at Karolinska Institute

Updated on:March 13,2024 18

Non-pharmacologic treatments may be more effective for psychiatric symptoms of dementia

by St. Michael's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor patients with dementia who have symptoms of aggression and agitation, interventions such as outdoor activities, massage and touch therapy

Updated on: June 01,2024 5

Non-pharmacologic treatments may be more effective for psychiatric symptoms of dementia

by St. Michael's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor patients with dementia who have symptoms of aggression and agitation, interventions such as outdoor activities, massage and touch therapy

Updated on:June 01,2024 5

Experts explore new approach to vaccine trials and pandemic preparedness

byUniversity of CologneExemplary setup of a VACCELERATE APT on vaccines. Credit:Infection(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s15010-024-02347-1An international consortium of experts led by Translat

Updated on: August 01,2024 0

Experts explore new approach to vaccine trials and pandemic preparedness

byUniversity of CologneExemplary setup of a VACCELERATE APT on vaccines. Credit:Infection(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s15010-024-02347-1An international consortium of experts led by Translat

Updated on:August 01,2024 0

Better country dementia care

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainRising levels of dementia is putting pressure on residential aged care facilities, including in rural and regional centers where nursing homes and s

Updated on: June 05,2024 7

Better country dementia care

by Flinders UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainRising levels of dementia is putting pressure on residential aged care facilities, including in rural and regional centers where nursing homes and s

Updated on:June 05,2024 7

Seizures in Alzheimer's mouse model disrupt adult neurogenesis

by Baylor College of MedicineDr. Jeannie Chin. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineMemory impairment and mood changes are typically observed in patients with Alzheimer's disease but what distur

Updated on: April 20,2024 15

Seizures in Alzheimer's mouse model disrupt adult neurogenesis

by Baylor College of MedicineDr. Jeannie Chin. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineMemory impairment and mood changes are typically observed in patients with Alzheimer's disease but what distur

Updated on:April 20,2024 15

How a common food ingredient can take a wrong turn, leading to arthritis

by Mark Harden,CU Anschutz Medical CampusGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI167671A University of Colorado Department of Medicine fac

Updated on: March 19,2024 13

How a common food ingredient can take a wrong turn, leading to arthritis

by Mark Harden,CU Anschutz Medical CampusGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI167671A University of Colorado Department of Medicine fac

Updated on:March 19,2024 13

Alzheimer's or Lewy body dementia? How patients draw can help determine the type of dementia

by University of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageThe two most common neurodegenerative dementias are Alzheimer's disease (AD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). There is often an overlap o

Updated on: April 20,2024 16

Alzheimer's or Lewy body dementia? How patients draw can help determine the type of dementia

by University of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageThe two most common neurodegenerative dementias are Alzheimer's disease (AD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). There is often an overlap o

Updated on:April 20,2024 16

Treatment option for Alzheimer's disease possible

by University of ManchesterDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A research project has shown that an experimental model of Alzheimer'

Updated on: April 08,2024 10

Treatment option for Alzheimer's disease possible

by University of ManchesterDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A research project has shown that an experimental model of Alzheimer'

Updated on:April 08,2024 10

Good news, bad news from Alzheimer's vaccine trial

by Marianne Madeiros and Robin FosterAn experimental Alzheimer's vaccine appears to safely clear abnormal tau protein from the brain, but it's not yet clear whether the shot will be able to sa

Updated on: April 16,2024 14

Good news, bad news from Alzheimer's vaccine trial

by Marianne Madeiros and Robin FosterAn experimental Alzheimer's vaccine appears to safely clear abnormal tau protein from the brain, but it's not yet clear whether the shot will be able to sa

Updated on:April 16,2024 14

Untangling the brain: New research offers hope for Alzheimer's disease

by Arizona State UniversityThe development of neurodegenerative pathology resulting from low levels of the protein Rbbp7 (on the left), compared with normal levels associated with a healthy brain

Updated on: July 01,2024 4

Untangling the brain: New research offers hope for Alzheimer's disease

by Arizona State UniversityThe development of neurodegenerative pathology resulting from low levels of the protein Rbbp7 (on the left), compared with normal levels associated with a healthy brain

Updated on:July 01,2024 4

Antipsychotic drugs likely overprescribed to homebound patients with dementia, study finds

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research published in theJournal of the American Geriatrics Societyindicates that antipsychotics are likely overprescribed and used inappropriatel

Updated on: March 02,2024 15

Antipsychotic drugs likely overprescribed to homebound patients with dementia, study finds

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research published in theJournal of the American Geriatrics Societyindicates that antipsychotics are likely overprescribed and used inappropriatel

Updated on:March 02,2024 15