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New study finds link between subjective and objective memory decline

New study finds link between subjective and objective memory decline

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong people who report memory and thinking problems, some show no signs of a problem on standard tests, while others have subtle declines

New study finds link between subjective and objective memory decline

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong people who report memory and thinking problems, some show no signs of a problem on standard tests, while others have subtle declines
Researchers use AI to discover two new genetic variants for Alzheimer's disease

Researchers use AI to discover two new genetic variants for Alzheimer's disease

by CSIRONetwork diagram of significant BitEpi interactions from UK Biobank cohort. Nodes in green are known AD associations, in red is the novel gene replicated in this study, and in blue are var

Researchers use AI to discover two new genetic variants for Alzheimer's disease

by CSIRONetwork diagram of significant BitEpi interactions from UK Biobank cohort. Nodes in green are known AD associations, in red is the novel gene replicated in this study, and in blue are var
Study confirms safety of new flow-diverting stent in the treatment of brain aneurysms

Study confirms safety of new flow-diverting stent in the treatment of brain aneurysms

byKing's College LondonIllustrative example of PEDV deployment and follow-up imaging. (A) Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) showing an aneurysm at the paraophthalmic segment of the left

Study confirms safety of new flow-diverting stent in the treatment of brain aneurysms

byKing's College LondonIllustrative example of PEDV deployment and follow-up imaging. (A) Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) showing an aneurysm at the paraophthalmic segment of the left
New large-scale study results add to evidence that vestibular loss increases dementia risk

New large-scale study results add to evidence that vestibular loss increases dementia risk

by Stephanie Baum , Medical XpressThe relationship between vestibular loss and the risk of dementia. Credit:Scientific Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-42598-wExisting research shows

New large-scale study results add to evidence that vestibular loss increases dementia risk

by Stephanie Baum , Medical XpressThe relationship between vestibular loss and the risk of dementia. Credit:Scientific Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-42598-wExisting research shows
Food insecurity in seniors linked to increased risk for dementia

Food insecurity in seniors linked to increased risk for dementia

by Elana GotkineFor older adults, food insecurity is associated with an increased risk for dementia with poorer memory function and faster memory decline, according to a study published online Nov. 21

Food insecurity in seniors linked to increased risk for dementia

by Elana GotkineFor older adults, food insecurity is associated with an increased risk for dementia with poorer memory function and faster memory decline, according to a study published online Nov. 21
Hardships during youth may alter brain development

Hardships during youth may alter brain development

bySociety for NeuroscienceCredit: Juan Pablo Serrano Arenas from PexelsExperiencing adversity before the age of 18 is unfortunately quite common. Nearly two thirds of young people experience at

Hardships during youth may alter brain development

bySociety for NeuroscienceCredit: Juan Pablo Serrano Arenas from PexelsExperiencing adversity before the age of 18 is unfortunately quite common. Nearly two thirds of young people experience at
Does lifetime exposure to estrogen affect risk of stroke?

Does lifetime exposure to estrogen affect risk of stroke?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of stroke, according to a new study publishe

Does lifetime exposure to estrogen affect risk of stroke?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of stroke, according to a new study publishe
Reading a mouse's mind from its face: New tool decodes neural activity using facial movements

Reading a mouse's mind from its face: New tool decodes neural activity using facial movements

byHoward Hughes Medical InstituteFast and accurate mouse orofacial keypoint tracking. a, A total of 13 distinct keypoints selected for tracking the eye, mouth, whiskers and nose on the mouse fac

Reading a mouse's mind from its face: New tool decodes neural activity using facial movements

byHoward Hughes Medical InstituteFast and accurate mouse orofacial keypoint tracking. a, A total of 13 distinct keypoints selected for tracking the eye, mouth, whiskers and nose on the mouse fac
Vertigo: A common symptom with many different causes

Vertigo: A common symptom with many different causes

by Robert PreidtThe first step in treating vertigo is understanding its cause. Many conditions can trigger vertigo an expert says.Middle ear fluid, dislodged crystals in the inner ear, Meniere's d

Vertigo: A common symptom with many different causes

by Robert PreidtThe first step in treating vertigo is understanding its cause. Many conditions can trigger vertigo an expert says.Middle ear fluid, dislodged crystals in the inner ear, Meniere's d
Predicting Alzheimer's dementia in oldest of the old

Predicting Alzheimer's dementia in oldest of the old

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study indicates that severity of amyloid deposition in the brain—not just age—may be key to determining who will benefit from new anti-am

Predicting Alzheimer's dementia in oldest of the old

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study indicates that severity of amyloid deposition in the brain—not just age—may be key to determining who will benefit from new anti-am
Alzheimer's discovery reveals dire effect of toxic tau protein

Alzheimer's discovery reveals dire effect of toxic tau protein

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaTau proteins are prime suspects in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative disorders. New UVA research could open doors to future treatments. Credit: Emily F

Alzheimer's discovery reveals dire effect of toxic tau protein

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaTau proteins are prime suspects in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative disorders. New UVA research could open doors to future treatments. Credit: Emily F
Evaluating outcomes of extended thrombolytic therapy for ischemic stroke

Evaluating outcomes of extended thrombolytic therapy for ischemic stroke

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThrombolytic therapy administered longer after the onset of ischemic stroke than current recommendations did not demonst

Evaluating outcomes of extended thrombolytic therapy for ischemic stroke

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThrombolytic therapy administered longer after the onset of ischemic stroke than current recommendations did not demonst