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New figures show dementia is leading cause of death in England and Wales

New figures show dementia is leading cause of death in England and Wales

by Alzheimer's Research UKNew figures released by the Office of National Statistics show that for the first time, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are the leading cause of death fo

New figures show dementia is leading cause of death in England and Wales

by Alzheimer's Research UKNew figures released by the Office of National Statistics show that for the first time, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are the leading cause of death fo
Is dementia on the decline? Research suggests it might be

Is dementia on the decline? Research suggests it might be

by Allie Shah, Star Tribune (Minneapolis)Despite fears that the coming silver tsunami will trigger a dementia epidemic, a surprising new study suggests that it may be possible to delay - or even preve

Is dementia on the decline? Research suggests it might be

by Allie Shah, Star Tribune (Minneapolis)Despite fears that the coming silver tsunami will trigger a dementia epidemic, a surprising new study suggests that it may be possible to delay - or even preve
Experimental Alzheimer's drug improves memory in mice

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

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
White matter hyperintensities predate Alzheimer's onset

White matter hyperintensities predate Alzheimer's onset

(HealthDay)—Autosomal dominant Alzheimer's disease is associated with increased white matter hyperintensities (WMH) on magnetic resonance imaging well before expected symptom onset, according to a

White matter hyperintensities predate Alzheimer's onset

(HealthDay)—Autosomal dominant Alzheimer's disease is associated with increased white matter hyperintensities (WMH) on magnetic resonance imaging well before expected symptom onset, according to a
Pimavanserin reduced symptoms of dementia-related psychosis in phase 3 trial

Pimavanserin reduced symptoms of dementia-related psychosis in phase 3 trial

by University of ExeterA large-scale trial has found a treatment with pimavanserin substantially reduced psychotic symptoms and reduced risk of relapse of those symptoms compared to placebo in pe

Pimavanserin reduced symptoms of dementia-related psychosis in phase 3 trial

by University of ExeterA large-scale trial has found a treatment with pimavanserin substantially reduced psychotic symptoms and reduced risk of relapse of those symptoms compared to placebo in pe
TGF-β signaling pathway mediates neuronal-intestinal mitochondrial stress response and lipid metabolism, finds study

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

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
Dementia prevention strategies could save £1.9 billion annually

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

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
Alzheimer's disease destroys neurons that keep us awake

Alzheimer's disease destroys neurons that keep us awake

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers and caregivers have noted that excessive daytime napping can develop long before the memory problems associated with

Alzheimer's disease destroys neurons that keep us awake

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers and caregivers have noted that excessive daytime napping can develop long before the memory problems associated with
Racial disparities in drug prescriptions for dementia

Racial disparities in drug prescriptions for dementia

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainDisparities in drug prescribing suggest that black and Asian people with dementia are not receiving the same quality of care as their white pe

Racial disparities in drug prescriptions for dementia

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainDisparities in drug prescribing suggest that black and Asian people with dementia are not receiving the same quality of care as their white pe
How Alzheimer's disease spreads throughout the brain – new study

How Alzheimer's disease spreads throughout the brain – new study

by Thomas E Cope,The ConversationHarmful tau protein spreads through networks.Alzheimer's disease is a devastating brain illness that affects anestimated 47m peopleworldwide. It

How Alzheimer's disease spreads throughout the brain – new study

by Thomas E Cope,The ConversationHarmful tau protein spreads through networks.Alzheimer's disease is a devastating brain illness that affects anestimated 47m peopleworldwide. It