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

Updated on: February 28,2024

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

Updated on:February 28,2024

Those with stroke risk factors may be more likely to have severe strokes

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with conditions or habits such as high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, or smoking, not o

Updated on: November 28,2024

Those with stroke risk factors may be more likely to have severe strokes

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with conditions or habits such as high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, or smoking, not o

Updated on:November 28,2024

Dementia plaques attack language center of brain

by Northwestern UniversityThe recent ability to peer into the brain of living individuals with a rare type of language dementia, primary progressive aphasia (PPA), provides important new insights

Updated on: February 28,2024

Dementia plaques attack language center of brain

by Northwestern UniversityThe recent ability to peer into the brain of living individuals with a rare type of language dementia, primary progressive aphasia (PPA), provides important new insights

Updated on:February 28,2024

Researchers identify new mutation in gene linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

by Institut de Recerca Sant Pau (Sant Pau Research Institute)(A) Map of Spain and its regions. (B) Map of La Rioja province and its regions. Regions belonging to the south-eastern area of La Rioja, wh

Updated on: July 17,2024

Researchers identify new mutation in gene linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

by Institut de Recerca Sant Pau (Sant Pau Research Institute)(A) Map of Spain and its regions. (B) Map of La Rioja province and its regions. Regions belonging to the south-eastern area of La Rioja, wh

Updated on:July 17,2024

Early abnormalities of Alzheimer's disease: It takes two (proteins) to tango

by McGill UniversityCredit: McGill UniversityFor years, neuroscientists have puzzled over how two abnormal proteins, called amyloid and tau, accumulate in the brain and damage it to cause Alzheim

Updated on: February 28,2024

Early abnormalities of Alzheimer's disease: It takes two (proteins) to tango

by McGill UniversityCredit: McGill UniversityFor years, neuroscientists have puzzled over how two abnormal proteins, called amyloid and tau, accumulate in the brain and damage it to cause Alzheim

Updated on:February 28,2024

Alzheimer's drug gantenerumab fails to slow decline in phase III clinical trial

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe pharmaceutical company Roche has announced that two phase III trials of the potential Alzheimer's drug gantenerumab did not

Updated on: April 16,2024

Alzheimer's drug gantenerumab fails to slow decline in phase III clinical trial

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe pharmaceutical company Roche has announced that two phase III trials of the potential Alzheimer's drug gantenerumab did not

Updated on:April 16,2024

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

Updated on: March 07,2024

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

Updated on:March 07,2024

Precise map of primate foveolar cortex uncovers intricacies of brain's visual system

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressColor-coded responses to different visual stimuli. a, Activations to achromatic high-SF gratings (in cycles per degree). Yellow, SF11; purple, SF15; orange, SF18. b,

Updated on: January 14,2025

Precise map of primate foveolar cortex uncovers intricacies of brain's visual system

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressColor-coded responses to different visual stimuli. a, Activations to achromatic high-SF gratings (in cycles per degree). Yellow, SF11; purple, SF15; orange, SF18. b,

Updated on:January 14,2025

Neck scan could predict risk of developing cognitive decline

by Rowan Walker,University College LondonRed blood cells. Credit: PixabayA five-minute scan of blood vessels in the neck during mid-life could predict cognitive decline ten years before symptoms

Updated on: July 04,2024

Neck scan could predict risk of developing cognitive decline

by Rowan Walker,University College LondonRed blood cells. Credit: PixabayA five-minute scan of blood vessels in the neck during mid-life could predict cognitive decline ten years before symptoms

Updated on:July 04,2024

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

Updated on: February 28,2024

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

Updated on:February 28,2024

Estrogen drug may not benefit women with Alzheimer's dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.An estrogen-like drug, raloxifene, has no demonstrated benefit on me

Updated on: February 26,2024

Estrogen drug may not benefit women with Alzheimer's dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.An estrogen-like drug, raloxifene, has no demonstrated benefit on me

Updated on:February 26,2024

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

Updated on: March 07,2024

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

Updated on:March 07,2024