Neural prosthetic device can help humans restore memory

byAtrium Health Wake Forest BaptistDelayed match to sample (DMS) task performed on a touch screen by patients seated in either the hospital bed or a chair. Trial is started by patient touching a

Updated on: March 13,2024

Neural prosthetic device can help humans restore memory

byAtrium Health Wake Forest BaptistDelayed match to sample (DMS) task performed on a touch screen by patients seated in either the hospital bed or a chair. Trial is started by patient touching a

Updated on:March 13,2024

ALS and frontotemporal dementia show origins in utero, according to new study

by Cristy Lytal,Keck School of Medicine of USCGrpahical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112983Even though neurodegenerative diseases often strike in m

Updated on: June 05,2024

ALS and frontotemporal dementia show origins in utero, according to new study

by Cristy Lytal,Keck School of Medicine of USCGrpahical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112983Even though neurodegenerative diseases often strike in m

Updated on:June 05,2024

FDA approves Vyalev for advanced Parkinson's disease

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved AbbVie's Vyalev (foscarbidopa and foslevodopa) for adults living with advanced Parkinson's disease (PD).Vyalev is the first an

Updated on: November 07,2024

FDA approves Vyalev for advanced Parkinson's disease

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved AbbVie's Vyalev (foscarbidopa and foslevodopa) for adults living with advanced Parkinson's disease (PD).Vyalev is the first an

Updated on:November 07,2024

Risk factors of Alzheimer's disease and metabolic syndrome can accumulate in childhood

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease is linked to an increased risk of cardiometabolic disorders present in childhood, a new

Updated on: April 08,2024

Risk factors of Alzheimer's disease and metabolic syndrome can accumulate in childhood

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease is linked to an increased risk of cardiometabolic disorders present in childhood, a new

Updated on:April 08,2024

Adult-born dentate granule cells support the activity of hippocampal cell populations

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressConfocal image of the dentate gyrus (cyan), with labelled adult-born dentate granule cells (magenta). Image credit: Katja Hartwich/Stephen McHugh/David DupretThe dent

Updated on: February 05,2024

Adult-born dentate granule cells support the activity of hippocampal cell populations

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressConfocal image of the dentate gyrus (cyan), with labelled adult-born dentate granule cells (magenta). Image credit: Katja Hartwich/Stephen McHugh/David DupretThe dent

Updated on:February 05,2024

Dementia test to expand diagnosis across India

by University of East AngliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA standardised test that can now be used in the seven main languages in India will support the diagnosis of dementia and mild cognitive impair

Updated on: May 06,2024

Dementia test to expand diagnosis across India

by University of East AngliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA standardised test that can now be used in the seven main languages in India will support the diagnosis of dementia and mild cognitive impair

Updated on:May 06,2024

Freedom, dignity in French Alzheimer's 'village'

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe small village, like most in France, has a cafe-restaurant, a hairdresser, a superette and a library.Neighbours have a cup of coffee and a chat on the terrace, or m

Updated on: June 01,2024

Freedom, dignity in French Alzheimer's 'village'

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe small village, like most in France, has a cafe-restaurant, a hairdresser, a superette and a library.Neighbours have a cup of coffee and a chat on the terrace, or m

Updated on:June 01,2024

Assessment of balance deficits in neurocognitive disorders

by University of TsukubaCredit: Marta Wave from PexelsBalance is important to maintain in many aspects of life, but the most important may be your body's sense of balance—also known as vestib

Updated on: March 19,2024

Assessment of balance deficits in neurocognitive disorders

by University of TsukubaCredit: Marta Wave from PexelsBalance is important to maintain in many aspects of life, but the most important may be your body's sense of balance—also known as vestib

Updated on:March 19,2024

Sleepless nights show ties to Alzheimer's risk

by Dennis Thompson, Healthday ReporterEven one night of lost sleep may cause the brain to fill with protein chunks that have long been linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease, a new study

Updated on: May 05,2024

Sleepless nights show ties to Alzheimer's risk

by Dennis Thompson, Healthday ReporterEven one night of lost sleep may cause the brain to fill with protein chunks that have long been linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease, a new study

Updated on:May 05,2024

Study discovers connection between between heart and brain in KBG syndrome

byUniversity of AlbertaAnkrd11is expressed in cardiac neural crest cells and ablated in theAnkrd11nckomouse model. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/

Updated on: July 05,2024

Study discovers connection between between heart and brain in KBG syndrome

byUniversity of AlbertaAnkrd11is expressed in cardiac neural crest cells and ablated in theAnkrd11nckomouse model. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/

Updated on:July 05,2024

Aβ43 generation in familial Alzheimer's disease: New insights into disease onset

by Doshisha UniversityIn this study, γ-secretase was extracted from wild type (WT) cells and cells carrying FAD-related genetic mutations (mutations in presenilin 1: L85P, I143T, H163R, L166P, G206V,

Updated on: June 20,2024

Aβ43 generation in familial Alzheimer's disease: New insights into disease onset

by Doshisha UniversityIn this study, γ-secretase was extracted from wild type (WT) cells and cells carrying FAD-related genetic mutations (mutations in presenilin 1: L85P, I143T, H163R, L166P, G206V,

Updated on:June 20,2024

Using focused ultrasound to treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

by Holly Evarts,Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied ScienceMRI and PET scans of an Alzheimer's patient receiving FUS in a small region of the brain (A) with MRI scans deter

Updated on: March 02,2024

Using focused ultrasound to treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

by Holly Evarts,Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied ScienceMRI and PET scans of an Alzheimer's patient receiving FUS in a small region of the brain (A) with MRI scans deter

Updated on:March 02,2024