Most caregivers of people with dementia are family members, and they need help

by Alan Stevens, Carole White, Marcia G. Ory And Sandhya Sanghi,The ConversationCredit: Kindel Media from PexelsFamily care of an older adult has emerged as an essential element of the U.S. heal

Updated on: May 13,2024

Most caregivers of people with dementia are family members, and they need help

by Alan Stevens, Carole White, Marcia G. Ory And Sandhya Sanghi,The ConversationCredit: Kindel Media from PexelsFamily care of an older adult has emerged as an essential element of the U.S. heal

Updated on:May 13,2024

Alzheimer's disease risk gene APOE4 impairs function of brain immune cells

by University of Eastern FinlandThe induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) -derived microglia demonstrate that apolipoprotein E4 (APOE4) has a profound impact on several functions of human brain im

Updated on: April 08,2024

Alzheimer's disease risk gene APOE4 impairs function of brain immune cells

by University of Eastern FinlandThe induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) -derived microglia demonstrate that apolipoprotein E4 (APOE4) has a profound impact on several functions of human brain im

Updated on:April 08,2024

Hidden financial dimensions affect people with cognitive decline and their care partners, report says

by The Gerontological Society of AmericaCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn planning for older adulthood, many people both fear and consistently underestimate the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related d

Updated on: April 29,2024

Hidden financial dimensions affect people with cognitive decline and their care partners, report says

by The Gerontological Society of AmericaCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn planning for older adulthood, many people both fear and consistently underestimate the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related d

Updated on:April 29,2024

Research team identifies new treatment target for Alzheimer's disease

byLancaster UniversityAlzheimer's disease is the leading cause of dementia and disability in old age. Credit: Lancaster UniversityResearchers at the University of Leeds and Lancaster Univers

Updated on: March 28,2024

Research team identifies new treatment target for Alzheimer's disease

byLancaster UniversityAlzheimer's disease is the leading cause of dementia and disability in old age. Credit: Lancaster UniversityResearchers at the University of Leeds and Lancaster Univers

Updated on:March 28,2024

Study confirms cognitive deficits in people with the rare disease MOGAD

by Stefan Zorn, Medizinische Hochschule HannoverMean z-scores of neuropsychological tests at baseline (patients <60 years). PASAT, Paced Auditory Serial Addition Task; SDMT, Symbol Digit Modalities

Updated on: November 12,2024

Study confirms cognitive deficits in people with the rare disease MOGAD

by Stefan Zorn, Medizinische Hochschule HannoverMean z-scores of neuropsychological tests at baseline (patients <60 years). PASAT, Paced Auditory Serial Addition Task; SDMT, Symbol Digit Modalities

Updated on:November 12,2024

Blood vessel breakdown linked with Alzheimer's disease

by Centenary InstituteSGP expression in mouse models of AD. Representative images of SGP expression in APP/PS1 (A) and APP23 (B) compared to wildtype (WT) mice over different stages of plaque dev

Updated on: March 02,2024

Blood vessel breakdown linked with Alzheimer's disease

by Centenary InstituteSGP expression in mouse models of AD. Representative images of SGP expression in APP/PS1 (A) and APP23 (B) compared to wildtype (WT) mice over different stages of plaque dev

Updated on:March 02,2024

Memory may be preserved in condition with brain changes similar to Alzheimer's disease

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrimary progressive aphasia is a rare neurodegenerative condition characterized by prominent language problems that worsen over t

Updated on: June 18,2024

Memory may be preserved in condition with brain changes similar to Alzheimer's disease

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrimary progressive aphasia is a rare neurodegenerative condition characterized by prominent language problems that worsen over t

Updated on:June 18,2024

Researchers investigate the aging brain and peripheral vascular dysfunction

by Impact Journals LLCCerebrovascular dysfunction is an underlying feature of most major types of dementia. Credit: 2024 Wahl and Clayton.A new review paper waspublishedinAging

Updated on: June 15,2024

Researchers investigate the aging brain and peripheral vascular dysfunction

by Impact Journals LLCCerebrovascular dysfunction is an underlying feature of most major types of dementia. Credit: 2024 Wahl and Clayton.A new review paper waspublishedinAging

Updated on:June 15,2024

Most with intractable Meniere disease experience symptom relief

by Elana GotkineMost patients with intractable Meniere disease (MD) experience symptom relief over time, according to a study published online Oct. 23 inFrontiers in Neurology.F.R. Gerritsen, fr

Updated on: December 23,2024

Most with intractable Meniere disease experience symptom relief

by Elana GotkineMost patients with intractable Meniere disease (MD) experience symptom relief over time, according to a study published online Oct. 23 inFrontiers in Neurology.F.R. Gerritsen, fr

Updated on:December 23,2024

Alzheimer's disease: Viagra is seen as a potential treatment, but the research shows contradictory findings

by Ian Maidment and Hayley Gorton,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainArecent study reportedthat sildenafil, sold under the brand name Viagra, and other medicines from the same

Updated on: March 22,2024

Alzheimer's disease: Viagra is seen as a potential treatment, but the research shows contradictory findings

by Ian Maidment and Hayley Gorton,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainArecent study reportedthat sildenafil, sold under the brand name Viagra, and other medicines from the same

Updated on:March 22,2024

Alzheimer's: Protective immune cells active decades before symptom onset

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn individuals with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease, the immune cells of the brain—the "mi

Updated on: April 02,2024

Alzheimer's: Protective immune cells active decades before symptom onset

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn individuals with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease, the immune cells of the brain—the "mi

Updated on:April 02,2024

Practical self-help guide for people with dementia

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA free self-help guide is now available to support people diagnosed with dementia to achieve their goals to enjoy daily activities and independent

Updated on: May 08,2024

Practical self-help guide for people with dementia

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA free self-help guide is now available to support people diagnosed with dementia to achieve their goals to enjoy daily activities and independent

Updated on:May 08,2024