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Alzheimer's detected before symptoms via new eye technology

Alzheimer's detected before symptoms via new eye technology

by Association for Research in Vision and OphthalmologyRockville, Md. Scientists may have overcome a major roadblock in the development of Alzheimer's therapies by creating a new technology t

Alzheimer's detected before symptoms via new eye technology

by Association for Research in Vision and OphthalmologyRockville, Md. Scientists may have overcome a major roadblock in the development of Alzheimer's therapies by creating a new technology t
Study finds network of inflammatory molecules may act as biomarker for risk of future cerebrovascular disease

Study finds network of inflammatory molecules may act as biomarker for risk of future cerebrovascular disease

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA simple blood test could allow doctors to determine whether a person may be at higher risk for stroke or cognitive declin

Study finds network of inflammatory molecules may act as biomarker for risk of future cerebrovascular disease

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA simple blood test could allow doctors to determine whether a person may be at higher risk for stroke or cognitive declin
Study hints at ways to generate new neurons in old brains

Study hints at ways to generate new neurons in old brains

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost neurons in the human brain last a lifetime, and for good reason. Intricate, long-term information is preserved in the complex st

Study hints at ways to generate new neurons in old brains

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost neurons in the human brain last a lifetime, and for good reason. Intricate, long-term information is preserved in the complex st
Sensory interventions can benefit patients with dementia

Sensory interventions can benefit patients with dementia

(HealthDay)—For patients with dementia, there are many available sensory interventions that seem to have significant effects, according to a review published online March 31 in theJournal of Cli

Sensory interventions can benefit patients with dementia

(HealthDay)—For patients with dementia, there are many available sensory interventions that seem to have significant effects, according to a review published online March 31 in theJournal of Cli
New project focuses on dementia in farming and rural communities

New project focuses on dementia in farming and rural communities

by Andrew Gould,University of PlymouthDementia is a growing health problem, with an anticipated increase in the number of cases of 156 per cent between now and 2051, according to statistics from

New project focuses on dementia in farming and rural communities

by Andrew Gould,University of PlymouthDementia is a growing health problem, with an anticipated increase in the number of cases of 156 per cent between now and 2051, according to statistics from
New study reveals how biological sex influences brain proteins and disease risk

New study reveals how biological sex influences brain proteins and disease risk

by Emory UniversitySummary of main analyses. Credit:Nature Medicine(2023). DOI:10.1038/s41591-023-02509-yAn Emory led study published inNature MedicineandSynapse&nbs

New study reveals how biological sex influences brain proteins and disease risk

by Emory UniversitySummary of main analyses. Credit:Nature Medicine(2023). DOI:10.1038/s41591-023-02509-yAn Emory led study published inNature MedicineandSynapse&nbs
New test could predict dementia risk during routine GP visits

New test could predict dementia risk during routine GP visits

by BioMed CentralDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.It may be possible to assess the risk of developing dementia by analyzing informati

New test could predict dementia risk during routine GP visits

by BioMed CentralDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.It may be possible to assess the risk of developing dementia by analyzing informati
Electrical stimulation on wrist can sway hand choice and possibly aid rehabilitation

Electrical stimulation on wrist can sway hand choice and possibly aid rehabilitation

byWaseda UniversitySomatosensory electrical stimulation settings. Anodal electrodes with a 3-cm diameter are attached to the ventral distal end of the forearm on each side, while the cathodal el

Electrical stimulation on wrist can sway hand choice and possibly aid rehabilitation

byWaseda UniversitySomatosensory electrical stimulation settings. Anodal electrodes with a 3-cm diameter are attached to the ventral distal end of the forearm on each side, while the cathodal el
Researchers identify the 'broken gate' causing unstoppable brain signals in severe childhood epilepsy

Researchers identify the 'broken gate' causing unstoppable brain signals in severe childhood epilepsy

by Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health2D transmembrane topology of the wild-type (WT) Nav1.2 channel showing 27 domains DI−DIV and amino acid residues N1662 (cytosolic side of S5DIV) an

Researchers identify the 'broken gate' causing unstoppable brain signals in severe childhood epilepsy

by Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health2D transmembrane topology of the wild-type (WT) Nav1.2 channel showing 27 domains DI−DIV and amino acid residues N1662 (cytosolic side of S5DIV) an
Dietary interventions can improve memory performance for diseases like Alzheimer's

Dietary interventions can improve memory performance for diseases like Alzheimer's

by CORDISDietary supplementation could play a crucial role in keeping Europe's ageing population healthy, an EU-funded study has confirmed. The LIPIDIDIET project, which was completed in Marc

Dietary interventions can improve memory performance for diseases like Alzheimer's

by CORDISDietary supplementation could play a crucial role in keeping Europe's ageing population healthy, an EU-funded study has confirmed. The LIPIDIDIET project, which was completed in Marc
FDA approves drug for rare form of ALS

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&

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&
Antipsychotic drug use increases risk of mortality among persons with Alzheimer's disease

Antipsychotic drug use increases risk of mortality among persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandAntipsychotic drug use is associated with a 60 percent increased risk of mortality among persons with Alzheimer's disease, shows a recent study from the Univer

Antipsychotic drug use increases risk of mortality among persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandAntipsychotic drug use is associated with a 60 percent increased risk of mortality among persons with Alzheimer's disease, shows a recent study from the Univer