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New Alzheimer's model may help test novel treatments

Our knowledge of Alzheimer's disease has grown rapidly in the past few decades but it has proven difficult to translate fundamental discoveries about the disease into new treatments.

18 Mar 2021

Sound sleep plays a crucial role in healing traumatic brain injuries

Sound sleep plays a critical role in healing traumatic brain injury, a new study of military veterans suggests.

13 Mar 2021

Dementia risk escalates with the number and severity of strokes

Having an ischemic stroke increases dementia risk, and that risk escalates with the number and severity of strokes, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2021.

11 Mar 2021

A retinal photo may provide early warning signs of stroke and dementia

Pictures of the retina may someday provide early warning signs that a person is at an increased risk of stroke and dementia, making it possible to take preventive measures, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2021.

11 Mar 2021

Black Medicare patients with ischemic stroke die at a higher rate than white patients

A long-term look at Medicare patients shows that Black patients who have an ischemic stroke (blocked blood flow to the brain) die at a higher rate than white patients, even after accounting for preexisting health conditions, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2021.

11 Mar 2021

New high-performance, safe MRI contrast agent for 3D vascular mapping

Heart attack and stroke are the first and second leading causes of death in developed countries, respectively. As the disease often results in sudden death with few special prognostic symptoms, early diagnosis is very important.

10 Mar 2021

First complete atlas of how mutations affect the formation of amyloid plaques in Alzheimer’s disease

A study published in the journal eLife made all the possible mutations in the amyloid beta peptide and tested how they influence its aggregation into plaques, a pathological hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

9 Mar 2021

New tool helps choose the best intervention for each dementia patient

Every three seconds, a new case of dementia is diagnosed somewhere in the world. The term encompasses a group of neurodegenerative diseases that have no cure and which affect memory, cognitive abilities and behavior, and includes Alzheimer's disease.

9 Mar 2021

CBD ameliorates cognitive function in experimental model of familial Alzheimer's

A two-week course of high doses of CBD helps restore the function of two proteins key to reducing the accumulation of beta-amyloid plaque, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, and improves cognition in an experimental model of early onset familial Alzheimer's, investigators report.

9 Mar 2021

SARS-CoV-2's amyloid-driving nucleoprotein could inform future therapeutic research

New research led by researchers at the University of California Los Angeles and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in the US suggests that functional amyloid fibrils could play an integral role in developing COVID-19 treatments.

9 Mar 2021

Inhibition of complement disrupts neurodegeneration, improves cognitive function in TBI patients

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of disability and a risk factor for early-onset dementia. The injury is characterized by a physical insult followed acutely by complement driven neuroinflammation.

9 Mar 2021

People with vision impairment have higher risk of all-cause mortality

The global population is aging, and so are their eyes. In fact, the number of people with vision impairment and blindness is expected to more than double over the next 30 years.

5 Mar 2021

New computerized test can rapidly screen for both dementia and mild cognitive impairment

As the global population ages, the rate of dementia is increasing worldwide. Given that early detection is critical for treatment, effective ways to screen for dementia are a high research priority.

5 Mar 2021

Micro-Doppler radars could soon be used to predict injury risk and track recovery

Micro-Doppler radars could soon be used in clinical settings to predict injury risk and track recovery progress, according to Penn State researchers.

4 Mar 2021

Sounds, music linked to pleasant experiences can improve mood in people with memory problems

Hearing sounds that are linked to positive experiences from the past can considerably increase well-being, reduce depressive moods and alleviate behavioral problems in people with memory loss, a study by the University of Zurich in cooperation with clinical partners has found.

4 Mar 2021

UTHSC researchers awarded $1.9 million to study white matter mechanisms underlying dementia

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has awarded two UTHSC researchers over $1.9 million to study the pathogenesis of white matter damage, a main contributing factor to dementia.

3 Mar 2021

New poll spotlights a major gap in testing for hearing loss in older adults

Eighty percent of Americans over 50 say their primary care doctor hasn't asked about their hearing in the past two years, and nearly as many - 77% -- haven't had their hearing checked by a professional in that same time, according to a new national poll report.

2 Mar 2021

Dementia News and Research

Latest Dementia News and Research

New Alzheimer's model may help test novel treatments

Sound sleep plays a crucial role in healing traumatic brain injuries

Dementia risk escalates with the number and severity of strokes

A retinal photo may provide early warning signs of stroke and dementia

Black Medicare patients with ischemic stroke die at a higher rate than white patients

New high-performance, safe MRI contrast agent for 3D vascular mapping

First complete atlas of how mutations affect the formation of amyloid plaques in Alzheimer’s disease

New tool helps choose the best intervention for each dementia patient

CBD ameliorates cognitive function in experimental model of familial Alzheimer's

SARS-CoV-2's amyloid-driving nucleoprotein could inform future therapeutic research

Inhibition of complement disrupts neurodegeneration, improves cognitive function in TBI patients

People with vision impairment have higher risk of all-cause mortality

New computerized test can rapidly screen for both dementia and mild cognitive impairment

Micro-Doppler radars could soon be used to predict injury risk and track recovery

Sounds, music linked to pleasant experiences can improve mood in people with memory problems

UTHSC researchers awarded $1.9 million to study white matter mechanisms underlying dementia

New poll spotlights a major gap in testing for hearing loss in older adults

Study demonstrates intricate relationship between Prpf19 and Exoc7 in inherited ataxias

Aerobic exercise may help slow memory loss for older adults with Alzheimer's dementia

Study: Heart problems cause disturbed gene activity in the brain's memory center

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