New imaging technique in Alzheimer's disease opens up possibilities for drug development

by Lund UniversityThe brain of an Alzheimer’s patient in a tau PET image. Red indicates the areas with the highest concentration of the tau protein. In the magnifying glass, a microscope enlargem

Updated on: April 07,2024 19

New imaging technique in Alzheimer's disease opens up possibilities for drug development

by Lund UniversityThe brain of an Alzheimer’s patient in a tau PET image. Red indicates the areas with the highest concentration of the tau protein. In the magnifying glass, a microscope enlargem

Updated on:April 07,2024 19

Skin cells from frontotemporal dementia patients may reveal disease mechanisms and biomarkers for drug research

by University of Eastern FinlandFibroblasts of C9-HRE carriers show unaltered C9orf72 levels, express RNA foci, but do not display DPR proteins. a TaqMan assay from fibroblast RNA for C9orf72 all

Updated on: May 28,2024 3

Skin cells from frontotemporal dementia patients may reveal disease mechanisms and biomarkers for drug research

by University of Eastern FinlandFibroblasts of C9-HRE carriers show unaltered C9orf72 levels, express RNA foci, but do not display DPR proteins. a TaqMan assay from fibroblast RNA for C9orf72 all

Updated on:May 28,2024 3

Thinking 'out-of-the-box' may build a better brain and prevent dementia

by Florida Atlantic UniversityFAU Neuroscientist James Galvin, M.D., uses the functional range of motion board to test a patient's manual dexterity as part of the Dementia Prevention Initiati

Updated on: March 13,2024 19

Thinking 'out-of-the-box' may build a better brain and prevent dementia

by Florida Atlantic UniversityFAU Neuroscientist James Galvin, M.D., uses the functional range of motion board to test a patient's manual dexterity as part of the Dementia Prevention Initiati

Updated on:March 13,2024 19

Study finds cerebrovascular disease to be major determinant of psychosis in patients with Alzheimer's

by St. Michael's HospitalDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.About half of all patients with Alzheimer's disease develop symptom

Updated on: February 27,2024 15

Study finds cerebrovascular disease to be major determinant of psychosis in patients with Alzheimer's

by St. Michael's HospitalDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.About half of all patients with Alzheimer's disease develop symptom

Updated on:February 27,2024 15

Smart emergency scheme for people with dementia

by Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyThe QuartrBack project is to enable social inclusion and freedom of movement in familiar surroundings for people with dementia. Credit: Alexandr Mitiuc / fotal

Updated on: February 26,2024 11

Smart emergency scheme for people with dementia

by Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyThe QuartrBack project is to enable social inclusion and freedom of movement in familiar surroundings for people with dementia. Credit: Alexandr Mitiuc / fotal

Updated on:February 26,2024 11

Brain stimulation treatment may improve depression, anxiety in older adults

byUniversity of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA noninvasive brain stimulation treatment improved depression and anxiety symptoms among older adults in a new University of Florida-led&n

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Brain stimulation treatment may improve depression, anxiety in older adults

byUniversity of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA noninvasive brain stimulation treatment improved depression and anxiety symptoms among older adults in a new University of Florida-led&n

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Discovery of cellular mechanism to maintain brain's energy could benefit late-life brain health

byUniversity College LondonDeletion of A2B receptors in hippocampal astrocytes. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07611-wA key mechanism which detects when the brain needs

Updated on: July 05,2024 0

Discovery of cellular mechanism to maintain brain's energy could benefit late-life brain health

byUniversity College LondonDeletion of A2B receptors in hippocampal astrocytes. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07611-wA key mechanism which detects when the brain needs

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Chronic musculoskeletal pain may accelerate brain aging

byChinese Academy of SciencesChronic pain leads to accelerated brain aging. Credit: Xie RuiIn a studypublishedinNature Mental Health, scientists from China and the United State

Updated on: March 28,2024 0

Chronic musculoskeletal pain may accelerate brain aging

byChinese Academy of SciencesChronic pain leads to accelerated brain aging. Credit: Xie RuiIn a studypublishedinNature Mental Health, scientists from China and the United State

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Experimental drug shows promise in treating Alzheimer's disease

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsAn experimental drug shows promise in treating Alzheimer's disease by preventing inflammation and removing abnormal protein clumps in the brain that are ass

Updated on: March 07,2024 10

Experimental drug shows promise in treating Alzheimer's disease

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsAn experimental drug shows promise in treating Alzheimer's disease by preventing inflammation and removing abnormal protein clumps in the brain that are ass

Updated on:March 07,2024 10

Under 50 and overweight? Your odds for dementia later may rise

by Alan Mozes, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Need fresh motivation to lose some weight? New research suggests that young adults who are overweight or obese face a higher risk for dementia in their gol

Updated on: March 19,2024 12

Under 50 and overweight? Your odds for dementia later may rise

by Alan Mozes, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Need fresh motivation to lose some weight? New research suggests that young adults who are overweight or obese face a higher risk for dementia in their gol

Updated on:March 19,2024 12

Benefits of garlic extend to Alzheimer's

by Dr Laura Glitsos,ParticleCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile garlic breath might not be good for your social life, Curtin University researchers have found a certain garlic extract that may fight

Updated on: May 20,2024 6

Benefits of garlic extend to Alzheimer's

by Dr Laura Glitsos,ParticleCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile garlic breath might not be good for your social life, Curtin University researchers have found a certain garlic extract that may fight

Updated on:May 20,2024 6

GPS trackers can save the lives of people with dementia

by University of SouthamptonGPS trackers can save the lives of people with dementia. Credit: University of SouthamptonPeople with dementia should have access to location finding devices – like GP

Updated on: March 30,2024 20

GPS trackers can save the lives of people with dementia

by University of SouthamptonGPS trackers can save the lives of people with dementia. Credit: University of SouthamptonPeople with dementia should have access to location finding devices – like GP

Updated on:March 30,2024 20