Researchers discover possible new cause for Alzheimer's disease

by Arielle Robinson, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Pixabay/Pete Linforth.Scientists at Oregon Health and Science University have made a development that could lead to a greater understanding

Updated on: March 02,2024

Researchers discover possible new cause for Alzheimer's disease

by Arielle Robinson, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Pixabay/Pete Linforth.Scientists at Oregon Health and Science University have made a development that could lead to a greater understanding

Updated on:March 02,2024

Why do gliomas tend to recur in the brain?

Updated on: December 09,2024

Why do gliomas tend to recur in the brain?

Updated on:December 09,2024

Use of prescription analgesics differs significantly between persons with and without Alzheimer's

by University of Eastern FinlandApproximately one third of persons with Alzheimer's disease use prescription medicines for pain after their diagnosis, reports a recent study conducted at the

Updated on: March 07,2024

Use of prescription analgesics differs significantly between persons with and without Alzheimer's

by University of Eastern FinlandApproximately one third of persons with Alzheimer's disease use prescription medicines for pain after their diagnosis, reports a recent study conducted at the

Updated on:March 07,2024

Opioid analgesics reduce use of antipsychotics in persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandInitiating an opioid analgesic reduced the use of antipsychotics and benzodiazepines in persons with Alzheimer's disease, a recent study from the University of

Updated on: March 07,2024

Opioid analgesics reduce use of antipsychotics in persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandInitiating an opioid analgesic reduced the use of antipsychotics and benzodiazepines in persons with Alzheimer's disease, a recent study from the University of

Updated on:March 07,2024

Salt-seeking behavior traced to specific brain neurons

byUniversity of IowaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSalt, or more precisely the sodium it contains, is very much a "Goldilocks" nutrient. Low sodium levels cause a drop in blood volum

Updated on: January 19,2025

Salt-seeking behavior traced to specific brain neurons

byUniversity of IowaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSalt, or more precisely the sodium it contains, is very much a "Goldilocks" nutrient. Low sodium levels cause a drop in blood volum

Updated on:January 19,2025

Incorporating psychological treatment into dementia prevention

by Impact Journals LLCResults from a latent profile analysis (LPA) in two independent European cohorts: the middle-aged Barcelona Brain Health Initiative (BBHI, N=741, mean age 53) and the older-adult

Updated on: June 24,2024

Incorporating psychological treatment into dementia prevention

by Impact Journals LLCResults from a latent profile analysis (LPA) in two independent European cohorts: the middle-aged Barcelona Brain Health Initiative (BBHI, N=741, mean age 53) and the older-adult

Updated on:June 24,2024

P-glycoprotein removes Alzheimer's-associated toxin from the brain

by Southern Methodist University(A) The first frame of SMU's simulation shows amyloid-β bound to the drug binding domains of P-gp. (B) The final frame of the same simulation shows P-gp pushin

Updated on: April 01,2024

P-glycoprotein removes Alzheimer's-associated toxin from the brain

by Southern Methodist University(A) The first frame of SMU's simulation shows amyloid-β bound to the drug binding domains of P-gp. (B) The final frame of the same simulation shows P-gp pushin

Updated on:April 01,2024

Antipsychotic drug use increases risk of mortality among persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandAntipsychotic drug use is associated with a 60 percent increased risk of mortality among persons with Alzheimer's disease, shows a recent study from the Univer

Updated on: March 07,2024

Antipsychotic drug use increases risk of mortality among persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandAntipsychotic drug use is associated with a 60 percent increased risk of mortality among persons with Alzheimer's disease, shows a recent study from the Univer

Updated on:March 07,2024

People with dementia face discrimination and social rejection

by Nicole Bodnar,University of Toronto“People with dementia face discrimination and social rejection,” says Professor Pia Kontos, who spent most of her career challenging perceptions of dementia

Updated on: February 27,2024

People with dementia face discrimination and social rejection

by Nicole Bodnar,University of Toronto“People with dementia face discrimination and social rejection,” says Professor Pia Kontos, who spent most of her career challenging perceptions of dementia

Updated on:February 27,2024

Review finds no benefit to aspirin for preserving cognitive function

by WileyCoated aspirin tablets. Image: Wikimedia Commons.An analysis of published studies found no evidence that low- dose aspirin buffers against cognitive decline or dementia or improves cognit

Updated on: March 09,2024

Review finds no benefit to aspirin for preserving cognitive function

by WileyCoated aspirin tablets. Image: Wikimedia Commons.An analysis of published studies found no evidence that low- dose aspirin buffers against cognitive decline or dementia or improves cognit

Updated on:March 09,2024

Dietary fat alone does not cause changes in the hypothalamus, mouse study finds

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDConfocal image representing the immunolabelling of AgRP and Synaptophysin-TdTomato in the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus anterior (PVH ant)

Updated on: October 18,2024

Dietary fat alone does not cause changes in the hypothalamus, mouse study finds

by Deutsches Zentrum fuer Diabetesforschung DZDConfocal image representing the immunolabelling of AgRP and Synaptophysin-TdTomato in the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus anterior (PVH ant)

Updated on:October 18,2024

Body's immune system may play larger role in Alzheimer's disease than thought

by University of California, IrvineMicroglia (green) surround an amyloid plaque (blue) in the brain of an Alzheimer's disease mouse model. UCI researchers have shown that endogenous mouse ant

Updated on: February 28,2024

Body's immune system may play larger role in Alzheimer's disease than thought

by University of California, IrvineMicroglia (green) surround an amyloid plaque (blue) in the brain of an Alzheimer's disease mouse model. UCI researchers have shown that endogenous mouse ant

Updated on:February 28,2024