10 ways to reduce your risk of dementia

by Erin Fox,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDementia affects millions of Americans—includingnearly one in 10 adults over age 65. While the causes of different dement

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10 ways to reduce your risk of dementia

by Erin Fox,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDementia affects millions of Americans—includingnearly one in 10 adults over age 65. While the causes of different dement

Updated on:March 13,2024 12

Multi-feature-based brain network improves auto-diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

by ElsevierResearchers have developed a new method for constructing personal brain networks using multiple structural features to improve the accuracy of diagnosing Alzheimer's disease (AD) a

Updated on: March 07,2024 19

Multi-feature-based brain network improves auto-diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

by ElsevierResearchers have developed a new method for constructing personal brain networks using multiple structural features to improve the accuracy of diagnosing Alzheimer's disease (AD) a

Updated on:March 07,2024 19

Congenital cytomegalovirus infection: Study successfully implements pooled saliva tests

by Hebrew University of JerusalemSchematic presentation of neonatal cCMV screening algorithms at the Hadassah Medical Center.a, Targeted screening algorithm of suspected neonates by convent

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Congenital cytomegalovirus infection: Study successfully implements pooled saliva tests

by Hebrew University of JerusalemSchematic presentation of neonatal cCMV screening algorithms at the Hadassah Medical Center.a, Targeted screening algorithm of suspected neonates by convent

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Poor gut health may drive multiple sclerosis—better diet may ease it

by Rutgers UniversityDevelopment of colitis in spontaneous EAE mice. (A) Swollen colon in spontaneous EAE mice. (B) H&E histopathology of swollen colon isolated from spontaneous EAE and non-E

Updated on: February 03,2024 8

Poor gut health may drive multiple sclerosis—better diet may ease it

by Rutgers UniversityDevelopment of colitis in spontaneous EAE mice. (A) Swollen colon in spontaneous EAE mice. (B) H&E histopathology of swollen colon isolated from spontaneous EAE and non-E

Updated on:February 03,2024 8

Older adults with mild cognitive impairment may struggle with everyday decision-making

by Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: CC0 Public DomainMild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a form of cognitive ability loss that can precede Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia.

Updated on: June 11,2024 4

Older adults with mild cognitive impairment may struggle with everyday decision-making

by Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: CC0 Public DomainMild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a form of cognitive ability loss that can precede Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia.

Updated on:June 11,2024 4

Alzheimer's: Protective immune cells active decades before symptom onset

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn individuals with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease, the immune cells of the brain—the "mi

Updated on: April 02,2024 19

Alzheimer's: Protective immune cells active decades before symptom onset

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn individuals with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease, the immune cells of the brain—the "mi

Updated on:April 02,2024 19

Tau PET: A window into the future of Alzheimer's patients

by University of GenevaTau imaging with 18F-Flortaucipir PET in Alzheimer’s disease. The figure shows a prototypical tau accumulation pattern, obtained by comparing tau load of patients with Alzh

Updated on: April 02,2024 10

Tau PET: A window into the future of Alzheimer's patients

by University of GenevaTau imaging with 18F-Flortaucipir PET in Alzheimer’s disease. The figure shows a prototypical tau accumulation pattern, obtained by comparing tau load of patients with Alzh

Updated on:April 02,2024 10

A devastating nerve disease stalks a mountain village

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A devastating nerve disease stalks a mountain village

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Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals heterogeneity in fibrotic scars after spinal cord injury

byChinese Academy of SciencesSchematic diagram of fibrotic scar heterogeneity after spinal cord injury. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-50564-xMyofibrobla

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Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals heterogeneity in fibrotic scars after spinal cord injury

byChinese Academy of SciencesSchematic diagram of fibrotic scar heterogeneity after spinal cord injury. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-50564-xMyofibrobla

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At-home cognitive assessment performs as well as widely used, clinician-led test

by Baycrest Centre for Geriatric CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Baycrest-developed, at-home Cogniciti Brain Health Assessment performs as well as a widely used, clinician-led test at as

Updated on: June 20,2024 5

At-home cognitive assessment performs as well as widely used, clinician-led test

by Baycrest Centre for Geriatric CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Baycrest-developed, at-home Cogniciti Brain Health Assessment performs as well as a widely used, clinician-led test at as

Updated on:June 20,2024 5

Fake bus stop calms Swedish dementia sufferers who want to go home

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a Swedish nursing home, residents wait for a bus that never comes.Staff have installed a fake bus stop in a hallway to ease the minds of anxious dementia patients e

Updated on: March 02,2024 20

Fake bus stop calms Swedish dementia sufferers who want to go home

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a Swedish nursing home, residents wait for a bus that never comes.Staff have installed a fake bus stop in a hallway to ease the minds of anxious dementia patients e

Updated on:March 02,2024 20

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 6

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.

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