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Alzheimer's study: Electrostimulation to evoke vivid memories

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Alzheimer's study: Electrostimulation to evoke vivid memories

Alzheimer's disease is one of the most dreaded diagnoses, and the fear is particularly acute among older people. This complex brain disorder, which usually affects older individuals, can cause many cognitive disabilities, ...

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Alzheimer's disease & dementia

For the first time walking patterns identify specific types of dementia

Walking may be a key clinical tool in helping medics accurately identify the specific type of dementia a patient has, pioneering research has revealed.

Sep 19, 2019

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Neuroscience

Drug target for Alzheimer's disease has dual action

Researchers have discovered a potential drug target for Alzheimer's disease—an enzyme which has effects on both the immune and nervous systems.

Sep 19, 2019

Neuroscience

AAN recommends people 65+ be screened yearly for memory problems

People with mild cognitive impairment have thinking and memory problems but usually do not know it because such problems are not severe enough to affect their daily activities. Yet mild cognitive impairment can be an early ...

Sep 18, 2019

Health

Stepwise approach effective for primary care dementia screening

Assessment of dementia risk using three common screening tools at baseline predicts incident dementia over the course of about seven years, according to a study published in the September/October issue of the Annals of Family ...

Sep 18, 2019

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Exercise could slow withering effects of Alzheimer's

Exercising several times a week may delay brain deterioration in people at high risk for Alzheimer's disease, according to a study that scientists say merits further research to establish whether fitness can affect the progression ...

Sep 17, 2019

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Alzheimer's memory loss reversed by new head device using electromagnetic waves

There is finally some encouraging news for the millions of Americans suffering from Alzheimer's Disease. NeuroEM Therapeutics today announced findings from an open label clinical trial showing reversal of cognitive impairment ...

Sep 17, 2019

Neuroscience

Having migraines raises the risk of dementia, study finds

As if migraines didn't already cause enough suffering, a new study has found that people who experience the debilitating headaches are at much higher risk for Alzheimer's disease.

Sep 17, 2019

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Eye scan sheds new light on Alzheimer's disease

New research by Australian scientists has demonstrated that a quick, non-invasive eye scan can identify changes in the retina that could be used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease.

Sep 17, 2019

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Alzheimer's breakthrough: Two short strings of amino acids could pave the way to new treatments

Two years after discovering a way to neutralize a rogue protein linked to Alzheimer's disease, University of Alberta Distinguished University Professor and neurologist Jack Jhamandas has found a new piece of the Alzheimer's ...

Sep 17, 2019

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Using technology to support caregivers of older people with dementia

In June, the government of Canada released its long-awaited Dementia Strategy for Canada: Together We Aspire.

Sep 17, 2019

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Biopsychosocial frailty measure predicts risk for dementia

(HealthDay)—Biopsychosocial frailty (BF) can predict short- and longer-term dementia risk, according to a study published in the August issue of Alzheimer's & Dementia.

Sep 16, 2019

Neuroscience

Potential target for diabetes-associated Alzheimer's disease

Researchers have identified a protein that may contribute to the progression of Alzheimer's disease pathology in type-2 diabetes, reports a new study of male mice and human brain tissue. The research, published in JNeurosci, ...

Sep 16, 2019

Genetics

Alzheimer's disease risk gene APOE4 impairs function of brain immune cells

A study carried out with a new human stem cell-derived model reveals that the most prevalent genetic risk factor of Alzheimer's disease (AD), apolipoprotein E4 (APOE4), impairs the function of human brain immune cells, microglia. ...

Sep 16, 2019

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Summit to tackle tricky problems of aging and dementia

Human life expectancy has more than doubled over the last century, and this sudden leap in longevity is triggering major shifts in our politics, economy and society—not to mention our personal health.

Sep 16, 2019

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Commonly used drug for Alzheimer's disease doubles risk of hospitalization

A drug commonly used to manage symptoms of Alzheimer disease and other dementias—donepezil—is associated with a two-fold higher risk of hospital admission for rhabdomyolysis, a painful condition of muscle breakdown, compared ...

Sep 16, 2019

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Researchers have identified areas of the retina that change in mild Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) have identified changes in retinal layer thickness, inflammation or thinning in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease, confirming that the retina is one of the most ...

Sep 13, 2019

Neuroscience

What multilingual nuns can tell us about dementia

A strong ability in languages may help reduce the risk of developing dementia, says a new University of Waterloo study.

Sep 12, 2019

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Dementia deaths in Scotland rise nearly 6% year on year

Alzheimer's Research UK, the UK's leading dementia research charity, is calling for a government commitment to fund more dementia research than ever before following new figures from National Records of Scotland released ...

Sep 12, 2019

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Alzheimer's disease & dementia news

Alzheimer's study: Electrostimulation to evoke vivid memories

For the first time walking patterns identify specific types of dementia

Leukemia drug shows promise for treating a childhood brain cancer

New vaccine prevents herpes in mice, guinea pigs

CAR T cell therapy: On the cusp of 'an immunotherapy revolution'?

Long-acting injectable multi-drug implant shows promise for HIV prevention and treatment

Scientists identify new family of drugs which could combat prostate cancer

Open Medicare data helps uncover potential hidden costs of health care

No benefit in growth mindset theory, study says

Ancient viruses could help kill cancers

Dengue virus becoming resistant to vaccines and therapeutics due to mutations in specific protein

Neurons promote growth of brain tumor cells

Scientists identify a personality feature that could predict how often you exercise

Saving lives faster: Team develops world-first laser incubator for blood

Malawi study confirms lasting impact of life-saving technology

Sick Americans turning to medical pot for help

Diagnostic radiologists with lifetime ABR certificates less likely to participate in MOC

Walmart to stop selling electronic cigarettes at its stores

Sponge-like action of circular RNA aids heart attack recovery

Study suggests flavored e-cigarettes may worsen asthma

Fewer lymph node operations for breast cancer patients with new prediction models

Migraine sufferers needlessly enduring agonizing pain

Why is the brain disturbed by harsh sounds?

Flirty comments from romantic partner may offer confidence boost for women

New sensors could lead to earlier lymphoma diagnosis

Exploring better fatty liver remedies

Survival for pediatric patients with Hodgkin lymphoma differs by race

World's first gene therapy for glycogen storage disease produces remarkable results

A single dose of yellow fever vaccine does not offer lasting protection to all children

Children spend less time reading and engaging in physical activity as they grow older

Vaping-linked lung illness claims eighth life

Adopted baby's unexpected heart problem brought unexpected joy

CDC: Asthma visit rates decreased from 2001 to 2016

Marijuana use common among adults with medical conditions

Rethinking how cholesterol is integrated into cells

Racial/ethnic disparities seen in PrEP awareness, discussions

Pathway found for treatment-resistant lung cancer

New study questions value of fluoride varnish

Marriage could be good for your health—unless you're bisexual

Smoking abstinence has little impact on the motivation for food

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