Alzheimer's risk genes converge on microglia

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit: CC0 Public DomainDNA determines a large part of the risk for Alzheimer's disease, but it remained unclear how many genetic risk factor

Updated on: April 07,2024 20

Alzheimer's risk genes converge on microglia

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit: CC0 Public DomainDNA determines a large part of the risk for Alzheimer's disease, but it remained unclear how many genetic risk factor

Updated on:April 07,2024 20

Novel blood metabolite biomarkers linked to Alzheimer's disease

by Lang Wu,University of Hawaii at ManoaFourteen metabolites whose genetically predicted levels in blood are associated with AD risk. The blood metabolites involved in amino acid, peptide, lipid

Updated on: March 08,2024 5

Novel blood metabolite biomarkers linked to Alzheimer's disease

by Lang Wu,University of Hawaii at ManoaFourteen metabolites whose genetically predicted levels in blood are associated with AD risk. The blood metabolites involved in amino acid, peptide, lipid

Updated on:March 08,2024 5

Immune cell changes provide new insights into preventing brain injury after cardiac arrest

byMass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite improvements in CPR and rates of getting patients to the hospital, only about 10% of people ultimately survive after out-of-hospit

Updated on: December 16,2024 0

Immune cell changes provide new insights into preventing brain injury after cardiac arrest

byMass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite improvements in CPR and rates of getting patients to the hospital, only about 10% of people ultimately survive after out-of-hospit

Updated on:December 16,2024 0

Seniors with dementia make more emergency department visits

by Indiana UniversityOlder adults with dementia are more frequent visitors to emergency departments, returning at higher rates and incurring greater costs than older adults without dementia, acco

Updated on: February 27,2024 14

Seniors with dementia make more emergency department visits

by Indiana UniversityOlder adults with dementia are more frequent visitors to emergency departments, returning at higher rates and incurring greater costs than older adults without dementia, acco

Updated on:February 27,2024 14

Improved brain decoder holds promise for communication in people with aphasia

Updated on: March 09,2025 0

Improved brain decoder holds promise for communication in people with aphasia

Updated on:March 09,2025 0

COVID lockdowns affected adolescents' brain structures, says research

by James Goodwin,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainArecent studyreported the somewhat alarming observation that the social disruptions of COVID lockdowns caused significant ch

Updated on: December 17,2024 0

COVID lockdowns affected adolescents' brain structures, says research

by James Goodwin,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainArecent studyreported the somewhat alarming observation that the social disruptions of COVID lockdowns caused significant ch

Updated on:December 17,2024 0

Study explores association between Tau filaments and extracellular vesicles in Alzheimer's disease

Study explores association between Tau filaments and extracellular vesicles in Alzheimer's diseaseby Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressCryo-EM structure of EV-derived tau PHFs from the brains of indi

Updated on: January 15,2025 0

Study explores association between Tau filaments and extracellular vesicles in Alzheimer's disease

Study explores association between Tau filaments and extracellular vesicles in Alzheimer's diseaseby Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressCryo-EM structure of EV-derived tau PHFs from the brains of indi

Updated on:January 15,2025 0

Preventing brain injury complications with specialized optical fibers

byAmerican Chemical SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainFiber optics are a means of transmitting information at incredibly high speeds. However, the technology can be used for more than just providi

Updated on: December 16,2024 0

Preventing brain injury complications with specialized optical fibers

byAmerican Chemical SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainFiber optics are a means of transmitting information at incredibly high speeds. However, the technology can be used for more than just providi

Updated on:December 16,2024 0

Abdominal fat depots can impact brain health and cognition in individuals at high risk for Alzheimer's disease

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe impact of abdominal fat on brain health and cognition is generally more pronounced in middle-aged men at high risk of Alzheimer's dis

Updated on: March 08,2024 15

Abdominal fat depots can impact brain health and cognition in individuals at high risk for Alzheimer's disease

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe impact of abdominal fat on brain health and cognition is generally more pronounced in middle-aged men at high risk of Alzheimer's dis

Updated on:March 08,2024 15

Study finds the timing of CSF biomarker divergence for Alzheimer disease, normal cognition varies

by Elana GotkineCerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and other biomarkers differ for individuals with Alzheimer disease and cognitively normal controls, with the estimated times of divergence varying from 18 to

Updated on: March 08,2024 5

Study finds the timing of CSF biomarker divergence for Alzheimer disease, normal cognition varies

by Elana GotkineCerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and other biomarkers differ for individuals with Alzheimer disease and cognitively normal controls, with the estimated times of divergence varying from 18 to

Updated on:March 08,2024 5

Anticholinergics may not be best choice for rehab patients with dementia

by Pennsylvania State UniversityDuring rehabilitation following an acute hospital stay, medications that block neurotransmitters may be overprescribed to older patients suffering from delirium su

Updated on: February 27,2024 16

Anticholinergics may not be best choice for rehab patients with dementia

by Pennsylvania State UniversityDuring rehabilitation following an acute hospital stay, medications that block neurotransmitters may be overprescribed to older patients suffering from delirium su

Updated on:February 27,2024 16

Scientists discover mitochondria's role in shaping memory circuits

Updated on: March 09,2025 0

Scientists discover mitochondria's role in shaping memory circuits

Updated on:March 09,2025 0