Different biological variants discovered in Alzheimer's disease

by Amsterdam University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDutch scientists have discovered five biological variants of Alzheimer's disease, which may require different treatments. As

Updated on: February 24,2024

Different biological variants discovered in Alzheimer's disease

by Amsterdam University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDutch scientists have discovered five biological variants of Alzheimer's disease, which may require different treatments. As

Updated on:February 24,2024

Expert offers perspective on experimental Alzheimer's disease drug

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to drugmakers Eisai and Biogen, a Phase 3 clinical study on a potential new Alzheimer's disease drug shows promise. The study findings show

Updated on: April 18,2024

Expert offers perspective on experimental Alzheimer's disease drug

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to drugmakers Eisai and Biogen, a Phase 3 clinical study on a potential new Alzheimer's disease drug shows promise. The study findings show

Updated on:April 18,2024

App promises to improve pain management for dementia patients

by Katie Willis,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Alberta computing scientists are developing an app to help health-care staff assess and manage pain in patients with d

Updated on: March 19,2024

App promises to improve pain management for dementia patients

by Katie Willis,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Alberta computing scientists are developing an app to help health-care staff assess and manage pain in patients with d

Updated on:March 19,2024

Protein modification of a gene expression regulator can confer neuroprotection against inflammation

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Public DomainResearchers at the University of Eastern Finland have found a potential neuroprotective effect of a protein modification that could be a thera

Updated on: June 14,2024

Protein modification of a gene expression regulator can confer neuroprotection against inflammation

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Public DomainResearchers at the University of Eastern Finland have found a potential neuroprotective effect of a protein modification that could be a thera

Updated on:June 14,2024

Care more expensive for dementia patients and families in last years of life

by The Mount Sinai HospitalThe cost of care over the last five years of life for patients with dementia is significantly higher than for patients who die from heart disease, cancer, or other caus

Updated on: February 26,2024

Care more expensive for dementia patients and families in last years of life

by The Mount Sinai HospitalThe cost of care over the last five years of life for patients with dementia is significantly higher than for patients who die from heart disease, cancer, or other caus

Updated on:February 26,2024

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

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

Traumatic brain injury may up risk for developing comorbidities

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) of any severity is associated with increased risk of chronic cardiovascular, endocrine, and neurologic comorbidities, according to a study published online April 28 in&nbs

Updated on: February 03,2024

Traumatic brain injury may up risk for developing comorbidities

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) of any severity is associated with increased risk of chronic cardiovascular, endocrine, and neurologic comorbidities, according to a study published online April 28 in&nbs

Updated on:February 03,2024

Chatbots for dementia patients and caregivers need more work

by Holly Ober,University of California - RiversideCredit: CC0 Public DomainChatbots hold promise for dementia patient or caregiver support, but are still in their infancy, finds a paper publishe

Updated on: May 08,2024

Chatbots for dementia patients and caregivers need more work

by Holly Ober,University of California - RiversideCredit: CC0 Public DomainChatbots hold promise for dementia patient or caregiver support, but are still in their infancy, finds a paper publishe

Updated on:May 08,2024

Models show promise in predicting cognitive decline in early Alzheimer's

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study, published in the July 10 online issue ofNeurology, looks at predicting how quickly people with early Alzheimer&

Updated on: July 11,2024

Models show promise in predicting cognitive decline in early Alzheimer's

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study, published in the July 10 online issue ofNeurology, looks at predicting how quickly people with early Alzheimer&

Updated on:July 11,2024

Exercise alters brain chemistry to protect aging synapses

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen elderly people stay active, their brains have more of a class of proteins that enhances the connections between ne

Updated on: May 22,2024

Exercise alters brain chemistry to protect aging synapses

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen elderly people stay active, their brains have more of a class of proteins that enhances the connections between ne

Updated on:May 22,2024

Undergraduates develop tools to diagnose Alzheimer's disease before patients show symptoms

by University of MarylandA prototype of the UMD team's tool to diagnose Alzheimer's disease before patients show symptoms. Credit: University of MarylandA team of seven University of Mary

Updated on: April 29,2024

Undergraduates develop tools to diagnose Alzheimer's disease before patients show symptoms

by University of MarylandA prototype of the UMD team's tool to diagnose Alzheimer's disease before patients show symptoms. Credit: University of MarylandA team of seven University of Mary

Updated on:April 29,2024

How brain circuits switch between different behaviors

by Weizmann Institute of ScienceSet-up and behavioral task. a, The experimental set-up. Bats flew in pairs and alternated between two behavioral modes: solo (left) and cross-over (right). b, Exam

Updated on: February 21,2024

How brain circuits switch between different behaviors

by Weizmann Institute of ScienceSet-up and behavioral task. a, The experimental set-up. Bats flew in pairs and alternated between two behavioral modes: solo (left) and cross-over (right). b, Exam

Updated on:February 21,2024