Helping dementia patients recall grandchildren's names

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA novel telemedicine speech therapy program for people with language problems due to dementia significantly improved their ability to recall wor

Updated on: April 25,2024

Helping dementia patients recall grandchildren's names

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA novel telemedicine speech therapy program for people with language problems due to dementia significantly improved their ability to recall wor

Updated on:April 25,2024

Alzheimer's drug trial shows 'evidence of sustained improvement'

by University of AberdeenRelationship between steady-state plasma levels of hydromethylthionine and decline on the ADAS-Cog11scale over 65 weeks in 566 participants receiving hydromethylthi

Updated on: April 16,2024

Alzheimer's drug trial shows 'evidence of sustained improvement'

by University of AberdeenRelationship between steady-state plasma levels of hydromethylthionine and decline on the ADAS-Cog11scale over 65 weeks in 566 participants receiving hydromethylthi

Updated on:April 16,2024

Promising Alzheimer's drug candidate prevents buildup of tau proteins in lab and fruit fly studies

byLancaster UniversityThe brain of a 7-day-old fruit fly with Tau expressed in a neuronal circuit used by the fly in olfactory memory. The green outlines the neurons, which are starting to swell

Updated on: October 21,2024

Promising Alzheimer's drug candidate prevents buildup of tau proteins in lab and fruit fly studies

byLancaster UniversityThe brain of a 7-day-old fruit fly with Tau expressed in a neuronal circuit used by the fly in olfactory memory. The green outlines the neurons, which are starting to swell

Updated on:October 21,2024

People with dementia could be missing out on post-diagnosis care

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new report has found that as many as 85% of people with dementia could be missing out on important post-diagnosis care.Now world-leading

Updated on: May 09,2024

People with dementia could be missing out on post-diagnosis care

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new report has found that as many as 85% of people with dementia could be missing out on important post-diagnosis care.Now world-leading

Updated on:May 09,2024

'New' ALS gene destabilizes neuron's structure and chokes off its nucleus

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge a few years ago raised major funding that resulted in the discovery of new genes connected to the dis

Updated on: April 23,2024

'New' ALS gene destabilizes neuron's structure and chokes off its nucleus

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge a few years ago raised major funding that resulted in the discovery of new genes connected to the dis

Updated on:April 23,2024

Multi-feature-based brain network improves auto-diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

by ElsevierResearchers have developed a new method for constructing personal brain networks using multiple structural features to improve the accuracy of diagnosing Alzheimer's disease (AD) a

Updated on: March 07,2024

Multi-feature-based brain network improves auto-diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

by ElsevierResearchers have developed a new method for constructing personal brain networks using multiple structural features to improve the accuracy of diagnosing Alzheimer's disease (AD) a

Updated on:March 07,2024

Touch sensitive brain cells controlled by micromagnets

by University College LondonGraphic illustration of magnetomechanical stimulation. Credit: Yichao Yu and Mark Lythgoe at UCLScientists at UCL have developed a new technique that uses microscopic

Updated on: February 05,2024

Touch sensitive brain cells controlled by micromagnets

by University College LondonGraphic illustration of magnetomechanical stimulation. Credit: Yichao Yu and Mark Lythgoe at UCLScientists at UCL have developed a new technique that uses microscopic

Updated on:February 05,2024

Brain health 'Check-in' tool to help reduce dementia risk

by University College LondonCredit: Alzheimer's Research UKA free new digital tool has been launched by Alzheimer's Research UK, supported by evidence from UCL researchers, to help people

Updated on: April 29,2024

Brain health 'Check-in' tool to help reduce dementia risk

by University College LondonCredit: Alzheimer's Research UKA free new digital tool has been launched by Alzheimer's Research UK, supported by evidence from UCL researchers, to help people

Updated on:April 29,2024

Fiber supplements could improve brain function in seniors, study says

by Ebony Williams, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Wikimedia CommonsFiber is essential for the digestive system. It helps maintain a healthy weight and lowers the risk of diabetes, heart disea

Updated on: March 28,2024

Fiber supplements could improve brain function in seniors, study says

by Ebony Williams, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Wikimedia CommonsFiber is essential for the digestive system. It helps maintain a healthy weight and lowers the risk of diabetes, heart disea

Updated on:March 28,2024

Research reveals link between spinal muscular atrophy and liver damage

byAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI173702An international study has

Updated on: July 31,2024

Research reveals link between spinal muscular atrophy and liver damage

byAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI173702An international study has

Updated on:July 31,2024

Scientists compete to make best predictions about pertussis vaccine

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Methods(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.crmeth.2024.100731Scientists love a challenge. Or a friendly competition. Now

Updated on: March 19,2024

Scientists compete to make best predictions about pertussis vaccine

by La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports Methods(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.crmeth.2024.100731Scientists love a challenge. Or a friendly competition. Now

Updated on:March 19,2024

Tardive dyskinesia impacts patients and caregivers

by Lori SolomonTardive dyskinesia (TD) poses a substantial burden for both caregivers and patients, according to a study published online Nov. 28 in theJournal of Patient-Reported Outcomes.Rakes

Updated on: February 03,2024

Tardive dyskinesia impacts patients and caregivers

by Lori SolomonTardive dyskinesia (TD) poses a substantial burden for both caregivers and patients, according to a study published online Nov. 28 in theJournal of Patient-Reported Outcomes.Rakes

Updated on:February 03,2024