Can slow walking speed in elderly signal Alzheimer's disease hallmarks?

by American Academy of NeurologyDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.How fast elderly people walk may be related to the amount of amyloid

Updated on: February 27,2024

Can slow walking speed in elderly signal Alzheimer's disease hallmarks?

by American Academy of NeurologyDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.How fast elderly people walk may be related to the amount of amyloid

Updated on:February 27,2024

Case study showcases effectiveness of multimodality approaches for diagnosing hydrocephalus

by Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co., LtdThis case demonstrates the efficacy of using multimodality approaches for iNPH diagnosis, which saves the patient time and clinical costs, worthy of fu

Updated on: September 05,2024

Case study showcases effectiveness of multimodality approaches for diagnosing hydrocephalus

by Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co., LtdThis case demonstrates the efficacy of using multimodality approaches for iNPH diagnosis, which saves the patient time and clinical costs, worthy of fu

Updated on:September 05,2024

Gene ID'd as potential therapeutic target for dementia in Parkinson's

by Washington University School of MedicineClumps of the Parkinson's protein alpha-synuclein (red) are visible inside neurons (green) in the brain of a mouse. Researchers at Washington Univer

Updated on: June 14,2024

Gene ID'd as potential therapeutic target for dementia in Parkinson's

by Washington University School of MedicineClumps of the Parkinson's protein alpha-synuclein (red) are visible inside neurons (green) in the brain of a mouse. Researchers at Washington Univer

Updated on:June 14,2024

Antibody therapy inspired by patient case reduces tau tangles in a preclinical model of Alzheimer's disease

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/Pete Linforth.A team led by researchers from Mass General Brigham reports promising results for a monoclonal antibody that takes aim at a new target for Alz

Updated on: March 02,2024

Antibody therapy inspired by patient case reduces tau tangles in a preclinical model of Alzheimer's disease

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/Pete Linforth.A team led by researchers from Mass General Brigham reports promising results for a monoclonal antibody that takes aim at a new target for Alz

Updated on:March 02,2024

Neuroscientists explore how the brain makes decisions

byHarvard Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists have gained new insights into how neurons in the brain communicate during a decision, and how the connections between neurons

Updated on: March 13,2024

Neuroscientists explore how the brain makes decisions

byHarvard Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists have gained new insights into how neurons in the brain communicate during a decision, and how the connections between neurons

Updated on:March 13,2024

Thinning of brain region may signal dementia risk 5–10 years before symptoms

by Will Sansom,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioStrengths of significant association (regression t values) for gray matter thickness in Alzheimer's disease (AD) dement

Updated on: March 13,2024

Thinning of brain region may signal dementia risk 5–10 years before symptoms

by Will Sansom,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioStrengths of significant association (regression t values) for gray matter thickness in Alzheimer's disease (AD) dement

Updated on:March 13,2024

Healthy diet may reduce cognitive decline as people age

by Karolinska InstitutetEating healthier may reduce cognitive decline and diminish the negative impact of an unhealthy diet on memory and thinking abilities in older adults, suggests a new study

Updated on: February 26,2024

Healthy diet may reduce cognitive decline as people age

by Karolinska InstitutetEating healthier may reduce cognitive decline and diminish the negative impact of an unhealthy diet on memory and thinking abilities in older adults, suggests a new study

Updated on:February 26,2024

New clues to early development of schizophrenia

byElsevierDerivation and characterization of hCSs. (A) Experimental design of the study. (B) Main growth factors and media used for neural induction and differentiation. DM and SB are SMAD inhib

Updated on: January 12,2024

New clues to early development of schizophrenia

byElsevierDerivation and characterization of hCSs. (A) Experimental design of the study. (B) Main growth factors and media used for neural induction and differentiation. DM and SB are SMAD inhib

Updated on:January 12,2024

Socially active 60-year-olds face lower dementia risk

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainBeing more socially active in your 50s and 60s predicts a lower risk of developing dementia later on, finds a new UCL-led study.Thelongi

Updated on: June 14,2024

Socially active 60-year-olds face lower dementia risk

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainBeing more socially active in your 50s and 60s predicts a lower risk of developing dementia later on, finds a new UCL-led study.Thelongi

Updated on:June 14,2024

Dementia and self-harm: Why it's crucial to support patients in first year after diagnosis

by Lachlan Gilbert,University of New South WalesCredit: AI-generated imagePeople diagnosed with dementia are more likely to self-harm within the first six to 12 months after initial diagnosis, h

Updated on: May 08,2024

Dementia and self-harm: Why it's crucial to support patients in first year after diagnosis

by Lachlan Gilbert,University of New South WalesCredit: AI-generated imagePeople diagnosed with dementia are more likely to self-harm within the first six to 12 months after initial diagnosis, h

Updated on:May 08,2024

Researchers develop new brain network modeling tools to advance Alzheimer's disease research

by Indiana University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainIndiana University researchers are collaborating on a novel approach to use neuroimaging and network modeling tools—previously dev

Updated on: February 24,2024

Researchers develop new brain network modeling tools to advance Alzheimer's disease research

by Indiana University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainIndiana University researchers are collaborating on a novel approach to use neuroimaging and network modeling tools—previously dev

Updated on:February 24,2024

Special properties of pneumococci affect their ability to cause meningitis

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: AI-generated imageStructures on the surface of pneumococci determine the ability of these bacteria to enter the brain and cause severe infections, according to a p

Updated on: March 06,2024

Special properties of pneumococci affect their ability to cause meningitis

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: AI-generated imageStructures on the surface of pneumococci determine the ability of these bacteria to enter the brain and cause severe infections, according to a p

Updated on:March 06,2024