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Eating greater quantities of red meat may increase risk of dementia

Red meat consumption is an established risk factor for chronic conditions, including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

15 Jan 2025

Spear Bio secures FDA breakthrough device designation for its novel pTau 217 blood test, advancing scalable solutions for early Alzheimer's disease diagnosis

Spear Bio Inc., a biotechnology company pioneering next-generation ultra-sensitive immunoassays, today announced that its pTau 217 blood test has been granted Breakthrough Device Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

From Spear Bio 15 Jan 2025

I’m moving forward and facing the uncertainty of aging

It takes a lot of courage to grow old. I've come to appreciate this after conversations with hundreds of older adults over the past eight years for nearly 200 "Navigating Aging" columns.

15 Jan 2025

Machine learning identifies women at risk of severe cognitive decline during menopause

Artificial intelligence (AI) is positioned to make a major impact on almost every industry, including healthcare. A new study suggests that machine learning models can more quickly and affordably identify women with severe subjective cognitive decline during the menopause transition, effectively opening the door to better management of cognitive health. Results of the study are published online today in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society.

15 Jan 2025

Dementia risk impacts family planning decisions

Living in a family where there is genetic risk for dementia significantly affects choices about having children and how to parent, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

15 Jan 2025

Study uncovers mechanism for cognitive improvement in dementia

A University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) study proves that the WIN55.212-2 drug protects the brain and reverses the initial cognitive damage caused by dementia, and explains how it works

15 Jan 2025

Blood vessel dysfunction in brain's temporal lobes linked to mild cognitive impairment

Mild cognitive impairment is linked to blood vessel dysfunction in the brain's temporal lobes - the seat of memory - according to a new USC-led study.

13 Jan 2025

U.S. dementia cases expected to surge with aging population

A new study shows that the risk of developing dementia anytime after age 55 among Americans is 42%, more than double the risk reported by older studies.

13 Jan 2025

CeVD-related brain network phenotype can provide insights into cognitive decline trajectory

Researchers have uncovered novel insights into how brain function disruptions related to cerebrovascular disease (CeVD) interact with Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology to impact neurodegeneration and cognition in older adults.

13 Jan 2025

AI chatbot developed to aid governments in tackling drug resistance

Scientists have developed an AI chatbot similar to ChatGPT to help governments devise effective policies for battling drug resistance.

13 Jan 2025

Genetic risk for dementia shapes parenting and family planning choices

Living in a family where there is genetic risk for dementia significantly affects choices about having children and how to parent, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

13 Jan 2025

By 2060, 1 million U.S. adults are projected to develop dementia annually

The lifetime risk of dementia is 42%, with significant variations by race and sex, underscoring the importance of public health strategies for prevention.

13 Jan 2025

Gut bacterium associated with reduced dietary sugar intake

This study links Ffar4, gut microbiota, and sugar preference, highlighting potential strategies for managing diabetes and obesity through dietary interventions.

13 Jan 2025

UTHealth project aims to improve clinical trials for underserved people with neurological conditions

In an effort to close the gap in neurological outcomes for underserved populations, a UTHealth Houston project funded with $2.9 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will engage community partners to improve the design of clinical trials.

10 Jan 2025

Early diagnosis of Dementia with Lewy Bodies could be improved by cognitive profiling

Cognitive profiles for early diagnosis of Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) have been outlined in a new study, out today in Alzheimer's & Dementia.

10 Jan 2025

Sex-specific mitochondrial marker deficiencies linked to early cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease

Research reveals sex-specific free-carnitine deficiency in women with cognitive impairment, linking mitochondrial metabolism to Alzheimer's disease progression.

10 Jan 2025

Could autophagy enhancement slow aging and combat Alzheimer's?

How cellular cleanup systems could hold the key to slowing aging and halting neurodegeneration.

9 Jan 2025

World’s largest proteomics study launched by UK Biobank

UK Biobank has today announced the launch of the world's most comprehensive study of the proteins circulating in our bodies, which will transform the study of diseases and their treatments.

9 Jan 2025

AI-enhanced algorithm improves diagnosis of REM sleep behavior disorder

A Mount Sinai-led team of researchers has enhanced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered algorithm to analyze video recordings of clinical sleep tests, ultimately improving accurate diagnosis of a common sleep disorder affecting more than 80 million people worldwide.

9 Jan 2025

Could camembert cheese hold the key to better memory?

Myristamide enhances cognitive function and BDNF in mice, indicating Camembert cheese's potential in combating cognitive decline and supporting brain health.

9 Jan 2025

Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Eating greater quantities of red meat may increase risk of dementia

Spear Bio secures FDA breakthrough device designation for its novel pTau 217 blood test, advancing scalable solutions for early Alzheimer's disease diagnosis

I’m moving forward and facing the uncertainty of aging

Machine learning identifies women at risk of severe cognitive decline during menopause

Dementia risk impacts family planning decisions

Study uncovers mechanism for cognitive improvement in dementia

Blood vessel dysfunction in brain's temporal lobes linked to mild cognitive impairment

U.S. dementia cases expected to surge with aging population

CeVD-related brain network phenotype can provide insights into cognitive decline trajectory

AI chatbot developed to aid governments in tackling drug resistance

Genetic risk for dementia shapes parenting and family planning choices

By 2060, 1 million U.S. adults are projected to develop dementia annually

Gut bacterium associated with reduced dietary sugar intake

UTHealth project aims to improve clinical trials for underserved people with neurological conditions

Early diagnosis of Dementia with Lewy Bodies could be improved by cognitive profiling

Sex-specific mitochondrial marker deficiencies linked to early cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease

Could autophagy enhancement slow aging and combat Alzheimer's?

World’s largest proteomics study launched by UK Biobank

AI-enhanced algorithm improves diagnosis of REM sleep behavior disorder

Could camembert cheese hold the key to better memory?

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Prof. Dr. Kristina Kusche-Vihrog

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