Vitamin C deficiency and mitochondrial dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease

by Gabrielle Rushing,Vanderbilt UniversityEarly clinical features of sporadic Alzheimer's disease include alterations in mitochondrial functionthat appearprior to classical featu

Updated on: March 07,2024

Vitamin C deficiency and mitochondrial dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease

by Gabrielle Rushing,Vanderbilt UniversityEarly clinical features of sporadic Alzheimer's disease include alterations in mitochondrial functionthat appearprior to classical featu

Updated on:March 07,2024

GSA's KAER toolkit promotes care conversations on brain health, cognitive status

by The Gerontological Society of AmericaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Gerontological Society of America (GSA) has released a new edition of its KAER toolkit, which is intended to support primar

Updated on: March 30,2024

GSA's KAER toolkit promotes care conversations on brain health, cognitive status

by The Gerontological Society of AmericaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Gerontological Society of America (GSA) has released a new edition of its KAER toolkit, which is intended to support primar

Updated on:March 30,2024

Allopurinol may cut risk for neurodegenerative diseases

by Elana GotkineXanthine dehydrogenase/oxidase blockers may reduce the risk for neurodegenerative diseases, according to a study published online May 17 inPLOS ONE.Yizhe Song, from the Washingto

Updated on: February 05,2024

Allopurinol may cut risk for neurodegenerative diseases

by Elana GotkineXanthine dehydrogenase/oxidase blockers may reduce the risk for neurodegenerative diseases, according to a study published online May 17 inPLOS ONE.Yizhe Song, from the Washingto

Updated on:February 05,2024

Brain discovery holds key to boosting body's ability to fight Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis

by University of VirginiaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.09.030UVA Health researchers have discovered a molecule in the brain responsible for orchestra

Updated on: February 21,2024

Brain discovery holds key to boosting body's ability to fight Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis

by University of VirginiaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2022.09.030UVA Health researchers have discovered a molecule in the brain responsible for orchestra

Updated on:February 21,2024

Early accumulation of tau in the brain predicts memory decline in Alzheimer's disease

by Karolinska InstitutetHigh accumulation of tau in the brain measured by a PET scanner was the only biomarker that could predict cognitive decline in healthy individuals, people with mild cognit

Updated on: May 18,2024

Early accumulation of tau in the brain predicts memory decline in Alzheimer's disease

by Karolinska InstitutetHigh accumulation of tau in the brain measured by a PET scanner was the only biomarker that could predict cognitive decline in healthy individuals, people with mild cognit

Updated on:May 18,2024

More than half of persons with Alzheimer's disease aged 90 years or more use psychotropic drugs

by University of Eastern FinlandPsychotropic drug use is rather common among persons aged 90 years or more diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, compared with those who were diagnosed at younge

Updated on: March 07,2024

More than half of persons with Alzheimer's disease aged 90 years or more use psychotropic drugs

by University of Eastern FinlandPsychotropic drug use is rather common among persons aged 90 years or more diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, compared with those who were diagnosed at younge

Updated on:March 07,2024

DNA vaccine reduces both toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer's

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterToxic amyloid plaques (red) and tau tangles (brown) form on the brain of a mouse modeled to have Alzheimer's disease. A study shows a DNA vaccine reduces both

Updated on: March 30,2024

DNA vaccine reduces both toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer's

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterToxic amyloid plaques (red) and tau tangles (brown) form on the brain of a mouse modeled to have Alzheimer's disease. A study shows a DNA vaccine reduces both

Updated on:March 30,2024

Occupational complexity linked to better cognitive performance after damage to the brain's white matter

by Alzheimer's Research UKResearchers in the US have presented findings indicating that individuals who have a history of complex occupations, involving work with other people, are better abl

Updated on: March 07,2024

Occupational complexity linked to better cognitive performance after damage to the brain's white matter

by Alzheimer's Research UKResearchers in the US have presented findings indicating that individuals who have a history of complex occupations, involving work with other people, are better abl

Updated on:March 07,2024

When memory loss should concern you

by Lauren Woods,University of ConnecticutCredit: AI-generated imageAlthough there is currently no cure for Alzheimer's Disease, Dr. Patrick Coll of UConn's Center on Aging recommends ear

Updated on: February 27,2024

When memory loss should concern you

by Lauren Woods,University of ConnecticutCredit: AI-generated imageAlthough there is currently no cure for Alzheimer's Disease, Dr. Patrick Coll of UConn's Center on Aging recommends ear

Updated on:February 27,2024

Intestinal bacteria may be an important piece in the jigsaw puzzle of multiple sclerosis

by University of CopenhagenAlteration of viral gut microbiota composition in cases and HC subjects. A Relative abundance of gut viral orders in cases and HC groups. B Relative abundance of Caudov

Updated on: February 05,2024

Intestinal bacteria may be an important piece in the jigsaw puzzle of multiple sclerosis

by University of CopenhagenAlteration of viral gut microbiota composition in cases and HC subjects. A Relative abundance of gut viral orders in cases and HC groups. B Relative abundance of Caudov

Updated on:February 05,2024

Children's headaches and mental health worsened during pandemic

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many pediatric patients who suffer from headaches have experienced more frequent

Updated on: February 18,2024

Children's headaches and mental health worsened during pandemic

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many pediatric patients who suffer from headaches have experienced more frequent

Updated on:February 18,2024

Capturing cortical connectivity close-up

by University of PittsburghCredit: AI-generated imageThe brain is made up of a complex series of networks—signals are constantly bouncing between those networks to allow us to experience the worl

Updated on: February 05,2024

Capturing cortical connectivity close-up

by University of PittsburghCredit: AI-generated imageThe brain is made up of a complex series of networks—signals are constantly bouncing between those networks to allow us to experience the worl

Updated on:February 05,2024