African-Americans more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than Caucasians

by Robin Reese,Emory UniversityEmory University researchers have conducted the only known meta-analysis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) incidence by race and found that African-Americans are 64

Updated on: February 27,2024 10

African-Americans more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than Caucasians

by Robin Reese,Emory UniversityEmory University researchers have conducted the only known meta-analysis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) incidence by race and found that African-Americans are 64

Updated on:February 27,2024 10

Parkinson's paradox: When more dopamine means more tremor

byChampalimaud Centre for the UnknownReduced dopamine loss is linked to tremor in Parkinson's patients, challenging common beliefs. Credit: Neural Circuits Dysfunction Lab, Champalimaud Foun

Updated on: November 27,2024 0

Parkinson's paradox: When more dopamine means more tremor

byChampalimaud Centre for the UnknownReduced dopamine loss is linked to tremor in Parkinson's patients, challenging common beliefs. Credit: Neural Circuits Dysfunction Lab, Champalimaud Foun

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Those with stroke risk factors may be more likely to have severe strokes

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with conditions or habits such as high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, or smoking, not o

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Those with stroke risk factors may be more likely to have severe strokes

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with conditions or habits such as high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, or smoking, not o

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Alzheimer's report hints at a future health crisis bigger than COVID-19

by Andre MouchardCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe costs of Alzheimer's disease—human and financial—are rising sharply in California and nationally, and census projections for America's rap

Updated on: April 07,2024 10

Alzheimer's report hints at a future health crisis bigger than COVID-19

by Andre MouchardCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe costs of Alzheimer's disease—human and financial—are rising sharply in California and nationally, and census projections for America's rap

Updated on:April 07,2024 10

Personalized stem cell model offers fast, individualized drug testing for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

by International Society for Stem Cell ResearchThe technique for inducing differentiation of human motor neurons used in this paper clearly shows neuronal electrical activity. Credit: Satoru MorimotoA

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Personalized stem cell model offers fast, individualized drug testing for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

by International Society for Stem Cell ResearchThe technique for inducing differentiation of human motor neurons used in this paper clearly shows neuronal electrical activity. Credit: Satoru MorimotoA

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Alzheimer's blood test found to perform as well as FDA-approved spinal fluid tests

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA simple blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease soon may replace more invasive and expensive screening methods

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Alzheimer's blood test found to perform as well as FDA-approved spinal fluid tests

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA simple blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease soon may replace more invasive and expensive screening methods

Updated on:March 08,2024 13

Your lifestyle may be aging your brain faster than you think

Your lifestyle may be aging your brain faster than you thinkby Tom Fowles,University of the Sunshine CoastCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsNew research from the University of the Sunshine Coast&#3

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Your lifestyle may be aging your brain faster than you think

Your lifestyle may be aging your brain faster than you thinkby Tom Fowles,University of the Sunshine CoastCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsNew research from the University of the Sunshine Coast&#3

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Blight or benefit: How cellular neighbors shape the aging brain

byStanford UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainMuch like plants in a thriving forest, certain cells in the brain create a nurturing environment, enhancing the health and resilience of their neigh

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Blight or benefit: How cellular neighbors shape the aging brain

byStanford UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainMuch like plants in a thriving forest, certain cells in the brain create a nurturing environment, enhancing the health and resilience of their neigh

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Clinical trial shows propranolol reduces tremors in Parkinson's disease

Clinical trial shows propranolol reduces tremors in Parkinson's diseasebyRadboud UniversityCerebral activity patterns measured by functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). (A) shows the

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Clinical trial shows propranolol reduces tremors in Parkinson's disease

Clinical trial shows propranolol reduces tremors in Parkinson's diseasebyRadboud UniversityCerebral activity patterns measured by functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). (A) shows the

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Alzheimer's amyloid build-up affects certain parts of brain cells more than others in mice

by University of ReadingCredit: CC0 Public DomainA protein that is linked with Alzheimer's Disease has been found to be more likely to affect certain parts of brain cells that send messages t

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Alzheimer's amyloid build-up affects certain parts of brain cells more than others in mice

by University of ReadingCredit: CC0 Public DomainA protein that is linked with Alzheimer's Disease has been found to be more likely to affect certain parts of brain cells that send messages t

Updated on:April 07,2024 19

New insights into Niemann-Pick type C: A form of childhood dementia

by Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen e.V. (DZNE)Bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs) share key molecular and functional alterations observed in NPC1-deficient microglia. Credit:&

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New insights into Niemann-Pick type C: A form of childhood dementia

by Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen e.V. (DZNE)Bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs) share key molecular and functional alterations observed in NPC1-deficient microglia. Credit:&

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Magnesium ions show promise in slowing progression of Alzheimer's disease in mice

by Federation of American Societies for Experimental BiologyNew research published in the December 2015 issue ofThe FASEB Journal, shows that in mouse models of the disease oral administrat

Updated on: February 27,2024 15

Magnesium ions show promise in slowing progression of Alzheimer's disease in mice

by Federation of American Societies for Experimental BiologyNew research published in the December 2015 issue ofThe FASEB Journal, shows that in mouse models of the disease oral administrat

Updated on:February 27,2024 15