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Transfer learning exploits chest-Xray to diagnose COVID-19 pneumonia

A new study from Athens, Greece, describes the use of a deep learning algorithm that uses chest X-rays to diagnose COVID-19 pneumonia.

18 Dec 2020

Hearing loss, high blood sugar linked to poor cognitive performance among older Latinos

Hearing loss and diabetes are major public health problems, with Latinos at higher risk than other demographic groups.

18 Dec 2020

Study reveals innovative gene therapy approach to regenerate functional new neurons

Spinal cord injury (SCI) often causes disability and seriously compromises quality of life. While decades of research have made significant progress in axonal regeneration after SCI, most of the interventions have not been translated into clinical therapies.

18 Dec 2020

New model of brain activity could inform the design of improved artificial intelligence systems

Getting computers to "think" like humans is the holy grail of artificial intelligence, but human brains turn out to be tough acts to follow. The human brain is a master of applying previously learned knowledge to new situations and constantly refining what's been learned.

17 Dec 2020

Alzheimer Europe launches two new publications on intercultural dementia care and support

Alzheimer Europe today launched two new publications: "Intercultural dementia care for health and social care providers: a guide" and "Policy briefing on intercultural care and support for people with dementia and their informal carers/supporters".

17 Dec 2020

Additional data demonstrates positive results of pridopidine drug on Total Functional Capacity

Positive results from additional analyses of PRIDE-HD and Open-HART trials with pridopidine published in a peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Huntington's Disease.

17 Dec 2020

Brain protein indicates a link between circadian rhythm dysfunction and Alzheimer's Disease

Fractured sleep, daytime sleepiness and other signs of disturbance in one's circadian rhythm are common complaints of people with Alzheimer's disease, and the problems only get worse as the disease progresses.

17 Dec 2020

Penn State engineers find link between nitric oxide expressing neurons and arterial dilation

Neurons control blood flow in tiny vessels in the brain, but researchers know little about this relationship.

16 Dec 2020

Scientists discover how a 'sociable' protein can hold clues about Alzheimer's origin

An international team of scientists led by the ESRF, the European Synchrotron, have found how the ECSIT protein dictates the behavior of proteins linked to the energy activity in mitochondria, which is largely affected in Alzheimer's disease.

16 Dec 2020

Study: COVID-19 patients have greater risk of health problems, mortality than those with flu

Almost a year ago, COVID-19 began its global rampage, going on to infect about 69.5 million people and kill about 1.6 million as of early this month.

15 Dec 2020

Scientists show a sort of signature in the brains of lonely people

This holiday season will be a lonely one for many people as social distancing due to COVID-19 continues, and it is important to understand how isolation affects our health.

15 Dec 2020

Microglial surveillance helps prevent seizure activity in the brain

An important part of the brain's immune system, cells called microglia constantly extend and retract "branches" from their cell body to survey their environment.

14 Dec 2020

New clue to protect neurons and encourage their growth found

Many neurodegenerative conditions, from glaucoma to Alzheimer's disease, are characterized by injury to axons -; the long, slender projections that conduct electrical impulses from one nerve cell to another, facilitating cellular communications. Injury to axons often leads to neuronal impairment and cell death.

14 Dec 2020

Researchers to investigate why exercise makes some people healthier than others

Why do some people benefit so much from exercise while others enjoy few health gains or even suffer harm? Does age matter when it comes to exercise's health benefits? Are there "molecular signatures" - sets of genes, proteins and other variables ¬- that reveal the answers?

11 Dec 2020

Genetic differences play a vital role in early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

The two clinically used methods for detecting amyloid pathology in Alzheimer's disease do not give unambiguous results, with the risk of incorrect or delayed care interventions.

11 Dec 2020

Melatonin and its metabolites promote the formation of long-term memories

Researchers at Tokyo Medical and Dental University in Japan show that melatonin and its metabolites promote the formation of long-term memories in mice and protect against cognitive decline.

10 Dec 2020

Testing memory over four weeks could help identify the earliest signs of Alzheimer's disease

New research suggests testing people's memory over four weeks could identify who is at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease before it has developed.

10 Dec 2020

Study connects specific foods to later-in-life cognitive acuity

The foods we eat may have a direct impact on our cognitive acuity in our later years. This is the key finding of an Iowa State University research study spotlighted in an article published in the November 2020 issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.

10 Dec 2020

Alzheimer Europe launches new report on dementia, recommends future priorities across Europe

At an online European Parliament workshop hosted by Sirpa Pietikäinen, MEP (Finland), Alzheimer Europe launched a new report "Dementia as a European Priority - A Policy Overview" which takes stock of dementia policy at an EU level and sets out recommendations for future priorities across Europe.

10 Dec 2020

Scientists shed light on how neurons form long-term memories

On a late summer day in 1953, a young man who would soon be known as patient H.M. underwent experimental surgery. In an attempt to treat his debilitating seizures, a surgeon removed portions of his brain, including part of a structure called the hippocampus. The seizures stopped.

9 Dec 2020

Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Transfer learning exploits chest-Xray to diagnose COVID-19 pneumonia

Hearing loss, high blood sugar linked to poor cognitive performance among older Latinos

Study reveals innovative gene therapy approach to regenerate functional new neurons

New model of brain activity could inform the design of improved artificial intelligence systems

Alzheimer Europe launches two new publications on intercultural dementia care and support

Additional data demonstrates positive results of pridopidine drug on Total Functional Capacity

Brain protein indicates a link between circadian rhythm dysfunction and Alzheimer's Disease

Penn State engineers find link between nitric oxide expressing neurons and arterial dilation

Scientists discover how a 'sociable' protein can hold clues about Alzheimer's origin

Study: COVID-19 patients have greater risk of health problems, mortality than those with flu

Scientists show a sort of signature in the brains of lonely people

Microglial surveillance helps prevent seizure activity in the brain

New clue to protect neurons and encourage their growth found

Researchers to investigate why exercise makes some people healthier than others

Genetic differences play a vital role in early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

Melatonin and its metabolites promote the formation of long-term memories

Testing memory over four weeks could help identify the earliest signs of Alzheimer's disease

Study connects specific foods to later-in-life cognitive acuity

Alzheimer Europe launches new report on dementia, recommends future priorities across Europe

Scientists shed light on how neurons form long-term memories

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Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

eBook: Hallmarks of Neurodegeneration eBook

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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