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New evidence for a blood-based biomarker for Alzheimer's disease

New evidence for a blood-based biomarker for Alzheimer's disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA potential blood-based biomarker for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases seems even more promising thanks to new resear

New evidence for a blood-based biomarker for Alzheimer's disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA potential blood-based biomarker for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases seems even more promising thanks to new resear
How dementia quality registries can contribute to better dementia care

How dementia quality registries can contribute to better dementia care

by Austrian Institute for Health Technology Assessment GmbHCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Austrian Institute for Health Technology Assessment (AIHTA) has investigated which key factors are essen

How dementia quality registries can contribute to better dementia care

by Austrian Institute for Health Technology Assessment GmbHCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Austrian Institute for Health Technology Assessment (AIHTA) has investigated which key factors are essen
Potential noninvasive treatment for Alzheimer's disease

Potential noninvasive treatment for Alzheimer's disease

by University of QueenslandCredit: University of QueenslandUltrasound can overcome some of the detrimental effects of aging and dementia without the need to cross the blood-brain barrier, researc

Potential noninvasive treatment for Alzheimer's disease

by University of QueenslandCredit: University of QueenslandUltrasound can overcome some of the detrimental effects of aging and dementia without the need to cross the blood-brain barrier, researc
New research provides insights into how the brain regenerates lost myelin

New research provides insights into how the brain regenerates lost myelin

New research provides insights into how the brain regenerates lost myelinbyWileyMyelin sheath. Credit: Wikipedia.The neurons of the brain are protected by an insulating layer called myelin. In c

New research provides insights into how the brain regenerates lost myelin

New research provides insights into how the brain regenerates lost myelinbyWileyMyelin sheath. Credit: Wikipedia.The neurons of the brain are protected by an insulating layer called myelin. In c
Dementia perceived as "illness" rather than aging symptom can lower mood

Dementia perceived as "illness" rather than aging symptom can lower mood

by Louise Vennells,University of ExeterPeople who perceive dementia symptoms as an illness feel more negative than those who see it as an inevitable part of getting older, a new study indicates.

Dementia perceived as "illness" rather than aging symptom can lower mood

by Louise Vennells,University of ExeterPeople who perceive dementia symptoms as an illness feel more negative than those who see it as an inevitable part of getting older, a new study indicates.
Study finds no uniform brain shrinkage pattern in Alzheimer's

Study finds no uniform brain shrinkage pattern in Alzheimer's

byUniversity College LondonMapped is the proportion of participants with a high rate of atrophy in cortical (left) and subcortical (right) areas. AD, Alzheimer's disease; MCI, mild cognitive

Study finds no uniform brain shrinkage pattern in Alzheimer's

byUniversity College LondonMapped is the proportion of participants with a high rate of atrophy in cortical (left) and subcortical (right) areas. AD, Alzheimer's disease; MCI, mild cognitive
Alzheimer's insights in single cells

Alzheimer's insights in single cells

by B. D. Colen,Harvard UniversityAn image of the type of cells studied by Young-Pearse and colleagues shows human astrocytes (red) and neurons (green) derived from iPS cells. Credit: Sarah Sulli

Alzheimer's insights in single cells

by B. D. Colen,Harvard UniversityAn image of the type of cells studied by Young-Pearse and colleagues shows human astrocytes (red) and neurons (green) derived from iPS cells. Credit: Sarah Sulli
Interactive app to assist rehabilitation of Alzheimer's patients

Interactive app to assist rehabilitation of Alzheimer's patients

by Asociacion RUVIDTesting the Alzheimer's app prototype in the communityResearchers from the Polytechnic University of Valencia take their new Alzheimer's app out for first testing and f

Interactive app to assist rehabilitation of Alzheimer's patients

by Asociacion RUVIDTesting the Alzheimer's app prototype in the communityResearchers from the Polytechnic University of Valencia take their new Alzheimer's app out for first testing and f
Brain blood flow resistance more common in older adults with cognitive problems

Brain blood flow resistance more common in older adults with cognitive problems

byAmerican Physiological SocietyComparisons of cerebrovascular impedance coherence (top) and modulus (Z, bottom) between cognitive normal subjects (CN) and patients with amnestic mild cognitive

Brain blood flow resistance more common in older adults with cognitive problems

byAmerican Physiological SocietyComparisons of cerebrovascular impedance coherence (top) and modulus (Z, bottom) between cognitive normal subjects (CN) and patients with amnestic mild cognitive
New study reveals incidence of dementia may be declining

New study reveals incidence of dementia may be declining

by Boston University Medical CenterDespite the concern of an explosion of dementia cases in an aging population over the next few decades, a new study, based on data from the Framingham Heart Stu

New study reveals incidence of dementia may be declining

by Boston University Medical CenterDespite the concern of an explosion of dementia cases in an aging population over the next few decades, a new study, based on data from the Framingham Heart Stu
Neck scan could predict risk of developing cognitive decline

Neck scan could predict risk of developing cognitive decline

by Rowan Walker,University College LondonRed blood cells. Credit: PixabayA five-minute scan of blood vessels in the neck during mid-life could predict cognitive decline ten years before symptoms

Neck scan could predict risk of developing cognitive decline

by Rowan Walker,University College LondonRed blood cells. Credit: PixabayA five-minute scan of blood vessels in the neck during mid-life could predict cognitive decline ten years before symptoms
Alzheimer's disease destroys neurons that keep us awake

Alzheimer's disease destroys neurons that keep us awake

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers and caregivers have noted that excessive daytime napping can develop long before the memory problems associated with

Alzheimer's disease destroys neurons that keep us awake

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers and caregivers have noted that excessive daytime napping can develop long before the memory problems associated with