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Possible pathway to new therapy for Alzheimer's disease

Possible pathway to new therapy for Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University School of MedicineResearchers have uncovered an enzyme and a biochemical pathway they believe may lead to the identification of drugs that could inhibit the production of bet

Possible pathway to new therapy for Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University School of MedicineResearchers have uncovered an enzyme and a biochemical pathway they believe may lead to the identification of drugs that could inhibit the production of bet
Study finds repetitive high concentration capsaicin patch applications beneficial for nerve pain

Study finds repetitive high concentration capsaicin patch applications beneficial for nerve pain

FEBRUARY 7, 2024byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainCapsaicin, derived from hot chili pepper plants, has been used to treat various types of pain, and a high concentration capsaicin patch (HCCP) is

Study finds repetitive high concentration capsaicin patch applications beneficial for nerve pain

FEBRUARY 7, 2024byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainCapsaicin, derived from hot chili pepper plants, has been used to treat various types of pain, and a high concentration capsaicin patch (HCCP) is
Injuries to primary visual cortex cause long-term dysfunction of neural circuits

Injuries to primary visual cortex cause long-term dysfunction of neural circuits

by Marcin Powęska,Polish Academy of SciencesInjuries to primary visual cortex cause long-term dysfunction of neural circuits. Credit: ICTER / Grzegorz KrzyzewskiEven mild head injuries can mean

Injuries to primary visual cortex cause long-term dysfunction of neural circuits

by Marcin Powęska,Polish Academy of SciencesInjuries to primary visual cortex cause long-term dysfunction of neural circuits. Credit: ICTER / Grzegorz KrzyzewskiEven mild head injuries can mean
Hospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusion 'have worse outcomes'

Hospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusion 'have worse outcomes'

by University of StirlingProfessor Emma Reynish, Chair in Dementia Studies at the University of Stirling. Credit: University of StirlingHospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusi

Hospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusion 'have worse outcomes'

by University of StirlingProfessor Emma Reynish, Chair in Dementia Studies at the University of Stirling. Credit: University of StirlingHospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusi
Alzheimer's and COVID-19 share a genetic risk factor

Alzheimer's and COVID-19 share a genetic risk factor

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn anti-viral gene that impacts the risk of both Alzheimer's disease and severe COVID-19 has been identified by a UCL-led research

Alzheimer's and COVID-19 share a genetic risk factor

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn anti-viral gene that impacts the risk of both Alzheimer's disease and severe COVID-19 has been identified by a UCL-led research
Could disease pathogens be the dark matter behind Alzheimer's disease?

Could disease pathogens be the dark matter behind Alzheimer's disease?

by Richard Harth,Arizona State UniversityCould viruses, bacteria or other infectious pathogens play a role in the onset or progression of Alzheimer's disease? A new Viewpoint article discuss

Could disease pathogens be the dark matter behind Alzheimer's disease?

by Richard Harth,Arizona State UniversityCould viruses, bacteria or other infectious pathogens play a role in the onset or progression of Alzheimer's disease? A new Viewpoint article discuss
Restoring brain function in mice with symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

Restoring brain function in mice with symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study in mice shows that selectively removing cells that are no longer dividing from the brains of mice with a form of Alz

Restoring brain function in mice with symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study in mice shows that selectively removing cells that are no longer dividing from the brains of mice with a form of Alz
Dementia carers reassured they can – and should – call police about wandering patients

Dementia carers reassured they can – and should – call police about wandering patients

by University of PortsmouthCredit: CC0 Public DomainOnly a small proportion of cases of a person with dementia going missing are reported to police, according to a new study.Mostfamily care

Dementia carers reassured they can – and should – call police about wandering patients

by University of PortsmouthCredit: CC0 Public DomainOnly a small proportion of cases of a person with dementia going missing are reported to police, according to a new study.Mostfamily care
Black people less likely to receive dementia-related medications

Black people less likely to receive dementia-related medications

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack people are receiving medications for dementia less often than white people, according to a preliminary study released today,

Black people less likely to receive dementia-related medications

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack people are receiving medications for dementia less often than white people, according to a preliminary study released today,
Incidence of dementia in primary care increased in the Netherlands over 23 years

Incidence of dementia in primary care increased in the Netherlands over 23 years

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe incidence of registered dementia cases has increased slightly over a 23-year period (1992 to 2014) in the Netherlands, according to a stud

Incidence of dementia in primary care increased in the Netherlands over 23 years

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe incidence of registered dementia cases has increased slightly over a 23-year period (1992 to 2014) in the Netherlands, according to a stud
Training program facilitates home-based transcranial electrical stimulation

Training program facilitates home-based transcranial electrical stimulation

by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging ResearchCredit: Human Brain ProjectTraveling to and from a clinic or a laboratory for treatment can be difficult and expensive for olde

Training program facilitates home-based transcranial electrical stimulation

by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging ResearchCredit: Human Brain ProjectTraveling to and from a clinic or a laboratory for treatment can be difficult and expensive for olde
Researchers show multiple sclerosis drug can be used as Alzheimer's therapy

Researchers show multiple sclerosis drug can be used as Alzheimer's therapy

by Lindsay Travis,University of KentuckyWorking model for the effect of ponesimod on microglial activation and phagocytosis. Aβ42 binds to TLR4 and induces a complex with S1PR1. S1P co-activates

Researchers show multiple sclerosis drug can be used as Alzheimer's therapy

by Lindsay Travis,University of KentuckyWorking model for the effect of ponesimod on microglial activation and phagocytosis. Aβ42 binds to TLR4 and induces a complex with S1PR1. S1P co-activates