Dementia: Blood levels could point to early loss of neuronal connections

by Marcus Neitzert,German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesGroup comparisons, correlation analyses, and diagnostic performance of serum beta-synuclein and plasma pTau181. (A) Serum beta-synu

Updated on: May 06,2024

Dementia: Blood levels could point to early loss of neuronal connections

by Marcus Neitzert,German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesGroup comparisons, correlation analyses, and diagnostic performance of serum beta-synuclein and plasma pTau181. (A) Serum beta-synu

Updated on:May 06,2024

Household and family ties significant in staving off dementia

by University of AdelaideCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a global study, researchers in evolutionary medicine at the University of Adelaide have found that people living in larger households

Updated on: June 20,2024

Household and family ties significant in staving off dementia

by University of AdelaideCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a global study, researchers in evolutionary medicine at the University of Adelaide have found that people living in larger households

Updated on:June 20,2024

5α-reductase inhibitors linked to depression, but not dementia

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay Reporter5α-reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) are associated with an increased risk for depression but seem not to be associated with dementia, according to a study published onl

Updated on: March 13,2024

5α-reductase inhibitors linked to depression, but not dementia

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay Reporter5α-reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) are associated with an increased risk for depression but seem not to be associated with dementia, according to a study published onl

Updated on:March 13,2024

Alzheimer's treatment shows unique results

by Uppsala UniversityDespite his team’s successes, Lars Lannfelt does not want to speculate on when an approved treatment can be available for health care. Credit: Johan WahlgrenIn late July ther

Updated on: April 08,2024

Alzheimer's treatment shows unique results

by Uppsala UniversityDespite his team’s successes, Lars Lannfelt does not want to speculate on when an approved treatment can be available for health care. Credit: Johan WahlgrenIn late July ther

Updated on:April 08,2024

New visual technique could advance early detection of neurodegenerative diseases

byUniversity of MinnesotaIntroduction and overview of Cap-QuIC method. Credit:npj Biosensing(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44328-024-00003-0Researchers at the University of Minnesota have dev

Updated on: August 08,2024

New visual technique could advance early detection of neurodegenerative diseases

byUniversity of MinnesotaIntroduction and overview of Cap-QuIC method. Credit:npj Biosensing(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44328-024-00003-0Researchers at the University of Minnesota have dev

Updated on:August 08,2024

Simple test may predict cognitive impairment long before symptoms appear

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn people with no thinking and memory problems, a simple test may predict the risk of developing cognitive impairment years later,

Updated on: June 20,2024

Simple test may predict cognitive impairment long before symptoms appear

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn people with no thinking and memory problems, a simple test may predict the risk of developing cognitive impairment years later,

Updated on:June 20,2024

Meditation and music may help reverse early memory loss in adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease

by IOS PressIn a recent study of adults with early memory loss, a West Virginia University research team lead by Dr. Kim Innes found that practice of a simple meditation or music listening progra

Updated on: March 07,2024

Meditation and music may help reverse early memory loss in adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease

by IOS PressIn a recent study of adults with early memory loss, a West Virginia University research team lead by Dr. Kim Innes found that practice of a simple meditation or music listening progra

Updated on:March 07,2024

Researchers show multiple sclerosis drug can be used as Alzheimer's therapy

by Lindsay Travis,University of KentuckyWorking model for the effect of ponesimod on microglial activation and phagocytosis. Aβ42 binds to TLR4 and induces a complex with S1PR1. S1P co-activates

Updated on: March 02,2024

Researchers show multiple sclerosis drug can be used as Alzheimer's therapy

by Lindsay Travis,University of KentuckyWorking model for the effect of ponesimod on microglial activation and phagocytosis. Aβ42 binds to TLR4 and induces a complex with S1PR1. S1P co-activates

Updated on:March 02,2024

Researchers introduce enhanced brain signal analysis technique

by Alex Smith,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolReplication of previous results using a predefined time window. (A) Proportion of channels whose ERP signals’ significance were labeled the sa

Updated on: March 30,2024

Researchers introduce enhanced brain signal analysis technique

by Alex Smith,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolReplication of previous results using a predefined time window. (A) Proportion of channels whose ERP signals’ significance were labeled the sa

Updated on:March 30,2024

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

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

How does the brain keep calm? Insight into brain stability and the key role of NMDA receptors

byTel-Aviv UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2024.10.014Researchers at Tel Aviv University have made a fundamental discovery: the NMDA receptor

Updated on: November 28,2024

How does the brain keep calm? Insight into brain stability and the key role of NMDA receptors

byTel-Aviv UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2024.10.014Researchers at Tel Aviv University have made a fundamental discovery: the NMDA receptor

Updated on:November 28,2024