Scientists say Alzheimer's is probably a collection of diseases that should be classified and treated separately

by Hebrew University of JerusalemDeciphering the mechanism that underlies the development of Alzheimer's disease in certain families but not in others, researchers at the Hebrew University of

Updated on: February 26,2024

Scientists say Alzheimer's is probably a collection of diseases that should be classified and treated separately

by Hebrew University of JerusalemDeciphering the mechanism that underlies the development of Alzheimer's disease in certain families but not in others, researchers at the Hebrew University of

Updated on:February 26,2024

The way the brain processes speech could serve as a predictor of early dementia

by Baycrest Centre for Geriatric CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly dementia is typically associated with memory and thinking problems; but older adults should also be vigilant about hearing and

Updated on: May 13,2024

The way the brain processes speech could serve as a predictor of early dementia

by Baycrest Centre for Geriatric CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly dementia is typically associated with memory and thinking problems; but older adults should also be vigilant about hearing and

Updated on:May 13,2024

People with dementia and the right to independent life

by Risto Löf,University of Eastern FinlandTuija Alava, an expert by experience for Pohjois-Savon Muisti, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease while still in working life. Alava lives alone and

Updated on: May 08,2024

People with dementia and the right to independent life

by Risto Löf,University of Eastern FinlandTuija Alava, an expert by experience for Pohjois-Savon Muisti, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease while still in working life. Alava lives alone and

Updated on:May 08,2024

Deep brain stimulation studies in Alzheimer's disease pose ethical challenges

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Promising, early studies of deep bra

Updated on: April 07,2024

Deep brain stimulation studies in Alzheimer's disease pose ethical challenges

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Promising, early studies of deep bra

Updated on:April 07,2024

Large-scale study links dyslexia genetics to brain structure

byMax Planck SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDyslexia is a common learning difficulty in which genes often play a role. How do genes associated with dyslexia relate to brain structure in the gen

Updated on: January 08,2025

Large-scale study links dyslexia genetics to brain structure

byMax Planck SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDyslexia is a common learning difficulty in which genes often play a role. How do genes associated with dyslexia relate to brain structure in the gen

Updated on:January 08,2025

Secondary infections inflame the brain, worsening cognition in Alzheimer's disease

by Trinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research into Alzheimer's disease (AD) suggests that secondary infections and new inflammatory events amplify the brain's im

Updated on: June 20,2024

Secondary infections inflame the brain, worsening cognition in Alzheimer's disease

by Trinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research into Alzheimer's disease (AD) suggests that secondary infections and new inflammatory events amplify the brain's im

Updated on:June 20,2024

MRI's may be initial window into CTE diagnosis in living; approach may shave years off diagnosis

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) cannot yet be diagnosed during life, a new study provides the best evidence to

Updated on: April 01,2024

MRI's may be initial window into CTE diagnosis in living; approach may shave years off diagnosis

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) cannot yet be diagnosed during life, a new study provides the best evidence to

Updated on:April 01,2024

AEDs tied to higher pneumonia risk in Alzheimer patients

(HealthDay)—Antiepileptic drug (AED) use may increase the risk for pneumonia in patients with Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study recently published in theJournal of Alzheimer's Dis

Updated on: March 19,2024

AEDs tied to higher pneumonia risk in Alzheimer patients

(HealthDay)—Antiepileptic drug (AED) use may increase the risk for pneumonia in patients with Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study recently published in theJournal of Alzheimer's Dis

Updated on:March 19,2024

Brain organoids reveal autism biology and potential treatments

byThe Scripps Research InstituteA cerebral organoid showing rosettes (or whirls) of newly developing and migrating new neurons (shown in purplish-red). Credit: Scripps ResearchUsing stem cells g

Updated on: November 07,2024

Brain organoids reveal autism biology and potential treatments

byThe Scripps Research InstituteA cerebral organoid showing rosettes (or whirls) of newly developing and migrating new neurons (shown in purplish-red). Credit: Scripps ResearchUsing stem cells g

Updated on:November 07,2024

Dementia care program improves mental health of patients, caregivers

by Enrique Rivero,University of California, Los AngelesDr. David Reuben, Archstone Professor of Medicine and chief of the Division of Geriatrics in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. C

Updated on: May 08,2024

Dementia care program improves mental health of patients, caregivers

by Enrique Rivero,University of California, Los AngelesDr. David Reuben, Archstone Professor of Medicine and chief of the Division of Geriatrics in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. C

Updated on:May 08,2024

Unraveling the mysteries of the presynapse with super resolution microscopy

by Queensland Brain Institutea Graphical representation of the Dual-pulse sub-diffractional Tracking of Internalized Molecules (DsdTIM) protocol. b Representative epifluorescence image of an axonal se

Updated on: March 28,2024

Unraveling the mysteries of the presynapse with super resolution microscopy

by Queensland Brain Institutea Graphical representation of the Dual-pulse sub-diffractional Tracking of Internalized Molecules (DsdTIM) protocol. b Representative epifluorescence image of an axonal se

Updated on:March 28,2024

Risk for dementia reduced in association with antihypertensive use

by Elana GotkineAntihypertensive use is associated with a reduced risk for dementia compared with untreated hypertension, according to research published online Sept. 12 inJAMA Network Open.Matt

Updated on: March 02,2024

Risk for dementia reduced in association with antihypertensive use

by Elana GotkineAntihypertensive use is associated with a reduced risk for dementia compared with untreated hypertension, according to research published online Sept. 12 inJAMA Network Open.Matt

Updated on:March 02,2024