Molecular tracer, seen with PET scan, shows concentrations of abnormal proteins

by University of California, Los AngelesResearchers are using the tracer, which is injected into a patient, then seen with a PET scan, to see if it is possible to diagnose chronic traumatic encep

Updated on: April 01,2024

Molecular tracer, seen with PET scan, shows concentrations of abnormal proteins

by University of California, Los AngelesResearchers are using the tracer, which is injected into a patient, then seen with a PET scan, to see if it is possible to diagnose chronic traumatic encep

Updated on:April 01,2024

Researchers discover possible new cause for Alzheimer's disease

by Arielle Robinson, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Pixabay/Pete Linforth.Scientists at Oregon Health and Science University have made a development that could lead to a greater understanding

Updated on: March 02,2024

Researchers discover possible new cause for Alzheimer's disease

by Arielle Robinson, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Pixabay/Pete Linforth.Scientists at Oregon Health and Science University have made a development that could lead to a greater understanding

Updated on:March 02,2024

Brain shows changes in regions associated with anxiety after quitting alcohol, finds study

byResearch Society on AlcoholismGroup × anxiety and group × sex interactions in BNST functional connectivity during unpredictable versus predictable neutral cues. Credit:Alcohol, Clinical

Updated on: September 05,2024

Brain shows changes in regions associated with anxiety after quitting alcohol, finds study

byResearch Society on AlcoholismGroup × anxiety and group × sex interactions in BNST functional connectivity during unpredictable versus predictable neutral cues. Credit:Alcohol, Clinical

Updated on:September 05,2024

People with dementia face discrimination and social rejection

by Nicole Bodnar,University of Toronto“People with dementia face discrimination and social rejection,” says Professor Pia Kontos, who spent most of her career challenging perceptions of dementia

Updated on: February 27,2024

People with dementia face discrimination and social rejection

by Nicole Bodnar,University of Toronto“People with dementia face discrimination and social rejection,” says Professor Pia Kontos, who spent most of her career challenging perceptions of dementia

Updated on:February 27,2024

Residence in disadvantaged neighborhoods increases dementia risk

by Elana GotkineFor older veterans, residence within more disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with an increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online July 19 inJAMA Neur

Updated on: July 04,2024

Residence in disadvantaged neighborhoods increases dementia risk

by Elana GotkineFor older veterans, residence within more disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with an increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online July 19 inJAMA Neur

Updated on:July 04,2024

Study highlights barriers to health care for patients with learning disabilities

byCity University LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with learning disabilities experience significant barriers to accessing health care in England, according to a new study.Analys

Updated on: November 07,2024

Study highlights barriers to health care for patients with learning disabilities

byCity University LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with learning disabilities experience significant barriers to accessing health care in England, according to a new study.Analys

Updated on:November 07,2024

Image: Neurologist creates image of Alzheimer's plaque in neurons

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityThe effects of the plaques on the brains of Alzheimer's patients are devastating.But when postdoctoral associate Peng Yuan and Dr. Jaime Grutzendler, associat

Updated on: February 28,2024

Image: Neurologist creates image of Alzheimer's plaque in neurons

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityThe effects of the plaques on the brains of Alzheimer's patients are devastating.But when postdoctoral associate Peng Yuan and Dr. Jaime Grutzendler, associat

Updated on:February 28,2024

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

Updated on: March 07,2024

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

Updated on:March 07,2024

Optogenetics approach reveals how alcohol use disorder impairs cognitive flexibility

by Danielle Michaud,Texas A&M UniversityExcessive alcohol intake reduces thalamically evoked burst-pause response in DMS CINs and impairs reversal of operant conditioning. Credit:Scien

Updated on: January 15,2025

Optogenetics approach reveals how alcohol use disorder impairs cognitive flexibility

by Danielle Michaud,Texas A&M UniversityExcessive alcohol intake reduces thalamically evoked burst-pause response in DMS CINs and impairs reversal of operant conditioning. Credit:Scien

Updated on:January 15,2025

New sensitive method for early detection of amyloidosis in humans

by Linköping UniversityA team of scientists at Sweden's Linköping University has developed a molecular probe that can detect an array of different amyloid deposits in several human tissues. T

Updated on: February 28,2024

New sensitive method for early detection of amyloidosis in humans

by Linköping UniversityA team of scientists at Sweden's Linköping University has developed a molecular probe that can detect an array of different amyloid deposits in several human tissues. T

Updated on:February 28,2024

Rosacea linked to a slightly increased risk of dementia

by WileyA new study has uncovered an increased risk of dementia—in particular Alzheimer's disease—in patients with rosacea. Importantly, the risk was highest in older patients and in patients

Updated on: February 28,2024

Rosacea linked to a slightly increased risk of dementia

by WileyA new study has uncovered an increased risk of dementia—in particular Alzheimer's disease—in patients with rosacea. Importantly, the risk was highest in older patients and in patients

Updated on:February 28,2024

Experiments show untrained patient with prosthetic hand can tell objects apart by touch

Updated on: March 03,2025

Experiments show untrained patient with prosthetic hand can tell objects apart by touch

Updated on:March 03,2025