Researchers clarify the function of highly specialized nerve cells in memory

by Viola Röser,University Hospital BonnExamples of item and location-specific responses. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52295-5Specialized nerve cells in

Updated on: September 23,2024

Researchers clarify the function of highly specialized nerve cells in memory

by Viola Röser,University Hospital BonnExamples of item and location-specific responses. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52295-5Specialized nerve cells in

Updated on:September 23,2024

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

Updated on: June 24,2024

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

Updated on:June 24,2024

Pets provide a voice for people with aphasia

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFeathers, fins or fur, all pets can make us feel happier. Now, new research from the University of South Australia shows that pet

Updated on: February 05,2024

Pets provide a voice for people with aphasia

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFeathers, fins or fur, all pets can make us feel happier. Now, new research from the University of South Australia shows that pet

Updated on:February 05,2024

Predicting change in the Alzheimer's brain

by Larry Hardesty,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers are developing a computer system that uses genetic, demographic, and clinical data to help predict the effects of disease o

Updated on: February 26,2024

Predicting change in the Alzheimer's brain

by Larry Hardesty,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT researchers are developing a computer system that uses genetic, demographic, and clinical data to help predict the effects of disease o

Updated on:February 26,2024

Patients' groups, progressives square off over Medicare Alzheimer's decision

by Lauren ClasonPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainAdvocates on both sides of a debate over dramatically restricting Medicare's coverage of an expensive a

Updated on: June 11,2024

Patients' groups, progressives square off over Medicare Alzheimer's decision

by Lauren ClasonPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainAdvocates on both sides of a debate over dramatically restricting Medicare's coverage of an expensive a

Updated on:June 11,2024

Brain cell membranes' lipids may play big role in Alzheimer's progression

by American Institute of PhysicsLinks between lipid imbalance and disease have been established, in which lipid changes increase the formation of amyloid plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer's di

Updated on: May 18,2024

Brain cell membranes' lipids may play big role in Alzheimer's progression

by American Institute of PhysicsLinks between lipid imbalance and disease have been established, in which lipid changes increase the formation of amyloid plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer's di

Updated on:May 18,2024

The orchid and dandelion phenomenon in brain aging: Personalizing cognitive health approaches for older adults

Updated on: September 05,2024

The orchid and dandelion phenomenon in brain aging: Personalizing cognitive health approaches for older adults

Updated on:September 05,2024

Researchers develop new implant to power healing after spinal cord injury

by RCSI University of Medicine and Health SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:Materials Today(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2024.07.015A research team at RCSI University of Medicine and Heal

Updated on: September 06,2024

Researchers develop new implant to power healing after spinal cord injury

by RCSI University of Medicine and Health SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:Materials Today(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2024.07.015A research team at RCSI University of Medicine and Heal

Updated on:September 06,2024

High rate of diabetes, high blood pressure in Puerto Ricans linked to brain changes

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe high rate of diabetes and high blood pressure combined in Puerto Rican people may be linked to structural changes in the brain, accord

Updated on: February 05,2024

High rate of diabetes, high blood pressure in Puerto Ricans linked to brain changes

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe high rate of diabetes and high blood pressure combined in Puerto Rican people may be linked to structural changes in the brain, accord

Updated on:February 05,2024

Scientists isolate genes that delay Alzheimer's

by Australian National UniversityAssociate Professor Arcos-Burgos (centre) with Dr Claudio Mastronardi and Dr Hardip Patel. Credit: Stuart Hay, ANUScientists have identified a network of nine gen

Updated on: February 27,2024

Scientists isolate genes that delay Alzheimer's

by Australian National UniversityAssociate Professor Arcos-Burgos (centre) with Dr Claudio Mastronardi and Dr Hardip Patel. Credit: Stuart Hay, ANUScientists have identified a network of nine gen

Updated on:February 27,2024

The construction of visual attention highlighted at the neuronal level

byParis Brain InstituteAttention being caught. Credit: Mikhail Nilov.A giant billboard flashes on the side of a country road. Why does it catch our attention more easily than other details in th

Updated on: March 28,2024

The construction of visual attention highlighted at the neuronal level

byParis Brain InstituteAttention being caught. Credit: Mikhail Nilov.A giant billboard flashes on the side of a country road. Why does it catch our attention more easily than other details in th

Updated on:March 28,2024

Discovery of cilia defects in ALS patients suggests new treatment path

byVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Motor neurons with damaged primary cilia (green) from patients with the C21orf2 mutation. Credit: VIBAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a deva

Updated on: January 15,2025

Discovery of cilia defects in ALS patients suggests new treatment path

byVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Motor neurons with damaged primary cilia (green) from patients with the C21orf2 mutation. Credit: VIBAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a deva

Updated on:January 15,2025