Comorbidities can increase plasma biomarker levels associated with Alzheimer's disease

by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA simple blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease, perhaps even years before symptoms appear, is an exciting

Updated on: June 07,2024

Comorbidities can increase plasma biomarker levels associated with Alzheimer's disease

by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA simple blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease, perhaps even years before symptoms appear, is an exciting

Updated on:June 07,2024

Black patients face delays in Alzheimer's diagnosis, research finds

by Radiological Society of North AmericaBrain MRI images. Credit: RSNA/Joshua Wibecan, M.D.Black patients underwent medical imaging for cognitive impairment years later than white and Hispanic pa

Updated on: February 24,2024

Black patients face delays in Alzheimer's diagnosis, research finds

by Radiological Society of North AmericaBrain MRI images. Credit: RSNA/Joshua Wibecan, M.D.Black patients underwent medical imaging for cognitive impairment years later than white and Hispanic pa

Updated on:February 24,2024

Most COVID-19 'long haulers' continue to experience symptoms 15 months after initial infection

by Northwestern UniversityPROMIS Quality of Life domain scores for cognitive function and fatigue, by SARS-CoV-2 result. (A) T-scores from the first clinic visit (circles) and follow-up (triangle

Updated on: February 18,2024

Most COVID-19 'long haulers' continue to experience symptoms 15 months after initial infection

by Northwestern UniversityPROMIS Quality of Life domain scores for cognitive function and fatigue, by SARS-CoV-2 result. (A) T-scores from the first clinic visit (circles) and follow-up (triangle

Updated on:February 18,2024

Prenatal lead exposure linked to child cognitive developmental delay

by Elana GotkinePrenatal lead (Pb) exposure is associated with an increased risk for cognitive developmental delay (CDD) in children, according to a study published online Oct. 23 inJAMA Network

Updated on: January 11,2024

Prenatal lead exposure linked to child cognitive developmental delay

by Elana GotkinePrenatal lead (Pb) exposure is associated with an increased risk for cognitive developmental delay (CDD) in children, according to a study published online Oct. 23 inJAMA Network

Updated on:January 11,2024

Closed-eye imaging can track wakefulness, awareness and pain in unresponsive conditions

byTel-Aviv UniversityPupillary light reflex (PLR) assessment in open-eye and closed-eye conditions. Credit:Communications Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43856-024-00572-1A new technol

Updated on: September 23,2024

Closed-eye imaging can track wakefulness, awareness and pain in unresponsive conditions

byTel-Aviv UniversityPupillary light reflex (PLR) assessment in open-eye and closed-eye conditions. Credit:Communications Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43856-024-00572-1A new technol

Updated on:September 23,2024

Optimizing chronic subdural hematoma treatment

by Cactus CommunicationsThe MRCSDH is the first nationwide study in mainland China to assess the safety and efficacy of different treatment approaches for CSDH. Its findings can help the medical commu

Updated on: April 06,2024

Optimizing chronic subdural hematoma treatment

by Cactus CommunicationsThe MRCSDH is the first nationwide study in mainland China to assess the safety and efficacy of different treatment approaches for CSDH. Its findings can help the medical commu

Updated on:April 06,2024

Dementia kills nearly three times more people than previously thought

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainDementia may be an underlying cause of nearly three times more deaths in the U.S. than official records show, according to a new Bo

Updated on: May 06,2024

Dementia kills nearly three times more people than previously thought

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainDementia may be an underlying cause of nearly three times more deaths in the U.S. than official records show, according to a new Bo

Updated on:May 06,2024

More appropriate support is needed for older residents with dementia in subsidized housing

by University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent scoping review, published online in theJournal of Aging and Environment, found that older adults with dementia or cognitive

Updated on: May 26,2024

More appropriate support is needed for older residents with dementia in subsidized housing

by University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent scoping review, published online in theJournal of Aging and Environment, found that older adults with dementia or cognitive

Updated on:May 26,2024

More education may not protect against dementia

by Universität Duisburg-EssenCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe state of knowledge seemed clear: school education protects against dementia. Every school year is supposed to reduce the risk of developing de

Updated on: June 05,2024

More education may not protect against dementia

by Universität Duisburg-EssenCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe state of knowledge seemed clear: school education protects against dementia. Every school year is supposed to reduce the risk of developing de

Updated on:June 05,2024

Genes expressed in the brain before birth may affect risk of childhood mental illness

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified various genes whose expression in the brain before birth may affect the risk of developing a range of

Updated on: February 03,2024

Genes expressed in the brain before birth may affect risk of childhood mental illness

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified various genes whose expression in the brain before birth may affect the risk of developing a range of

Updated on:February 03,2024

Understanding and Treating Parkinson's Disease: Unraveling Molecular Signals and Therapeutic Strategies

Updated on: May 17,2024

Understanding and Treating Parkinson's Disease: Unraveling Molecular Signals and Therapeutic Strategies

Updated on:May 17,2024

Novel cause of brain mosaicism and focal epilepsy identified

byNationwide Children's HospitalBrain mosaic copy number gain of chr1q.a, Six patients included in the study met the following criteria: infantile spasms progressing to intractable foc

Updated on: January 12,2024

Novel cause of brain mosaicism and focal epilepsy identified

byNationwide Children's HospitalBrain mosaic copy number gain of chr1q.a, Six patients included in the study met the following criteria: infantile spasms progressing to intractable foc

Updated on:January 12,2024