Interferon drives cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease model

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease (AD), the most common type of dementia, progressively impairs memory, concentration and the ability to learn new thin

Updated on: June 04,2024

Interferon drives cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease model

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease (AD), the most common type of dementia, progressively impairs memory, concentration and the ability to learn new thin

Updated on:June 04,2024

Women accumulate Alzheimer's-related protein faster

by Lund UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease seems to progress faster in women than in men. The protein tau accumulates at a higher rate in women, according to rese

Updated on: May 26,2024

Women accumulate Alzheimer's-related protein faster

by Lund UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease seems to progress faster in women than in men. The protein tau accumulates at a higher rate in women, according to rese

Updated on:May 26,2024

High risk for psychiatric disorders seen before dementia diagnosis

by Lori SolomonPatients with dementia have markedly increased risks for psychiatric disorders before dementia diagnosis, according to a study published online Oct. 17 inJAMA Network Open.Minjia

Updated on: February 24,2024

High risk for psychiatric disorders seen before dementia diagnosis

by Lori SolomonPatients with dementia have markedly increased risks for psychiatric disorders before dementia diagnosis, according to a study published online Oct. 17 inJAMA Network Open.Minjia

Updated on:February 24,2024

Insights on the link between chronic stress and Alzheimer's disease

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic psychosocial stress—which involves a pathway called the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis)—may contribute to the development of Alzhei

Updated on: June 05,2024

Insights on the link between chronic stress and Alzheimer's disease

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChronic psychosocial stress—which involves a pathway called the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis)—may contribute to the development of Alzhei

Updated on:June 05,2024

Study shows that activity in the primate visual cortex is minimally linked to spontaneous movements

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressMonitoring spontaneous body movements during task performance in macaque monkeys. Credit: Chandra Talluri et al.,Nature Neuroscience, 2023Many past neuroscience

Updated on: January 12,2024

Study shows that activity in the primate visual cortex is minimally linked to spontaneous movements

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressMonitoring spontaneous body movements during task performance in macaque monkeys. Credit: Chandra Talluri et al.,Nature Neuroscience, 2023Many past neuroscience

Updated on:January 12,2024

Early menopause may raise risk of dementia later in life

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen who enter menopause very early, before age 40, were found to be more likely to develop dementia of any type later in life compa

Updated on: June 05,2024

Early menopause may raise risk of dementia later in life

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen who enter menopause very early, before age 40, were found to be more likely to develop dementia of any type later in life compa

Updated on:June 05,2024

Cardiovascular drugs may reduce dementia risk

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCommon cardiovascular drugs are linked to a lower risk of dementia in older age, according to anew studyfrom Karolinska Insti

Updated on: November 28,2024

Cardiovascular drugs may reduce dementia risk

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCommon cardiovascular drugs are linked to a lower risk of dementia in older age, according to anew studyfrom Karolinska Insti

Updated on:November 28,2024

'Aggressive' new advance directive would let dementia patients refuse food

by Jonel Aleccia, Kaiser Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreading into ethically and legally uncertain territory, a New York end-of-life agency has approved a new document that lets people stipula

Updated on: June 18,2024

'Aggressive' new advance directive would let dementia patients refuse food

by Jonel Aleccia, Kaiser Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreading into ethically and legally uncertain territory, a New York end-of-life agency has approved a new document that lets people stipula

Updated on:June 18,2024

Study investigates the role of gaze in tackling new and complex tasks

by Oliver Schmidt, Universität OsnabrückExperimental setup in virtual reality. Credit: Peter KönigPutting away items on a shelf is something we do without giving it much thought—right? In fact, variou

Updated on: April 06,2024

Study investigates the role of gaze in tackling new and complex tasks

by Oliver Schmidt, Universität OsnabrückExperimental setup in virtual reality. Credit: Peter KönigPutting away items on a shelf is something we do without giving it much thought—right? In fact, variou

Updated on:April 06,2024

More evidence that blood tests can detect the risk of Alzheimer's

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study confirms that a simple blood test can reveal whether there is accelerating nerve cell damage in the brain. The researchers analysed neurofil

Updated on: June 05,2024

More evidence that blood tests can detect the risk of Alzheimer's

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study confirms that a simple blood test can reveal whether there is accelerating nerve cell damage in the brain. The researchers analysed neurofil

Updated on:June 05,2024

Could brain mapping transform how we predict and treat psychosis?

byWellcome TrustCredit: Human Brain ProjectPsychotic disorders affect around one in 100 people globallyand are among the most severe mental health problems.Early intervention is crucial to

Updated on: January 12,2024

Could brain mapping transform how we predict and treat psychosis?

byWellcome TrustCredit: Human Brain ProjectPsychotic disorders affect around one in 100 people globallyand are among the most severe mental health problems.Early intervention is crucial to

Updated on:January 12,2024

Netherlands study establishes number of people in minimally conscious state after severe brain injury for the first time

byRadboud UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEvery year, approximately 130,000 Dutch people suffer some form of acquired brain injury. The causes can be traumatic such as a fall or road

Updated on: January 11,2024

Netherlands study establishes number of people in minimally conscious state after severe brain injury for the first time

byRadboud UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEvery year, approximately 130,000 Dutch people suffer some form of acquired brain injury. The causes can be traumatic such as a fall or road

Updated on:January 11,2024