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Study uncovers a new childhood-onset neurodegenerative disorder

A study has uncovered a new neurodegenerative disorder in which children experience developmental regression and severe epilepsy.

21 Mar 2020

Standardized test for dementia diagnosis can now be used in seven languages in India

A standardized test that can now be used in the seven main languages in India will support the diagnosis of dementia and mild cognitive impairment.

20 Mar 2020

Dietary sugar has negative impact on health independent of obesity

Sugar-rich diets have a negative impact on health independent of obesity reports a new study led by the MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences, UK.

19 Mar 2020

Consistent guidelines for treating urinary tract infections

They are among the most common ailments for those residing at post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) centers, yet diagnosing and managing urinary tract infections (UTIs) remains a challenging prospect for caregivers at these facilities.

19 Mar 2020

Identification of 'Hodor' in the gut lining highlights potential way to curb mosquito populations

The identification of an insect-specific metal-sensing receptor in the gut lining highlights a possible new way to curb populations of disease-transmitting insects such as mosquitoes.

18 Mar 2020

Viewpoint: Could infectious pathogens play a role in Alzheimer's disease?

For researchers investigating Alzheimer's Disease (AD), a devastating neurodegenerative illness afflicting close to 6 million Americans, it is the best and worst of times.

18 Mar 2020

Immune mechanism in the brain appears to play key role in the development of Alzheimer's

An immune reaction in the brain seems to play a major role in the development of Alzheimer's disease. In a way, it "adds fuel to the fire" and apparently causes an inflammation that, in a sense, keeps kindling itself. The study has now been published in the journal Cell Reports.

18 Mar 2020

Woman's risk for negative mood, executive dysfunction after ovary removal linked to childhood adversity

Nearly one-third of women who choose to have their ovaries removed before the natural age of menopause are susceptible to negative mood and executive dysfunction.

18 Mar 2020

Antioxidant treatment in acute ischemic stroke could delay onset of clinically overt dementia

Currently we are facing a dementia epidemic, with estimations showing that by 2050 approximately 131 million people will be affected.

17 Mar 2020

Reports of flu-like symptoms seen with Keto diet

A new study has shown that those starting on a keto diet could develop certain flu-like symptoms in the initial weeks. The study titled, “Consumer Reports of “Keto Flu” Associated With the Ketogenic Diet,” was published in the latest issue of the journal Frontiers in Nutrition.

15 Mar 2020

Administering specialized lipids prevents memory loss, inflammation in Down syndrome mouse model

Individuals with Down syndrome are at a much greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, with inflammation of the brain starting early in life and the risk of Alzheimer's reaching nearly 80% by the age of 60.

13 Mar 2020

NTHU research team develops new treatment for Parkinson’s disease

Ultrasound is widely used for conducting physical examinations, and plans are underway for expanding its application to the treatment of Parkinson's disease, dementia, and diabetes.

12 Mar 2020

Protective brain-cell housekeeping mechanism may also be involved in regulating sleep

An important biological mechanism that is thought to protect brain cells from neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's may also be involved in regulating sleep, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

12 Mar 2020

Dementia News and Research

Latest Dementia News and Research

Study uncovers a new childhood-onset neurodegenerative disorder

Standardized test for dementia diagnosis can now be used in seven languages in India

Dietary sugar has negative impact on health independent of obesity

Consistent guidelines for treating urinary tract infections

Identification of 'Hodor' in the gut lining highlights potential way to curb mosquito populations

Viewpoint: Could infectious pathogens play a role in Alzheimer's disease?

Immune mechanism in the brain appears to play key role in the development of Alzheimer's

Woman's risk for negative mood, executive dysfunction after ovary removal linked to childhood adversity

Antioxidant treatment in acute ischemic stroke could delay onset of clinically overt dementia

Reports of flu-like symptoms seen with Keto diet

Administering specialized lipids prevents memory loss, inflammation in Down syndrome mouse model

NTHU research team develops new treatment for Parkinson’s disease

Protective brain-cell housekeeping mechanism may also be involved in regulating sleep

No evidence of a link between surgery with anesthesia and Alzheimer's disease

BIN1 deficit leads to impaired spatial learning and memory

Financial literacy empowers aging population in Japan

Study explores cognitive benefits of avocado consumption for overweight or obese adults

Stress-linked disorders increase the risk of later brain degeneration

UQ study identifies a major shift in how to treat brain injuries

Researchers find link between interferon, neuroinflammation and synapse loss in Alzheimer's

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