Uncovering one of the driving forces of Alzheimer's disease

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, currently has no cure or effective therapy, in part due to gaps in our understand

Updated on: July 01,2024

Uncovering one of the driving forces of Alzheimer's disease

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, currently has no cure or effective therapy, in part due to gaps in our understand

Updated on:July 01,2024

Researchers develop combined data model to better evaluate for mild cognitive impairment

by Boston University School of MedicineA new study has shown that by combining imaging and neuropsychological testing, one can more accurately assess the cognitive status of individuals.Cognitive

Updated on: March 07,2024

Researchers develop combined data model to better evaluate for mild cognitive impairment

by Boston University School of MedicineA new study has shown that by combining imaging and neuropsychological testing, one can more accurately assess the cognitive status of individuals.Cognitive

Updated on:March 07,2024

Alzheimer's risk gene impairs development of new neurons in mice

by Society for NeuroscienceApoE-expressing astrocytes (green) interacting with tdTomato-expressing dendrites (red) from adult newborn hippocampal neurons. Credit: Tensaouti et al.,eNeuro&nb

Updated on: April 20,2024

Alzheimer's risk gene impairs development of new neurons in mice

by Society for NeuroscienceApoE-expressing astrocytes (green) interacting with tdTomato-expressing dendrites (red) from adult newborn hippocampal neurons. Credit: Tensaouti et al.,eNeuro&nb

Updated on:April 20,2024

Cells from human umbilical cord blood improve cognition in Alzheimer's disease model mice

by Cell Transplantation Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain RepairAlzheimer's disease (AD), which affects an estimated 26 million people worldwide, is the fourth leading cause of death a

Updated on: February 26,2024

Cells from human umbilical cord blood improve cognition in Alzheimer's disease model mice

by Cell Transplantation Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain RepairAlzheimer's disease (AD), which affects an estimated 26 million people worldwide, is the fourth leading cause of death a

Updated on:February 26,2024

Planning can help gun owners age safely

by University of WashingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center (HIPRC) has created anew online resourceto help older adults with cognitive

Updated on: June 18,2024

Planning can help gun owners age safely

by University of WashingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center (HIPRC) has created anew online resourceto help older adults with cognitive

Updated on:June 18,2024

Why do people with Alzheimer's stop recognizing their loved ones?

by University of MontrealDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Alzheimer's not only steals people's memories but also their abilit

Updated on: February 28,2024

Why do people with Alzheimer's stop recognizing their loved ones?

by University of MontrealDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Alzheimer's not only steals people's memories but also their abilit

Updated on:February 28,2024

Key mechanisms in asymptomatic Alzheimer's disease brains offer potential protection against cognitive decline

byIndiana UniversityMicroglia and astrocytic coverage around compact, intermediate, and filamentous amyloid plaques between AD and AsymAD cases. Credit:Acta Neuropathologica(2024). D

Updated on: October 21,2024

Key mechanisms in asymptomatic Alzheimer's disease brains offer potential protection against cognitive decline

byIndiana UniversityMicroglia and astrocytic coverage around compact, intermediate, and filamentous amyloid plaques between AD and AsymAD cases. Credit:Acta Neuropathologica(2024). D

Updated on:October 21,2024

Unraveling Alzheimer's: New study documents how brain cells go bad

by University of North Carolina Health CareNeurons treated with Alzheimer's-associated proteins exhibit drastic calcium increases (blue, green, yellow, red to white), and the cells form tau-f

Updated on: July 01,2024

Unraveling Alzheimer's: New study documents how brain cells go bad

by University of North Carolina Health CareNeurons treated with Alzheimer's-associated proteins exhibit drastic calcium increases (blue, green, yellow, red to white), and the cells form tau-f

Updated on:July 01,2024

FDA approves drug for rare form of ALS

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesdayapproveda new drug for people who have a rare, inherited type of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig&

Updated on: March 30,2024

FDA approves drug for rare form of ALS

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesdayapproveda new drug for people who have a rare, inherited type of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig&

Updated on:March 30,2024

Critical care admissions for people with dementia are increasing for those in their last year of life, study finds

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by the Cicely Saunders Institute at King's College London has found that while critical care admissions for people wit

Updated on: March 02,2024

Critical care admissions for people with dementia are increasing for those in their last year of life, study finds

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by the Cicely Saunders Institute at King's College London has found that while critical care admissions for people wit

Updated on:March 02,2024

New neurons form in the brain into the tenth decade of life, even in people with Alzheimer's

by Jacqueline Carey,University of Illinois at ChicagoNew neurons continue to be formed in the hippocampus into the tenth decade of life, even in people with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheim

Updated on: June 18,2024

New neurons form in the brain into the tenth decade of life, even in people with Alzheimer's

by Jacqueline Carey,University of Illinois at ChicagoNew neurons continue to be formed in the hippocampus into the tenth decade of life, even in people with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheim

Updated on:June 18,2024

New resource for dementia and firearm safety to prevent injuries

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday, faculty members at the University of Colorado School of Medicine at the Anschutz Medical Campus announced the Safety in Dementia websi

Updated on: May 08,2024

New resource for dementia and firearm safety to prevent injuries

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday, faculty members at the University of Colorado School of Medicine at the Anschutz Medical Campus announced the Safety in Dementia websi

Updated on:May 08,2024