Dementia rates fall in Australia ahead of expected surge

by University of AdelaideCredit: CC0 Public DomainDementia rates among older Australians are falling, sparking suggestions that measures aimed at improving the physical health of older people may

Updated on: April 25,2024

Dementia rates fall in Australia ahead of expected surge

by University of AdelaideCredit: CC0 Public DomainDementia rates among older Australians are falling, sparking suggestions that measures aimed at improving the physical health of older people may

Updated on:April 25,2024

Low-fat diet found to reduce fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis

by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from Oregon Health & Science University suggests that people with multiple sclerosis, or MS, coul

Updated on: January 10,2024

Low-fat diet found to reduce fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis

by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from Oregon Health & Science University suggests that people with multiple sclerosis, or MS, coul

Updated on:January 10,2024

Medication may stop migraines before headache starts, study shows

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen taken at the first signs of a migraine, before headache pain begins, a drug called ubrogepant may be effective in helping pe

Updated on: September 06,2024

Medication may stop migraines before headache starts, study shows

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen taken at the first signs of a migraine, before headache pain begins, a drug called ubrogepant may be effective in helping pe

Updated on:September 06,2024

Primary cilia in medulloblastoma: Mechanisms provide treatment opportunity

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalThe primary cilium is an appendage located on the surface of cells. Here you can see samples of human medulloblastoma representing SHH, WNT, Group 3 an

Updated on: June 15,2024

Primary cilia in medulloblastoma: Mechanisms provide treatment opportunity

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalThe primary cilium is an appendage located on the surface of cells. Here you can see samples of human medulloblastoma representing SHH, WNT, Group 3 an

Updated on:June 15,2024

Novel blood test identifies biomarkers in patients with Alzheimer's disease

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarly results from PharmaKure, a pharmaceutical company spun out from The University of Manchester, shows a novel whole

Updated on: January 05,2024

Novel blood test identifies biomarkers in patients with Alzheimer's disease

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarly results from PharmaKure, a pharmaceutical company spun out from The University of Manchester, shows a novel whole

Updated on:January 05,2024

Researchers identify mutation that alters Alzheimer's disease progression

by University of MalagaResearchers identify a mutation that alters Alzheimer's disease progression. The UMA coordinates this study, carried out by 100 multidisciplinary researchers from 50 di

Updated on: March 20,2024

Researchers identify mutation that alters Alzheimer's disease progression

by University of MalagaResearchers identify a mutation that alters Alzheimer's disease progression. The UMA coordinates this study, carried out by 100 multidisciplinary researchers from 50 di

Updated on:March 20,2024

Evidence doesn't support spinal cord stimulators for chronic back pain—and they could cause harm, say researchers

by Ian Harris, Adrian C Traeger and Caitlin Jones,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn an episode ofABC's "Four Corners"this week, the use of spinal cord stimula

Updated on: April 28,2024

Evidence doesn't support spinal cord stimulators for chronic back pain—and they could cause harm, say researchers

by Ian Harris, Adrian C Traeger and Caitlin Jones,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn an episode ofABC's "Four Corners"this week, the use of spinal cord stimula

Updated on:April 28,2024

Scientists discover groups of spinal cord neurons that allow for brain-independent motor learning

byRIKENIn this study, spinal cords that associated limb position with an unpleasant experience learned to reposition the limb after only 10 minutes, and retained a memory the next day. Spinal co

Updated on: April 28,2024

Scientists discover groups of spinal cord neurons that allow for brain-independent motor learning

byRIKENIn this study, spinal cords that associated limb position with an unpleasant experience learned to reposition the limb after only 10 minutes, and retained a memory the next day. Spinal co

Updated on:April 28,2024

Analysis reveals economic cost of Alzheimer's disease and dementia are 'tip of the iceberg'

by IOS PressTip of the Iceberg: Measured Societal Costs Represent Only a Proportion of the Total Burden of Alzheimer’s disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). Credit: Hayek et al. J Alzheimers Dis.

Updated on: June 01,2024

Analysis reveals economic cost of Alzheimer's disease and dementia are 'tip of the iceberg'

by IOS PressTip of the Iceberg: Measured Societal Costs Represent Only a Proportion of the Total Burden of Alzheimer’s disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). Credit: Hayek et al. J Alzheimers Dis.

Updated on:June 01,2024

What makes us human? Researchers uncover clues behind brain evolution

by Adithi Ramakrishnan, The Dallas Morning NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human brain is three times bigger than a chimp's and more spherical than a Neanderthal's. Within a maze of b

Updated on: January 10,2024

What makes us human? Researchers uncover clues behind brain evolution

by Adithi Ramakrishnan, The Dallas Morning NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human brain is three times bigger than a chimp's and more spherical than a Neanderthal's. Within a maze of b

Updated on:January 10,2024

Daily learning test can detect Alzheimer's disease-related changes in memory among cognitively normal older adults

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCapturing learning curves using the multiday Boston Remote Assessment for Neurocognitive Health. Credit:Annals of Neurology(2023). DOI: 10.1002/ana.2683

Updated on: February 24,2024

Daily learning test can detect Alzheimer's disease-related changes in memory among cognitively normal older adults

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCapturing learning curves using the multiday Boston Remote Assessment for Neurocognitive Health. Credit:Annals of Neurology(2023). DOI: 10.1002/ana.2683

Updated on:February 24,2024

New 3D co-cultured model to study effect of proton therapy on aggressive brain cancer

byDelft University of TechnologyA) CAD design of the 3D scaffold with various gap sizes highlighted. B) SEM micrograph of the micro-vessels-like scaffolds at 90˚ degrees tilt. C) SEM micrograph

Updated on: January 02,2024

New 3D co-cultured model to study effect of proton therapy on aggressive brain cancer

byDelft University of TechnologyA) CAD design of the 3D scaffold with various gap sizes highlighted. B) SEM micrograph of the micro-vessels-like scaffolds at 90˚ degrees tilt. C) SEM micrograph

Updated on:January 02,2024