Opioid analgesics reduce use of antipsychotics in persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandInitiating an opioid analgesic reduced the use of antipsychotics and benzodiazepines in persons with Alzheimer's disease, a recent study from the University of

Updated on: March 07,2024

Opioid analgesics reduce use of antipsychotics in persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandInitiating an opioid analgesic reduced the use of antipsychotics and benzodiazepines in persons with Alzheimer's disease, a recent study from the University of

Updated on:March 07,2024

First study to investigate the role of RNA tags in Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnderstanding the role of tau protein in Alzheimer's disease (AD) has led to new ways to diagnose it as well as the cre

Updated on: March 09,2024

First study to investigate the role of RNA tags in Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnderstanding the role of tau protein in Alzheimer's disease (AD) has led to new ways to diagnose it as well as the cre

Updated on:March 09,2024

Stroke associated with accelerated long-term cognitive decline

by Helena Hudson,University of New South WalesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew evidence from the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) indicates that older adults who experience a stroke f

Updated on: October 21,2024

Stroke associated with accelerated long-term cognitive decline

by Helena Hudson,University of New South WalesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew evidence from the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) indicates that older adults who experience a stroke f

Updated on:October 21,2024

Dementia is leading cause of death for women in England and Wales

by Alzheimer's Research UKNew figures released by the Office for National Statistics have shown that Alzheimer's disease and other dementias were the leading cause of death for women in E

Updated on: February 27,2024

Dementia is leading cause of death for women in England and Wales

by Alzheimer's Research UKNew figures released by the Office for National Statistics have shown that Alzheimer's disease and other dementias were the leading cause of death for women in E

Updated on:February 27,2024

Patients with Alzheimer's have higher frequency of mental health symptoms which can precede memory problems

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDecline in memory and other thinking abilities is the most well-known result of Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, many

Updated on: July 31,2024

Patients with Alzheimer's have higher frequency of mental health symptoms which can precede memory problems

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDecline in memory and other thinking abilities is the most well-known result of Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, many

Updated on:July 31,2024

How inflammation alters nerve cell responses to make touch painful

Updated on: May 15,2025

How inflammation alters nerve cell responses to make touch painful

Updated on:May 15,2025

TGF-β signaling pathway mediates neuronal-intestinal mitochondrial stress response and lipid metabolism, finds study

by Chen Na,Chinese Academy of SciencesModel for ASI-RIM neuronal axis regulates systemic mitochondrial stress response via TGF-β signaling cascade. Credit: IGDBTransforming growth factor-beta (T

Updated on: November 06,2024

TGF-β signaling pathway mediates neuronal-intestinal mitochondrial stress response and lipid metabolism, finds study

by Chen Na,Chinese Academy of SciencesModel for ASI-RIM neuronal axis regulates systemic mitochondrial stress response via TGF-β signaling cascade. Credit: IGDBTransforming growth factor-beta (T

Updated on:November 06,2024

In a new study, neuroscientists spark shelter-seeking response by reactivating memory circuit

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineA light-sheet microscope 3D image displays the convergence of dopaminergic transmitter inputs from the ventral tegmental area (green), a midbrain str

Updated on: October 14,2024

In a new study, neuroscientists spark shelter-seeking response by reactivating memory circuit

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineA light-sheet microscope 3D image displays the convergence of dopaminergic transmitter inputs from the ventral tegmental area (green), a midbrain str

Updated on:October 14,2024

Dementia prevention strategies could save £1.9 billion annually

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainPrograms to reduce dementia risk by targeting smoking, high blood pressure and hearing loss are likely to be cost-effective and cost saving by

Updated on: May 11,2024

Dementia prevention strategies could save £1.9 billion annually

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainPrograms to reduce dementia risk by targeting smoking, high blood pressure and hearing loss are likely to be cost-effective and cost saving by

Updated on:May 11,2024

P-glycoprotein removes Alzheimer's-associated toxin from the brain

by Southern Methodist University(A) The first frame of SMU's simulation shows amyloid-β bound to the drug binding domains of P-gp. (B) The final frame of the same simulation shows P-gp pushin

Updated on: April 01,2024

P-glycoprotein removes Alzheimer's-associated toxin from the brain

by Southern Methodist University(A) The first frame of SMU's simulation shows amyloid-β bound to the drug binding domains of P-gp. (B) The final frame of the same simulation shows P-gp pushin

Updated on:April 01,2024

Neuroscientists gain insight into cause of Alzheimer's symptoms

by Virginia TechVirginia Tech Carilion Research Institute scientists have uncovered a mechanism in the brain that could account for some of the neural degeneration and memory loss in people with

Updated on: February 27,2024

Neuroscientists gain insight into cause of Alzheimer's symptoms

by Virginia TechVirginia Tech Carilion Research Institute scientists have uncovered a mechanism in the brain that could account for some of the neural degeneration and memory loss in people with

Updated on:February 27,2024

Experimental Alzheimer's drug improves memory in mice

by Sarah C.p. Williams,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn experimental drug known as A03, which was previously developed to treat depression, increases the levels o

Updated on: March 09,2024

Experimental Alzheimer's drug improves memory in mice

by Sarah C.p. Williams,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn experimental drug known as A03, which was previously developed to treat depression, increases the levels o

Updated on:March 09,2024