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Brain plasticity promotes worsening of epileptic seizures

Brain plasticity promotes worsening of epileptic seizures

by Erin Digitale,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Monstera Production from PexelsEpileptic seizures worsen via the same mechanism by which practice makes perfect, a new study from the S

Brain plasticity promotes worsening of epileptic seizures

by Erin Digitale,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Monstera Production from PexelsEpileptic seizures worsen via the same mechanism by which practice makes perfect, a new study from the S
'Making the best of it': Families face the heavy burden of Alzheimer's

'Making the best of it': Families face the heavy burden of Alzheimer's

by Alan Mozes, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—For Marilyn and Tom Oestreicher, their golden years were within reach.After more than four decades of marriage, the Illinois couple had fashioned a comfort

'Making the best of it': Families face the heavy burden of Alzheimer's

by Alan Mozes, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—For Marilyn and Tom Oestreicher, their golden years were within reach.After more than four decades of marriage, the Illinois couple had fashioned a comfort
Research shortfall on common form of dementia highlighted

Research shortfall on common form of dementia highlighted

by University of ExeterJoan Grose had Lewy body dementia. Credit: University of ExeterNew research published inThe Lancethas highlighted the scarcity of evidence on the prognosis of d

Research shortfall on common form of dementia highlighted

by University of ExeterJoan Grose had Lewy body dementia. Credit: University of ExeterNew research published inThe Lancethas highlighted the scarcity of evidence on the prognosis of d
Boosting neuron formation restores memory in mice with Alzheimer's disease

Boosting neuron formation restores memory in mice with Alzheimer's disease

by Rockefeller University PressThe new study shows that boosting neurogenesis increases the number of newly formed neurons involved in storing and retrieving memories (arrows) in the hippocampus

Boosting neuron formation restores memory in mice with Alzheimer's disease

by Rockefeller University PressThe new study shows that boosting neurogenesis increases the number of newly formed neurons involved in storing and retrieving memories (arrows) in the hippocampus
Dementia researchers call for urgent action to prevent setbacks in treatment search

Dementia researchers call for urgent action to prevent setbacks in treatment search

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly 300 researchers have called for urgent government action to prevent a major setback to the search for new dementia treatments as a re

Dementia researchers call for urgent action to prevent setbacks in treatment search

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly 300 researchers have called for urgent government action to prevent a major setback to the search for new dementia treatments as a re
Alzheimer's research strengthens evidence for reanalyzing data in clinical trials that 'failed'

Alzheimer's research strengthens evidence for reanalyzing data in clinical trials that 'failed'

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research on Alzheimer's disease led by the University at Buffalo reveals strong evidence that clinical trials on

Alzheimer's research strengthens evidence for reanalyzing data in clinical trials that 'failed'

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research on Alzheimer's disease led by the University at Buffalo reveals strong evidence that clinical trials on
Electronic health records help study drug-effectiveness in Alzheimer's disease

Electronic health records help study drug-effectiveness in Alzheimer's disease

by Case Western Reserve UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have harnessed the power of electronic health records to gain insight in the potential of inflammation-controlling medicatio

Electronic health records help study drug-effectiveness in Alzheimer's disease

by Case Western Reserve UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have harnessed the power of electronic health records to gain insight in the potential of inflammation-controlling medicatio
Forty percent of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by targeting 12 risk factors throughout life

Forty percent of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by targeting 12 risk factors throughout life

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainModifying 12 risk factors over the lifecourse could delay or prevent 40% of dementia cases, according to an update toThe LancetCommission on dementia

Forty percent of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by targeting 12 risk factors throughout life

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainModifying 12 risk factors over the lifecourse could delay or prevent 40% of dementia cases, according to an update toThe LancetCommission on dementia
Alzheimer-type brain pathology after transplantation of dura mater

Alzheimer-type brain pathology after transplantation of dura mater

by University of ZurichBrown-colored A-beta plaques in the cerebral cortex in Alzheimer's disease. Credit: University Hospital ZurichUp to now Alzheimer's disease has not been recognized

Alzheimer-type brain pathology after transplantation of dura mater

by University of ZurichBrown-colored A-beta plaques in the cerebral cortex in Alzheimer's disease. Credit: University Hospital ZurichUp to now Alzheimer's disease has not been recognized
Exercise for people with dementia improves balance and reduces dependence

Exercise for people with dementia improves balance and reduces dependence

by Umea UniversityRegular exercise improves balance for people with dementia and reduces dependence on assistance. Credit: MostPhotosRegular exercise improves balance for people with dementia and

Exercise for people with dementia improves balance and reduces dependence

by Umea UniversityRegular exercise improves balance for people with dementia and reduces dependence on assistance. Credit: MostPhotosRegular exercise improves balance for people with dementia and
Machine learning models rank predictive risks for Alzheimer's disease

Machine learning models rank predictive risks for Alzheimer's disease

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityFeature importance and impact of top 20 most important features for different age groups. SHAP global feature importance bar chart (left) and SHAP loca

Machine learning models rank predictive risks for Alzheimer's disease

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityFeature importance and impact of top 20 most important features for different age groups. SHAP global feature importance bar chart (left) and SHAP loca
Hit the sleep 'sweet spot' to keep brain sharp

Hit the sleep 'sweet spot' to keep brain sharp

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainLike so many other good things in life, sleep is best in moderation. A multiyear study of older adults found that both short an

Hit the sleep 'sweet spot' to keep brain sharp

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainLike so many other good things in life, sleep is best in moderation. A multiyear study of older adults found that both short an