Genetic variants reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA DNA study of over 10,000 people by UCL scientists has identified a class of gene variants that appear to protect against Alzheimer's dis

Updated on: June 14,2024

Genetic variants reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA DNA study of over 10,000 people by UCL scientists has identified a class of gene variants that appear to protect against Alzheimer's dis

Updated on:June 14,2024

Alzheimer's drug donanemab has been hailed as a turning point. But what does it mean for people with the disease?

by Steve Macfarlane,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageTrial results of a new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease, donanemab, shows it canslow cognitive declineby 35%. The d

Updated on: April 16,2024

Alzheimer's drug donanemab has been hailed as a turning point. But what does it mean for people with the disease?

by Steve Macfarlane,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageTrial results of a new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease, donanemab, shows it canslow cognitive declineby 35%. The d

Updated on:April 16,2024

Alzheimer's: New gene may drive earliest brain changes

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainA newly discovered Alzheimer's gene may drive the first appearance of

Updated on: April 20,2024

Alzheimer's: New gene may drive earliest brain changes

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainA newly discovered Alzheimer's gene may drive the first appearance of

Updated on:April 20,2024

Why do we move slower the older we get? New study delivers answers

by Daniel Strain,University of Colorado at BoulderMary Kaupas participates in a experiment to study how humans of various ages reach for targets. Tubes monitor her breathing to measure how much

Updated on: April 28,2024

Why do we move slower the older we get? New study delivers answers

by Daniel Strain,University of Colorado at BoulderMary Kaupas participates in a experiment to study how humans of various ages reach for targets. Tubes monitor her breathing to measure how much

Updated on:April 28,2024

For women, high blood pressure in your 40s may be tied to increased risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who develop high blood pressure in their 40s may be more likely to develop dementia years later, according to a study published in t

Updated on: May 26,2024

For women, high blood pressure in your 40s may be tied to increased risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who develop high blood pressure in their 40s may be more likely to develop dementia years later, according to a study published in t

Updated on:May 26,2024

Study suggests EBV-specific T cells play key role in development of multiple sclerosis

byUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe body's immune response to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) may play a role in causing damage in people with multipl

Updated on: January 09,2024

Study suggests EBV-specific T cells play key role in development of multiple sclerosis

byUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe body's immune response to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) may play a role in causing damage in people with multipl

Updated on:January 09,2024

Shining a light on the hidden damage of mild brain injuries

byHarvard UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have created a new brain imaging method that allows mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) to be diagnosed, even when existing imaging tec

Updated on: January 09,2024

Shining a light on the hidden damage of mild brain injuries

byHarvard UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have created a new brain imaging method that allows mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) to be diagnosed, even when existing imaging tec

Updated on:January 09,2024

Detection of minimal hepatic encephalopathy in patients with cirrhosis based on the Stroop-CN model

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationPrevalence of minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) in different groups of patients with cirrhosis. Credit:MedComm(2024).

Updated on: August 01,2024

Detection of minimal hepatic encephalopathy in patients with cirrhosis based on the Stroop-CN model

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationPrevalence of minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) in different groups of patients with cirrhosis. Credit:MedComm(2024).

Updated on:August 01,2024

Brain imaging of tau protein in patients with various forms of dementia

by Cell PressThis figure shows associations between the Clinical Disease Severity and the Extent of Areas Showing Increased 18F-PM-PBB3 Binding in the AD Spectrum. Credit: Tagai, Ono, and Kubota

Updated on: May 05,2024

Brain imaging of tau protein in patients with various forms of dementia

by Cell PressThis figure shows associations between the Clinical Disease Severity and the Extent of Areas Showing Increased 18F-PM-PBB3 Binding in the AD Spectrum. Credit: Tagai, Ono, and Kubota

Updated on:May 05,2024

Alzheimer's treatments: What's on the horizon?

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainCurrent Alzheimer's treatments temporarily improve symptoms of memory loss and problems with thinking and reasoning.These Alzheimer's treatm

Updated on: April 18,2024

Alzheimer's treatments: What's on the horizon?

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainCurrent Alzheimer's treatments temporarily improve symptoms of memory loss and problems with thinking and reasoning.These Alzheimer's treatm

Updated on:April 18,2024

Lifestyle changes may slow or prevent Alzheimer's in people at high risk

by Dennis ThompsonNew research shows that a set of healthy lifestyle habits can help preserve brain function in folks with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia.About 71% of patients who ate hea

Updated on: June 15,2024

Lifestyle changes may slow or prevent Alzheimer's in people at high risk

by Dennis ThompsonNew research shows that a set of healthy lifestyle habits can help preserve brain function in folks with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia.About 71% of patients who ate hea

Updated on:June 15,2024

Rejuvenating the brain's disposal system

by European Molecular Biology OrganizationDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A characteristic feature of Alzheimer's disease is the

Updated on: June 11,2024

Rejuvenating the brain's disposal system

by European Molecular Biology OrganizationDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A characteristic feature of Alzheimer's disease is the

Updated on:June 11,2024