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Study examines whether the language spoken by people affects stroke outcomes

Studies have shown that Mexican Americans have worse outcomes after a stroke than non-Hispanic white Americans. A new study looks at whether the language Mexican American people speak is linked to how well they recover after a stroke.

12 Apr 2023

AI can identify subtle language and audio changes in patients at early stages of Alzheimer's

New technologies that can capture subtle changes in a patient's voice may help physicians diagnose cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease before symptoms begin to show, according to a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher who led a study published in the Alzheimer's Association publication Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring.

12 Apr 2023

Blood levels of glycans can predict the risk of Alzheimer's disease

Early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease requires reliable and cost-effective screening methods.

12 Apr 2023

Key memory receptor is localized to interneurons

A key receptor regulating memory formation has been localized to interneurons, according to a study with implications for drug development.

11 Apr 2023

UC-led research team receives NIH grant to study the role of an enzyme in lysosome function

Once thought of as having one simple job within cells, researchers continue to learn more about the importance of organelles called lysosomes.

11 Apr 2023

The Parkinson's Pandemic: from the importance of early diagnosis to digital solutions

News Medical spoke to Michele Hu, Consultant Neurologist at Oxford University Hospitals and Professor of Clinical Neuroscience at the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, about prodromal Parkinson's and what the future looks like for this neurological disease.

11 Apr 2023

How do dietary patterns, food and nutritional supplements affect outcomes in mild cognitive impairment?

Researchers reviewed the evidence on the effects of dietary patterns, nutritional supplements, and foods on cognitive decline.

11 Apr 2023

Intermittent fasting vs. calorie restriction: which diet reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes more?

Researchers performed randomized controlled trials among adults at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

10 Apr 2023

Is there an association between body mass index and cognitive function in older adults?

Researchers examined whether body mass index was associated with cognitive performance in older adults.

10 Apr 2023

Alzheimer's risk patients may benefit from Mediterranean keto diet, study shows gut microbiome changes

In a recent study published in the Journal of the Alzheimer's Association (AA), researchers examined the effects of a low-carbohydrate-modified Mediterranean ketogenic diet (MMKD) on the gut microbiome and metabolome of patients at risk for Alzheimer's disease (AD).

9 Apr 2023

Air pollution linked to higher dementia rates

In a recent article published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health presented the findings of a systematic review and meta-analysis that showed a link between air pollutants, especially particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and clinical dementia. PM2.5 are fine air particles/droplets two and one-half microns or less in width.

9 Apr 2023

The association between omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid intake and reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers evaluated the association between omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids intake, cognitive decay, and dementia.

7 Apr 2023

Non-drug interventions for Alzheimer's disease result in better quality of life and also save money

While new drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease tend to receive the most public attention, many well-researched ways to care for people with dementia don't involve medication.

7 Apr 2023

Specific proteins in the blood may help predict which COVID-19 patients may become critically ill

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified specific proteins that may help predict which COVID-19 patients may need to be placed on ventilators to breathe and which are most likely to die of the virus.

6 Apr 2023

Higher exposure to fine particulate pollution may raise dementia risk

Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is linked to a heightened risk of dementia, even at levels below current US, UK and European air quality standards, finds research published by The BMJ.

6 Apr 2023

Activation of adult-born neurons restores cognitive, affective function in Alzheimer’s mouse models

People with Alzheimer's disease develop defects in cognitive functions like memory as well as problems with noncognitive functions that can lead to anxiety and depression.

6 Apr 2023

Air pollution associated with increased risk of developing dementia

Exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) may increase the risk of developing dementia, according to a new meta-analysis from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

6 Apr 2023

Are hypertension and blood pressure change in early adulthood associated with late-life brain health, and is there variation by sex?

Researchers assessed whether blood pressure changes during early adult life impacted neuroimaging biomarkers.

6 Apr 2023

Parkinson's linked to higher levels of pheomelanin in brain: Could it be a biomarker or treatment target?

Researchers discover that the substantia nigra of individuals with Parkinson’s disease had a higher concentration of pheomelanin.

6 Apr 2023

Racial, ethnic minorities with Parkinson's disease have a lower health-related quality of life than whites

Among those living with Parkinson's disease, Black, Hispanic and Asian people were found to have a lower health-related quality of life than white people, according to a new study published in the April 5, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

5 Apr 2023

Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Study examines whether the language spoken by people affects stroke outcomes

AI can identify subtle language and audio changes in patients at early stages of Alzheimer's

Blood levels of glycans can predict the risk of Alzheimer's disease

Key memory receptor is localized to interneurons

UC-led research team receives NIH grant to study the role of an enzyme in lysosome function

The Parkinson's Pandemic: from the importance of early diagnosis to digital solutions

How do dietary patterns, food and nutritional supplements affect outcomes in mild cognitive impairment?

Intermittent fasting vs. calorie restriction: which diet reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes more?

Is there an association between body mass index and cognitive function in older adults?

Alzheimer's risk patients may benefit from Mediterranean keto diet, study shows gut microbiome changes

Air pollution linked to higher dementia rates

The association between omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid intake and reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease

Non-drug interventions for Alzheimer's disease result in better quality of life and also save money

Specific proteins in the blood may help predict which COVID-19 patients may become critically ill

Higher exposure to fine particulate pollution may raise dementia risk

Activation of adult-born neurons restores cognitive, affective function in Alzheimer’s mouse models

Air pollution associated with increased risk of developing dementia

Are hypertension and blood pressure change in early adulthood associated with late-life brain health, and is there variation by sex?

Parkinson's linked to higher levels of pheomelanin in brain: Could it be a biomarker or treatment target?

Racial, ethnic minorities with Parkinson's disease have a lower health-related quality of life than whites

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Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Human iPSCs: A Full Guide to Advanced in Vitro Models and Applications eBook

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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