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Rosacea linked to a slightly increased risk of dementia

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

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
Potential noninvasive treatment for Alzheimer's disease

Potential noninvasive treatment for Alzheimer's disease

by University of QueenslandCredit: University of QueenslandUltrasound can overcome some of the detrimental effects of aging and dementia without the need to cross the blood-brain barrier, researc

Potential noninvasive treatment for Alzheimer's disease

by University of QueenslandCredit: University of QueenslandUltrasound can overcome some of the detrimental effects of aging and dementia without the need to cross the blood-brain barrier, researc
Preventing Alzheimer's in African-Americans by strengthening the brain

Preventing Alzheimer's in African-Americans by strengthening the brain

by Rutgers UniversityZumba class at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J. Credit: Dr. Mark GluckA major effort is underway to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of demen

Preventing Alzheimer's in African-Americans by strengthening the brain

by Rutgers UniversityZumba class at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J. Credit: Dr. Mark GluckA major effort is underway to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of demen
FAU site for first US clinical trial for Lewy Body dementia

FAU site for first US clinical trial for Lewy Body dementia

by Florida Atlantic UniversityThe South Florida clinical trial is directed by one of the world's leading neuroscientists and an expert on LBD, James E. Galvin, M.D., M.P.H., a professor of cl

FAU site for first US clinical trial for Lewy Body dementia

by Florida Atlantic UniversityThe South Florida clinical trial is directed by one of the world's leading neuroscientists and an expert on LBD, James E. Galvin, M.D., M.P.H., a professor of cl
Power outage in the brain may be source of Alzheimer's

Power outage in the brain may be source of Alzheimer's

by Arizona State UniversityMitochondria are membrane-bound organelles present in eukaryotic cells. Their essential role is to supply cells with energy in the form of ATP. Mitochondrial dysfunctio

Power outage in the brain may be source of Alzheimer's

by Arizona State UniversityMitochondria are membrane-bound organelles present in eukaryotic cells. Their essential role is to supply cells with energy in the form of ATP. Mitochondrial dysfunctio
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
Spinal fluid biomarkers detect neurodegeneration, Alzheimer's disease in living patients

Spinal fluid biomarkers detect neurodegeneration, Alzheimer's disease in living patients

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease and related diseases can still only be confirmed in deceased patients&#39

Spinal fluid biomarkers detect neurodegeneration, Alzheimer's disease in living patients

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease and related diseases can still only be confirmed in deceased patients&#39
Blueberries, the well-known 'super fruit,' could help fight Alzheimer's

Blueberries, the well-known 'super fruit,' could help fight Alzheimer's

by American Chemical SocietyA maturing 'Polaris' blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) Credit: Public DomainThe blueberry, already labeled a 'super fruit' for its power to potentially

Blueberries, the well-known 'super fruit,' could help fight Alzheimer's

by American Chemical SocietyA maturing 'Polaris' blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) Credit: Public DomainThe blueberry, already labeled a 'super fruit' for its power to potentially
Understanding others: By age three, we can do this with mirror neurons

Understanding others: By age three, we can do this with mirror neurons

byCatholic University of the Sacred HeartCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBy the age of three, children are capable of understanding others, "mirroring" those they are with to imitate

Understanding others: By age three, we can do this with mirror neurons

byCatholic University of the Sacred HeartCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBy the age of three, children are capable of understanding others, "mirroring" those they are with to imitate
Study reveals link between playing contact sports and parkinsonism in individuals with chronic traumatic encephalopathy

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

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
rTMS as a treatment for Veterans with cognitive impairment and multiple co-morbidities

rTMS as a treatment for Veterans with cognitive impairment and multiple co-morbidities

by IOS PressSchematic of a typical rTMS setup. Credit: Dr. ChengCurrent treatments for Alzheimer's disease are of limited effectiveness and do not halt the progression of the disease and asso

rTMS as a treatment for Veterans with cognitive impairment and multiple co-morbidities

by IOS PressSchematic of a typical rTMS setup. Credit: Dr. ChengCurrent treatments for Alzheimer's disease are of limited effectiveness and do not halt the progression of the disease and asso