Diabetes drug could influence brain activity in Alzheimer's

by Alzheimer's Research UKResearchers in Denmark have released findings from a small clinical trial of the diabetes drug liraglutide in people living with Alzheimer's disease.Thepil

Updated on: February 28,2024 15

Diabetes drug could influence brain activity in Alzheimer's

by Alzheimer's Research UKResearchers in Denmark have released findings from a small clinical trial of the diabetes drug liraglutide in people living with Alzheimer's disease.Thepil

Updated on:February 28,2024 15

Investigating plasma levels as a biomarker for Alzheimer's disease

by Bentham Science PublishersA Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) paper published inCurrent Alzheimer Researchpresents the first detailed study of the relationship between plasma leve

Updated on: February 28,2024 19

Investigating plasma levels as a biomarker for Alzheimer's disease

by Bentham Science PublishersA Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) paper published inCurrent Alzheimer Researchpresents the first detailed study of the relationship between plasma leve

Updated on:February 28,2024 19

Drug discovery paradigm targets Tau protein aggregation linked to the Alzheimer's disease

by Bentham Science PublishersDementia and other tauopathies, most notably Alzheimer's disease, embody a class of neurodegenerative diseases associated with the aggregation of the Tau protein in th

Updated on: February 28,2024 20

Drug discovery paradigm targets Tau protein aggregation linked to the Alzheimer's disease

by Bentham Science PublishersDementia and other tauopathies, most notably Alzheimer's disease, embody a class of neurodegenerative diseases associated with the aggregation of the Tau protein in th

Updated on:February 28,2024 20

Eli Lilly changes outcome goals in Alzheimer's drug study

by Linda A. JohnsonEli Lilly said Tuesday that it's changed the outcome goals for a late-stage patient study of its closely watched experimental drug for Alzheimer's disease, solanezumab.The E

Updated on: February 28,2024 13

Eli Lilly changes outcome goals in Alzheimer's drug study

by Linda A. JohnsonEli Lilly said Tuesday that it's changed the outcome goals for a late-stage patient study of its closely watched experimental drug for Alzheimer's disease, solanezumab.The E

Updated on:February 28,2024 13

Is dementia on the decline? Research suggests it might be

by Allie Shah, Star Tribune (Minneapolis)Despite fears that the coming silver tsunami will trigger a dementia epidemic, a surprising new study suggests that it may be possible to delay - or even preve

Updated on: February 28,2024 13

Is dementia on the decline? Research suggests it might be

by Allie Shah, Star Tribune (Minneapolis)Despite fears that the coming silver tsunami will trigger a dementia epidemic, a surprising new study suggests that it may be possible to delay - or even preve

Updated on:February 28,2024 13

Antidepressant use begins years before Alzheimer's diagnosis

by University of Eastern FinlandAntidepressants are frequently prescribed to persons with Alzheimer's disease before the diagnosis, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern

Updated on: February 28,2024 20

Antidepressant use begins years before Alzheimer's diagnosis

by University of Eastern FinlandAntidepressants are frequently prescribed to persons with Alzheimer's disease before the diagnosis, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern

Updated on:February 28,2024 20

Two Alzheimer's risk genes linked to brain atrophy, promise future blood markers

by Indiana UniversityA depiction of the double helical structure of DNA. Its four coding units (A, T, C, G) are color-coded in pink, orange, purple and yellow. Credit: NHGRITwo genetic variants p

Updated on: February 27,2024 10

Two Alzheimer's risk genes linked to brain atrophy, promise future blood markers

by Indiana UniversityA depiction of the double helical structure of DNA. Its four coding units (A, T, C, G) are color-coded in pink, orange, purple and yellow. Credit: NHGRITwo genetic variants p

Updated on:February 27,2024 10

Genes that may protect against dementia

by Ricki Lewis, Phd,Public Library of Science"Survival of the fittest" is one of the most misunderstood terms in biology. Evoking images of physical prowess, it actually refers to an i

Updated on: February 27,2024 14

Genes that may protect against dementia

by Ricki Lewis, Phd,Public Library of Science"Survival of the fittest" is one of the most misunderstood terms in biology. Evoking images of physical prowess, it actually refers to an i

Updated on:February 27,2024 14

The freedom to roam for people with dementia

by Andrew Gould,University of PlymouthIan Sherriff, centre, with members of the Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth, at a recent trial of the technology on DartmoorThe debilitating effect o

Updated on: February 27,2024 10

The freedom to roam for people with dementia

by Andrew Gould,University of PlymouthIan Sherriff, centre, with members of the Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth, at a recent trial of the technology on DartmoorThe debilitating effect o

Updated on:February 27,2024 10

Mesh-like scaffold is disordered in Alzheimer's-affected cells

by Will Sansom,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioBrain cells from a fruit fly model of Alzheimer's disease were compared to healthy brain cells to show a type of dysfun

Updated on: February 27,2024 10

Mesh-like scaffold is disordered in Alzheimer's-affected cells

by Will Sansom,University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioBrain cells from a fruit fly model of Alzheimer's disease were compared to healthy brain cells to show a type of dysfun

Updated on:February 27,2024 10

Neuroscientists gain insight into cause of Alzheimer's symptoms

by Virginia TechVirginia Tech Carilion Research Institute scientists have uncovered a mechanism in the brain that could account for some of the neural degeneration and memory loss in people with

Updated on: February 27,2024 10

Neuroscientists gain insight into cause of Alzheimer's symptoms

by Virginia TechVirginia Tech Carilion Research Institute scientists have uncovered a mechanism in the brain that could account for some of the neural degeneration and memory loss in people with

Updated on:February 27,2024 10

People with dementia face discrimination and social rejection

by Nicole Bodnar,University of Toronto“People with dementia face discrimination and social rejection,” says Professor Pia Kontos, who spent most of her career challenging perceptions of dementia

Updated on: February 27,2024 17

People with dementia face discrimination and social rejection

by Nicole Bodnar,University of Toronto“People with dementia face discrimination and social rejection,” says Professor Pia Kontos, who spent most of her career challenging perceptions of dementia

Updated on:February 27,2024 17