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Gender, pain and dementia

Gender, pain and dementia

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityMen and women feel pain differently, and the same is true for people with Alzheimer's disease.In a report published last month in theJournal of Alzh

Gender, pain and dementia

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityMen and women feel pain differently, and the same is true for people with Alzheimer's disease.In a report published last month in theJournal of Alzh
FDA warns 17 companies about illegal Alzheimer disease products

FDA warns 17 companies about illegal Alzheimer disease products

(HealthDay)—A number of warning/advisory letters have been issued to 17 companies for selling illegal products that claim to prevent, treat, or cure Alzheimer disease and other serious conditions, the

FDA warns 17 companies about illegal Alzheimer disease products

(HealthDay)—A number of warning/advisory letters have been issued to 17 companies for selling illegal products that claim to prevent, treat, or cure Alzheimer disease and other serious conditions, the
Direct oral anticoagulants reduce dementia risk in Asian AFib patients compared to traditional blood thinners: Study

Direct oral anticoagulants reduce dementia risk in Asian AFib patients compared to traditional blood thinners: Study

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) was associated with a reduction in dementia risk compared to traditional blood thin

Direct oral anticoagulants reduce dementia risk in Asian AFib patients compared to traditional blood thinners: Study

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) was associated with a reduction in dementia risk compared to traditional blood thin
Blood markers of brain cell damage higher over short term in COVID-19 patients than in Alzheimer's patients

Blood markers of brain cell damage higher over short term in COVID-19 patients than in Alzheimer's patients

by NYU Langone HealthPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainPatients hospitalized for COVID-19 had higher levels over the short term of blood proteins known

Blood markers of brain cell damage higher over short term in COVID-19 patients than in Alzheimer's patients

by NYU Langone HealthPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainPatients hospitalized for COVID-19 had higher levels over the short term of blood proteins known
PNA5 protein shows potential for treating Parkinson's-related cognitive decline and dementia

PNA5 protein shows potential for treating Parkinson's-related cognitive decline and dementia

byUniversity of ArizonaPNA5 blunts neuronal cell loss in the hippocampus. Credit:Experimental Neurology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2024.114926A recently published study by resea

PNA5 protein shows potential for treating Parkinson's-related cognitive decline and dementia

byUniversity of ArizonaPNA5 blunts neuronal cell loss in the hippocampus. Credit:Experimental Neurology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2024.114926A recently published study by resea
Researchers explore cocoa as novel dietary source for prevention of cognitive deterioration in Alzheimer's Disease

Researchers explore cocoa as novel dietary source for prevention of cognitive deterioration in Alzheimer's Disease

by IOS PressDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.The potential benefits of dietary cocoa extract and/or its final product in the form of

Researchers explore cocoa as novel dietary source for prevention of cognitive deterioration in Alzheimer's Disease

by IOS PressDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.The potential benefits of dietary cocoa extract and/or its final product in the form of
People with dementia urged to consider volunteering for research studies

People with dementia urged to consider volunteering for research studies

by Alzheimer's Research UKPeople affected by dementia, particularly those in the early stages of the condition, are being urged to consider volunteering for research, to help vital new studie

People with dementia urged to consider volunteering for research studies

by Alzheimer's Research UKPeople affected by dementia, particularly those in the early stages of the condition, are being urged to consider volunteering for research, to help vital new studie
'Big Data' study discovers earliest sign of Alzheimer's development

'Big Data' study discovers earliest sign of Alzheimer's development

by McGill UniversityCredit: McGill UniversityScientists at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital have used a powerful tool to better understand the progression of late-onset Alzheimer&

'Big Data' study discovers earliest sign of Alzheimer's development

by McGill UniversityCredit: McGill UniversityScientists at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital have used a powerful tool to better understand the progression of late-onset Alzheimer&
Scientists may have discovered how to diagnose elusive neuro disorder

Scientists may have discovered how to diagnose elusive neuro disorder

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: Wikimedia CommonsProgressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a mysterious and deadly neurological disorder, usually goes undiagnosed until after a pati

Scientists may have discovered how to diagnose elusive neuro disorder

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: Wikimedia CommonsProgressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a mysterious and deadly neurological disorder, usually goes undiagnosed until after a pati
Earlier menopause plus high cardiovascular risk may lead to cognitive problems later

Earlier menopause plus high cardiovascular risk may lead to cognitive problems later

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarlier menopause combined with higher risk of cardiovascular disease is linked to an increased risk of thinking and memory proble

Earlier menopause plus high cardiovascular risk may lead to cognitive problems later

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarlier menopause combined with higher risk of cardiovascular disease is linked to an increased risk of thinking and memory proble
Roots of Alzheimer's disease can extend as far back as the womb

Roots of Alzheimer's disease can extend as far back as the womb

by University of British ColumbiaDr. Weihong Song is a Professor of Psychiatry at University of British Columbia. Credit: University of British ColumbiaBiochemical reactions that cause Alzheimer&

Roots of Alzheimer's disease can extend as far back as the womb

by University of British ColumbiaDr. Weihong Song is a Professor of Psychiatry at University of British Columbia. Credit: University of British ColumbiaBiochemical reactions that cause Alzheimer&
Taking proton pump inhibitors not linked to higher dementia risk

Taking proton pump inhibitors not linked to higher dementia risk

by American Geriatrics SocietyProton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are medicines commonly prescribed to treat acid-related digestive problems, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (or GERD). As of

Taking proton pump inhibitors not linked to higher dementia risk

by American Geriatrics SocietyProton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are medicines commonly prescribed to treat acid-related digestive problems, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (or GERD). As of