FDA defends approval of controversial Alzheimer's drug

by Dennis ThompsonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease in nearly two decades, in a controversial decision that left the agency defendi

Updated on: March 30,2024

FDA defends approval of controversial Alzheimer's drug

by Dennis ThompsonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease in nearly two decades, in a controversial decision that left the agency defendi

Updated on:March 30,2024

Antidepressant use increases risk of head injuries among persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandAntidepressant use is associated with an increased risk of head injuries and traumatic brain injuries among persons with Alzheimer's disease, according to a ne

Updated on: March 07,2024

Antidepressant use increases risk of head injuries among persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandAntidepressant use is associated with an increased risk of head injuries and traumatic brain injuries among persons with Alzheimer's disease, according to a ne

Updated on:March 07,2024

Researchers develop combined data model to better evaluate for mild cognitive impairment

by Boston University School of MedicineA new study has shown that by combining imaging and neuropsychological testing, one can more accurately assess the cognitive status of individuals.Cognitive

Updated on: March 07,2024

Researchers develop combined data model to better evaluate for mild cognitive impairment

by Boston University School of MedicineA new study has shown that by combining imaging and neuropsychological testing, one can more accurately assess the cognitive status of individuals.Cognitive

Updated on:March 07,2024

Mesh-like scaffold is disordered in Alzheimer's-affected cells

by Will Sansom,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioBrain cells from a fruit fly model of Alzheimer's disease were compared to healthy brain cells to show a type of dysfun

Updated on: February 27,2024

Mesh-like scaffold is disordered in Alzheimer's-affected cells

by Will Sansom,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioBrain cells from a fruit fly model of Alzheimer's disease were compared to healthy brain cells to show a type of dysfun

Updated on:February 27,2024

'Lesser of two evils' argument used to defend antipsychotic overuse for dementia

by University of ReadingCredit: University of ReadingThe increasing use of antipsychotic drugs to manage dementia in care homes has been explained by some practitioners as "the lesser of two

Updated on: March 09,2024

'Lesser of two evils' argument used to defend antipsychotic overuse for dementia

by University of ReadingCredit: University of ReadingThe increasing use of antipsychotic drugs to manage dementia in care homes has been explained by some practitioners as "the lesser of two

Updated on:March 09,2024

Genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease may be detectable even in young adults

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that a genetic risk score may detect those at higher risk for Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear—even

Updated on: April 08,2024

Genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease may be detectable even in young adults

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that a genetic risk score may detect those at higher risk for Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear—even

Updated on:April 08,2024

Drug candidate slows motor neuron disease progression and preserves muscle function in preclinical study

Updated on: December 12,2025

Drug candidate slows motor neuron disease progression and preserves muscle function in preclinical study

Updated on:December 12,2025

Dementia prevention study signs up first recruit

by University of EdinburghJulie Duffus from near Edinburgh, Scotland, is the first participant to enrol in a major dementia prevention study led by the University of Edinburgh. Credit: Maverick P

Updated on: May 11,2024

Dementia prevention study signs up first recruit

by University of EdinburghJulie Duffus from near Edinburgh, Scotland, is the first participant to enrol in a major dementia prevention study led by the University of Edinburgh. Credit: Maverick P

Updated on:May 11,2024

FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer's drug panned by experts

by Matthew PerroneIn this 2019 photo provided by Biogen, a researcher works on the development of the medication aducanumab in Cambridge, Mass. On Monday, June 7, 2021, the Food and Drug Administratio

Updated on: March 30,2024

FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer's drug panned by experts

by Matthew PerroneIn this 2019 photo provided by Biogen, a researcher works on the development of the medication aducanumab in Cambridge, Mass. On Monday, June 7, 2021, the Food and Drug Administratio

Updated on:March 30,2024

Study reveals link between playing contact sports and parkinsonism in individuals with chronic traumatic encephalopathy

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe largest study of CTE to date has found a new link between playing contact sports, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE

Updated on: July 17,2024

Study reveals link between playing contact sports and parkinsonism in individuals with chronic traumatic encephalopathy

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe largest study of CTE to date has found a new link between playing contact sports, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE

Updated on:July 17,2024

Spinal cord organoids could unlock safer treatment for pregnant women with epilepsy

by Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)SOX10 driven genetic switch is activated in SCOs and enables lineage tracing. SOX10 driven genetic switch is activated in SCOs and e

Updated on: October 16,2024

Spinal cord organoids could unlock safer treatment for pregnant women with epilepsy

by Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)SOX10 driven genetic switch is activated in SCOs and enables lineage tracing. SOX10 driven genetic switch is activated in SCOs and e

Updated on:October 16,2024

Self-management group rehab benefits persons with dementia

(HealthDay)—Self-management group rehabilitation is beneficial for persons with dementia (PwD) and their spouses, according to a study published online April 5 in theJournal of the American Geri

Updated on: February 28,2024

Self-management group rehab benefits persons with dementia

(HealthDay)—Self-management group rehabilitation is beneficial for persons with dementia (PwD) and their spouses, according to a study published online April 5 in theJournal of the American Geri

Updated on:February 28,2024