Advice on standard assessment for diagnosing dementia

by CHeBACredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInternationally renowned experts in dementia and cognitive assessment, including researchers from UNSW Sydney's Center for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA), ha

Updated on: June 05,2024 8

Advice on standard assessment for diagnosing dementia

by CHeBACredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInternationally renowned experts in dementia and cognitive assessment, including researchers from UNSW Sydney's Center for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA), ha

Updated on:June 05,2024 8

Over 7 million US seniors have mental declines that threaten financial skills

by Alan MozesAs Americans age, millions end up struggling with dementia or some level of memory impairment and diminished capacity to think clearly and make decisions.Yet a new study says that despite

Updated on: May 05,2024 17

Over 7 million US seniors have mental declines that threaten financial skills

by Alan MozesAs Americans age, millions end up struggling with dementia or some level of memory impairment and diminished capacity to think clearly and make decisions.Yet a new study says that despite

Updated on:May 05,2024 17

Brain flexibility may hasten hearing improvements from cochlear implants

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKickstarting the brain's natural ability to adjust to new circumstances, or neuroplasticity, improves how effectively a cochlear implant

Updated on: February 21,2024 14

Brain flexibility may hasten hearing improvements from cochlear implants

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKickstarting the brain's natural ability to adjust to new circumstances, or neuroplasticity, improves how effectively a cochlear implant

Updated on:February 21,2024 14

Imaging of a living brain can help clearly differentiate between two types of dementia

by Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownSPECT images, superimposed on a magnetic resonance atlas, of an axial slice (top row) and a sagittal slice (bottom row) of the human brain, with a quantitative ar

Updated on: June 11,2024 4

Imaging of a living brain can help clearly differentiate between two types of dementia

by Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownSPECT images, superimposed on a magnetic resonance atlas, of an axial slice (top row) and a sagittal slice (bottom row) of the human brain, with a quantitative ar

Updated on:June 11,2024 4

Dementia risk scores have high error rates

by Lori SolomonCurrent dementia risk scores have high error rates and limited clinical utility for estimating 10-year risk, according to a study published online June 13 inJAMA Network Open.Mika

Updated on: May 06,2024 16

Dementia risk scores have high error rates

by Lori SolomonCurrent dementia risk scores have high error rates and limited clinical utility for estimating 10-year risk, according to a study published online June 13 inJAMA Network Open.Mika

Updated on:May 06,2024 16

More appropriate support is needed for older residents with dementia in subsidized housing

by University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent scoping review, published online in theJournal of Aging and Environment, found that older adults with dementia or cognitive

Updated on: May 26,2024 3

More appropriate support is needed for older residents with dementia in subsidized housing

by University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent scoping review, published online in theJournal of Aging and Environment, found that older adults with dementia or cognitive

Updated on:May 26,2024 3

New findings on physical activity could shape treatment for mild Alzheimer's disease

by University of KansasResearchers say understanding daily patterns of physical activity could help design more effective interventions. Credit: KUFor older adults, physical activity is apt to sh

Updated on: June 05,2024 5

New findings on physical activity could shape treatment for mild Alzheimer's disease

by University of KansasResearchers say understanding daily patterns of physical activity could help design more effective interventions. Credit: KUFor older adults, physical activity is apt to sh

Updated on:June 05,2024 5

New memory drug moves into Phase 1 clinical study

by National Institutes of HealthAn experimental drug that may improve memory is now being tested in a Phase 1 safety trial. The compound, BPN14770, was developed by Tetra Discovery Partners, with

Updated on: February 27,2024 16

New memory drug moves into Phase 1 clinical study

by National Institutes of HealthAn experimental drug that may improve memory is now being tested in a Phase 1 safety trial. The compound, BPN14770, was developed by Tetra Discovery Partners, with

Updated on:February 27,2024 16

Power of light and oxygen clears Alzheimer's disease protein in live mice

by University of TokyoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA small, light-activated molecule recently tested in mice represents a new approach to eliminating clumps of amyloid protein found in the b

Updated on: June 05,2024 6

Power of light and oxygen clears Alzheimer's disease protein in live mice

by University of TokyoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA small, light-activated molecule recently tested in mice represents a new approach to eliminating clumps of amyloid protein found in the b

Updated on:June 05,2024 6

Pandemic adds to challenge of caring for loved one with dementia

by Amy NortonBefore the COVID-19 outbreak, Annette Adams-Brown's 87-year-old mother was an avid follower of TV news. Now Adams-Brown has to channel-surf for a less stressful pastime.Her mother, Be

Updated on: May 13,2024 8

Pandemic adds to challenge of caring for loved one with dementia

by Amy NortonBefore the COVID-19 outbreak, Annette Adams-Brown's 87-year-old mother was an avid follower of TV news. Now Adams-Brown has to channel-surf for a less stressful pastime.Her mother, Be

Updated on:May 13,2024 8

ALS diagnosis and survival linked to metals in blood, urine

byUniversity of MichiganAn MRI with increased signal in the posterior part of the internal capsule which can be tracked to the motor cortex consistent with the diagnosis of ALS. Credit: Frank Ga

Updated on: August 30,2024 0

ALS diagnosis and survival linked to metals in blood, urine

byUniversity of MichiganAn MRI with increased signal in the posterior part of the internal capsule which can be tracked to the motor cortex consistent with the diagnosis of ALS. Credit: Frank Ga

Updated on:August 30,2024 0

Saving neurons may offer new approach for treating Alzheimer's disease

by University of IowaThe image shows brain tissue from Alzheimer's rats that were untreated (left) or treated (right) with the neuroprotective compound. The white "holes" indicated

Updated on: April 29,2024 18

Saving neurons may offer new approach for treating Alzheimer's disease

by University of IowaThe image shows brain tissue from Alzheimer's rats that were untreated (left) or treated (right) with the neuroprotective compound. The white "holes" indicated

Updated on:April 29,2024 18