Researchers connect Alzheimer's-associated genetic variants with brain cell function

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineRepresentative immunofluorescence staining of microglia-specific marker IBA-1. Credit:Nature Genetics(2023). DOI: 10.1

Updated on: March 02,2024 12

Researchers connect Alzheimer's-associated genetic variants with brain cell function

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineRepresentative immunofluorescence staining of microglia-specific marker IBA-1. Credit:Nature Genetics(2023). DOI: 10.1

Updated on:March 02,2024 12

Metabolism linked to brain health

by University of South AustraliaCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsEvery three seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with dementia. And while there is no known cure, changes in the brain can

Updated on: April 01,2024 20

Metabolism linked to brain health

by University of South AustraliaCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsEvery three seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with dementia. And while there is no known cure, changes in the brain can

Updated on:April 01,2024 20

Dementia diagnosis delayed by complex referral criteria

by SAGEComplex and time-consuming memory clinic referral criteria are contributing to delays in the diagnosis of dementia, according to a paper published today by theJournal of the Royal Society

Updated on: March 07,2024 16

Dementia diagnosis delayed by complex referral criteria

by SAGEComplex and time-consuming memory clinic referral criteria are contributing to delays in the diagnosis of dementia, according to a paper published today by theJournal of the Royal Society

Updated on:March 07,2024 16

Common infections linked to poorer cognitive performance in middle-aged and older adults

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthDose-response relationship between number of total number positive of antibody tests and number of items missed on MMSE illustrating r

Updated on: May 05,2024 17

Common infections linked to poorer cognitive performance in middle-aged and older adults

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthDose-response relationship between number of total number positive of antibody tests and number of items missed on MMSE illustrating r

Updated on:May 05,2024 17

Even mild depression puts a burden on Alzheimer's family caregivers

by University of Eastern FinlandCaregiving for an Alzheimer's patient is especially burdensome for spousal and family caregivers who at the time of their near and dear one's Alzheimer&#39

Updated on: February 26,2024 13

Even mild depression puts a burden on Alzheimer's family caregivers

by University of Eastern FinlandCaregiving for an Alzheimer's patient is especially burdensome for spousal and family caregivers who at the time of their near and dear one's Alzheimer&#39

Updated on:February 26,2024 13

Genes, cardiovascular health each factor into dementia risk

by University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenes and cardiovascular health each contribute in an additive way to a person's risk of dementia, U.S. res

Updated on: June 14,2024 4

Genes, cardiovascular health each factor into dementia risk

by University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenes and cardiovascular health each contribute in an additive way to a person's risk of dementia, U.S. res

Updated on:June 14,2024 4

Machine learning models rank predictive risks for Alzheimer's disease

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityFeature importance and impact of top 20 most important features for different age groups. SHAP global feature importance bar chart (left) and SHAP loca

Updated on: June 14,2024 5

Machine learning models rank predictive risks for Alzheimer's disease

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityFeature importance and impact of top 20 most important features for different age groups. SHAP global feature importance bar chart (left) and SHAP loca

Updated on:June 14,2024 5

Education may be protective for people with gene for familial early onset Alzheimer's

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven for people who carry the gene for early onset Alzheimer's disease, more years of education may slow the development of beta-amylo

Updated on: June 24,2024 3

Education may be protective for people with gene for familial early onset Alzheimer's

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven for people who carry the gene for early onset Alzheimer's disease, more years of education may slow the development of beta-amylo

Updated on:June 24,2024 3

Study discovers a 'brain thesaurus' that lets neurons derive meaning from spoken words

by Brandon Chase,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing a novel technology for obtaining recordings from single neurons, a team of investigators at Massachusetts General Ho

Updated on: July 05,2024 0

Study discovers a 'brain thesaurus' that lets neurons derive meaning from spoken words

by Brandon Chase,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing a novel technology for obtaining recordings from single neurons, a team of investigators at Massachusetts General Ho

Updated on:July 05,2024 0

Risk factors for dementia vary by ethnicity, study finds

by Public Library of ScienceModifiable risk factors—including hypertension, obesity, diabetes, low HDL cholesterol and sleep disorders—confer a higher risk of dementia for people in some minority

Updated on: March 02,2024 10

Risk factors for dementia vary by ethnicity, study finds

by Public Library of ScienceModifiable risk factors—including hypertension, obesity, diabetes, low HDL cholesterol and sleep disorders—confer a higher risk of dementia for people in some minority

Updated on:March 02,2024 10

Could 'love hormone' oxytocin help treat Alzheimer's disease? Here's what researchers currently know

by Eleftheria Kodosaki,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOxytocin is often called "the love hormone" because of its role in social bonding, reproduction and childbirth.

Updated on: March 13,2024 16

Could 'love hormone' oxytocin help treat Alzheimer's disease? Here's what researchers currently know

by Eleftheria Kodosaki,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOxytocin is often called "the love hormone" because of its role in social bonding, reproduction and childbirth.

Updated on:March 13,2024 16

Arterial stiffening linked to Alzheimer's disease

by Paul Govern,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA research team from Vanderbilt University Medical Center reports inNeurologythat greater stiffening of the aorta

Updated on: May 22,2024 6

Arterial stiffening linked to Alzheimer's disease

by Paul Govern,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA research team from Vanderbilt University Medical Center reports inNeurologythat greater stiffening of the aorta

Updated on:May 22,2024 6