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New concussion sign could identify up to 33% of undiagnosed concussions

New concussion sign could identify up to 33% of undiagnosed concussions

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainConcussion researchers have recognized a new concussion sign that could identify up to 33% of undiagnosed concussions. After a hit

New concussion sign could identify up to 33% of undiagnosed concussions

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainConcussion researchers have recognized a new concussion sign that could identify up to 33% of undiagnosed concussions. After a hit
Gene defect may point to solution for Alzheimer's

Gene defect may point to solution for Alzheimer's

by University of BergenLaurence Bindoff (picture) and Janniche Torsvik have studied the connection between the protein (PITRM1) and neurodegeneration in order to create new medicines to fight Alz

Gene defect may point to solution for Alzheimer's

by University of BergenLaurence Bindoff (picture) and Janniche Torsvik have studied the connection between the protein (PITRM1) and neurodegeneration in order to create new medicines to fight Alz
Decreased glucose metabolism in medial prefrontal areas associated w/ nutritional status in patients Alzheimer's disease

Decreased glucose metabolism in medial prefrontal areas associated w/ nutritional status in patients Alzheimer's disease

by IOS PressAn overlay of significant positive correlation of rCGM with WHtR in prodromal/early AD (n = 34) and CN (n = 55) adjusted for age, sex, and education. Color overlays show comparison of

Decreased glucose metabolism in medial prefrontal areas associated w/ nutritional status in patients Alzheimer's disease

by IOS PressAn overlay of significant positive correlation of rCGM with WHtR in prodromal/early AD (n = 34) and CN (n = 55) adjusted for age, sex, and education. Color overlays show comparison of
Study finds long-term stroke survival improving, but racial disparities remain

Study finds long-term stroke survival improving, but racial disparities remain

byUniversity of CincinnatiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOverall rates of long-term survival following stroke are improving, but Black individuals experience worse long-term outcomes compared

Study finds long-term stroke survival improving, but racial disparities remain

byUniversity of CincinnatiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOverall rates of long-term survival following stroke are improving, but Black individuals experience worse long-term outcomes compared
Alzheimer's patients exhibit changes in blood lipids typical of premature ageing

Alzheimer's patients exhibit changes in blood lipids typical of premature ageing

by Medical University of ViennaAlzheimer's disease: patients exhibit changes in certain blood lipids that are typical of premature ageing. Credit: Medical University of ViennaThe neurodegener

Alzheimer's patients exhibit changes in blood lipids typical of premature ageing

by Medical University of ViennaAlzheimer's disease: patients exhibit changes in certain blood lipids that are typical of premature ageing. Credit: Medical University of ViennaThe neurodegener
Drug linked to lower risk of dementia in people with diabetes

Drug linked to lower risk of dementia in people with diabetes

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with diabetes are twice as likely to develop dementia as those without the disease. In a new study, people with newly diagn

Drug linked to lower risk of dementia in people with diabetes

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with diabetes are twice as likely to develop dementia as those without the disease. In a new study, people with newly diagn
Dementia care at home: Raising knowledge and confidence to improve quality and decrease costs

Dementia care at home: Raising knowledge and confidence to improve quality and decrease costs

by New York UniversityOver two thirds or the home health care population consists of adults over the age of 65, approximately 36% have some form of cognitive impairment, including dementia. Accor

Dementia care at home: Raising knowledge and confidence to improve quality and decrease costs

by New York UniversityOver two thirds or the home health care population consists of adults over the age of 65, approximately 36% have some form of cognitive impairment, including dementia. Accor
Dementia spreads via connected brain networks

Dementia spreads via connected brain networks

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, UC San Francisco scientists used maps of brain connections to predict how brain atrophy would spread in individu

Dementia spreads via connected brain networks

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a new study, UC San Francisco scientists used maps of brain connections to predict how brain atrophy would spread in individu
Alzheimer's drug trial targets toxic proteases from gum disease bacteria in the brain

Alzheimer's drug trial targets toxic proteases from gum disease bacteria in the brain

by Alzheimer's Research UKP. gingivalis colonies grown on blood agar. CC0 Public DomainThe pharmaceutical company, Cortexyme, Inc. has outlined a trial of potential Alzheimer's drug that

Alzheimer's drug trial targets toxic proteases from gum disease bacteria in the brain

by Alzheimer's Research UKP. gingivalis colonies grown on blood agar. CC0 Public DomainThe pharmaceutical company, Cortexyme, Inc. has outlined a trial of potential Alzheimer's drug that
Dementia patients' thinking ability may get worse in winter and early spring

Dementia patients' thinking ability may get worse in winter and early spring

by Rachel Buckley,The ConversationThinking ability declines with age in those with dementia. Credit:Sam Wheeler/Unsplash,CC BYThe seasons may affect the memory and thinking abilities

Dementia patients' thinking ability may get worse in winter and early spring

by Rachel Buckley,The ConversationThinking ability declines with age in those with dementia. Credit:Sam Wheeler/Unsplash,CC BYThe seasons may affect the memory and thinking abilities
New drug targets for Alzheimer's identified from cerebrospinal fluid

New drug targets for Alzheimer's identified from cerebrospinal fluid

by Mark Reynolds,Washington University School of MedicineCellular localization of immune and lysosomal proteins. Credit:Nature Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-024-01972-8A multit

New drug targets for Alzheimer's identified from cerebrospinal fluid

by Mark Reynolds,Washington University School of MedicineCellular localization of immune and lysosomal proteins. Credit:Nature Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-024-01972-8A multit
Nearly one-third of patients with TBI have marginal or inadequate health literacy

Nearly one-third of patients with TBI have marginal or inadequate health literacy

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Wikimedia CommonsLow health literacy is a problem for a substantial proportion of people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI),according

Nearly one-third of patients with TBI have marginal or inadequate health literacy

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Wikimedia CommonsLow health literacy is a problem for a substantial proportion of people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI),according