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Detecting diminished dopamine-firing cells inside brain could reveal earliest signs of Alzheimer's

Detecting diminished dopamine-firing cells inside brain could reveal earliest signs of Alzheimer's

by University of SheffieldPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainA new link between diminished input from dopamine-firing cells deep inside the brain and the

Detecting diminished dopamine-firing cells inside brain could reveal earliest signs of Alzheimer's

by University of SheffieldPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainA new link between diminished input from dopamine-firing cells deep inside the brain and the
Link found between chronic inflammation and risk for Alzheimer's disease

Link found between chronic inflammation and risk for Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University School of MedicineWhile it is widely shown that possessing the ApoE4 gene is the major genetic risk factor of Alzheimer's disease (AD), not all ApoE4 carriers develop AD.

Link found between chronic inflammation and risk for Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University School of MedicineWhile it is widely shown that possessing the ApoE4 gene is the major genetic risk factor of Alzheimer's disease (AD), not all ApoE4 carriers develop AD.
Brain stimulation shows promise for Alzheimer's disease in early trial

Brain stimulation shows promise for Alzheimer's disease in early trial

by Alzheimer's Research UKPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainScientists in the US have found that electrically stimulating regions of the brain in th

Brain stimulation shows promise for Alzheimer's disease in early trial

by Alzheimer's Research UKPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainScientists in the US have found that electrically stimulating regions of the brain in th
One in three people born in 2015 will develop dementia, new analysis shows

One in three people born in 2015 will develop dementia, new analysis shows

by Alzheimer's Research UKDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Alzheimer's Research UK has renewed its call for urgent action on

One in three people born in 2015 will develop dementia, new analysis shows

by Alzheimer's Research UKDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Alzheimer's Research UK has renewed its call for urgent action on
Sound stimulation aids saccular dysfunction with Meniere disease

Sound stimulation aids saccular dysfunction with Meniere disease

by Lori Solomon and Marianne Madeiros sSound stimulation of 75 dB at a frequency of 100 Hz leads to improvement in cervical vestibular-evoked myogenic potential (cVEMP) amplitude in patients with defi

Sound stimulation aids saccular dysfunction with Meniere disease

by Lori Solomon and Marianne Madeiros sSound stimulation of 75 dB at a frequency of 100 Hz leads to improvement in cervical vestibular-evoked myogenic potential (cVEMP) amplitude in patients with defi
Shorter white blood cell telomeres linked to higher dementia risk

Shorter white blood cell telomeres linked to higher dementia risk

by British Medical JournalHuman chromosomes (grey) capped by telomeres (white). Credit: PD-NASA; PD-USGOV-NASAShorter telomeres on the ends of white blood cell chromosomes may signal a heightened

Shorter white blood cell telomeres linked to higher dementia risk

by British Medical JournalHuman chromosomes (grey) capped by telomeres (white). Credit: PD-NASA; PD-USGOV-NASAShorter telomeres on the ends of white blood cell chromosomes may signal a heightened
Healthy lifestyle linked to slower memory decline in older adults

Healthy lifestyle linked to slower memory decline in older adults

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA healthy lifestyle, in particular a healthy diet, is associated with slower memory decline, finds a decade-long study of older adults i

Healthy lifestyle linked to slower memory decline in older adults

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA healthy lifestyle, in particular a healthy diet, is associated with slower memory decline, finds a decade-long study of older adults i
Drop in mortality seen with AChEI, memantine in dementia with lewy bodies

Drop in mortality seen with AChEI, memantine in dementia with lewy bodies

by Elana GotkineFor patients with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), treatment with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) and/or memantine is associated with reduced hospital admissions and mortality

Drop in mortality seen with AChEI, memantine in dementia with lewy bodies

by Elana GotkineFor patients with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), treatment with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) and/or memantine is associated with reduced hospital admissions and mortality
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
'Super-agers' study may reveal secrets to staying young

'Super-agers' study may reveal secrets to staying young

Mary Helen Abbott, 77, paints her lips bright pink, still smokes the occasional cigarette, keeps up on all the gossip at the retirement home and wears a short skirt to fitness class.She giggles as the

'Super-agers' study may reveal secrets to staying young

Mary Helen Abbott, 77, paints her lips bright pink, still smokes the occasional cigarette, keeps up on all the gossip at the retirement home and wears a short skirt to fitness class.She giggles as the
Neurologist explains aphasia

Neurologist explains aphasia

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainAphasia is a condition that can affect a person's ability to communicate.To better understand the condition, the Mayo Clinic News Ne

Neurologist explains aphasia

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainAphasia is a condition that can affect a person's ability to communicate.To better understand the condition, the Mayo Clinic News Ne
Single brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer's disease

Single brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer's disease

by Imperial College LondonPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainThe research uses machine learning technology to look at structural features within the brai

Single brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer's disease

by Imperial College LondonPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainThe research uses machine learning technology to look at structural features within the brai