More hospital days seen with antipsychotic use in Alzheimer disease

(HealthDay)—Alzheimer disease patients who initiate treatment with antipsychotic medications spend more days hospitalized than those who do not initiate antipsychotics, according to a study recently p

Updated on: April 10,2024 17

More hospital days seen with antipsychotic use in Alzheimer disease

(HealthDay)—Alzheimer disease patients who initiate treatment with antipsychotic medications spend more days hospitalized than those who do not initiate antipsychotics, according to a study recently p

Updated on:April 10,2024 17

New research on Alzheimer's disease shows 'lifestyle origin at least in some degree'

by Todd Hollingshead,Brigham Young UniversityPh.D. student Erin Saito enters data into a computer in the lab of Professor Benjamin Bikman. Credit: Jaren WilkeyFor years, research to pin down the

Updated on: April 07,2024 18

New research on Alzheimer's disease shows 'lifestyle origin at least in some degree'

by Todd Hollingshead,Brigham Young UniversityPh.D. student Erin Saito enters data into a computer in the lab of Professor Benjamin Bikman. Credit: Jaren WilkeyFor years, research to pin down the

Updated on:April 07,2024 18

Discovery of cellular mechanism to maintain brain's energy could benefit late-life brain health

byUniversity College LondonDeletion of A2B receptors in hippocampal astrocytes. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07611-wA key mechanism which detects when the brain needs

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Discovery of cellular mechanism to maintain brain's energy could benefit late-life brain health

byUniversity College LondonDeletion of A2B receptors in hippocampal astrocytes. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07611-wA key mechanism which detects when the brain needs

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Researchers discover a new face-detecting brain circuit

byNational Eye InstituteGongchen Yu, Ph.D., Leor Katz, Ph.D., and Richard Krauzlis, Ph.D. Credit: Dustin Hays, National Eye InstituteScientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have un

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Researchers discover a new face-detecting brain circuit

byNational Eye InstituteGongchen Yu, Ph.D., Leor Katz, Ph.D., and Richard Krauzlis, Ph.D. Credit: Dustin Hays, National Eye InstituteScientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have un

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Alzheimer's may hamper ability to perceive pain

(HealthDay)—Alzheimer's disease may affect people's ability to recognize when they are in pain, a new study shows.Undetected pain may allow underlying health issues to go untreated, leading to

Updated on: April 10,2024 12

Alzheimer's may hamper ability to perceive pain

(HealthDay)—Alzheimer's disease may affect people's ability to recognize when they are in pain, a new study shows.Undetected pain may allow underlying health issues to go untreated, leading to

Updated on:April 10,2024 12

Psychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer´s disease

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn addition to memory problems and other cognitive symptoms, most people with Alzheimer's disease also suffer from mental health issues. It

Updated on: April 07,2024 15

Psychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer´s disease

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn addition to memory problems and other cognitive symptoms, most people with Alzheimer's disease also suffer from mental health issues. It

Updated on:April 07,2024 15

Forecasting method may help people with epilepsy predict their seizures

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoMapping network connectivity to cycles of seizure likelihood. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03149-6A team of epilepsy

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Forecasting method may help people with epilepsy predict their seizures

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoMapping network connectivity to cycles of seizure likelihood. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03149-6A team of epilepsy

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Psychotropic meds tied to risk for post-COVID dementia in seniors

Pre-COVID-19 psychotropic medication use is associated with higher risk for incident dementia following hospitalization for COVID-19 (post-COVID dementia) in older adults, according to a study publish

Updated on: July 04,2024 4

Psychotropic meds tied to risk for post-COVID dementia in seniors

Pre-COVID-19 psychotropic medication use is associated with higher risk for incident dementia following hospitalization for COVID-19 (post-COVID dementia) in older adults, according to a study publish

Updated on:July 04,2024 4

Wearable brain imaging device shines a light on how babies respond in real-world situations

Wearable brain imaging device shines a light on how babies respond in real-world situationsbyUniversity College LondonMother Mererid and baby Mabli were volunteers in the study. Credit: Liam Col

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Wearable brain imaging device shines a light on how babies respond in real-world situations

Wearable brain imaging device shines a light on how babies respond in real-world situationsbyUniversity College LondonMother Mererid and baby Mabli were volunteers in the study. Credit: Liam Col

Updated on:September 23,2024 0

Alzheimer's advance: Early stage study in mice show new drugs restore memory loss and prolong life

by University of LeicesterPicture of nerve cells dying in the brain of prion-diseased mice. The nerves are stained pink and can be seen dying in the CA1 region of the hippocampus. Credit: Univers

Updated on: April 07,2024 12

Alzheimer's advance: Early stage study in mice show new drugs restore memory loss and prolong life

by University of LeicesterPicture of nerve cells dying in the brain of prion-diseased mice. The nerves are stained pink and can be seen dying in the CA1 region of the hippocampus. Credit: Univers

Updated on:April 07,2024 12

Alzheimer's risk linked to energy shortage in brain's immune cells

by Tamara Bhandari,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that mutations in the gene TREM2 cause an ene

Updated on: April 07,2024 13

Alzheimer's risk linked to energy shortage in brain's immune cells

by Tamara Bhandari,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that mutations in the gene TREM2 cause an ene

Updated on:April 07,2024 13

Collaborative research cracks the autism code, making the neurodivergent brain visible

by Jennifer McManamay,University of VirginiaUVA professor Gustavo Rohde's technique uses mathematical equations to extract mass transport information from medical images, creating new images

Updated on: September 03,2024 0

Collaborative research cracks the autism code, making the neurodivergent brain visible

by Jennifer McManamay,University of VirginiaUVA professor Gustavo Rohde's technique uses mathematical equations to extract mass transport information from medical images, creating new images

Updated on:September 03,2024 0