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New hope for diagnosing, treating Alzheimer's disease

A study led by researchers at Monash University has opened up new hope for diagnosing and treating Alzheimer's disease.

25 Nov 2019

Researchers estimate MCI prevalence among U.S. Latinos

In the largest dementia study of a diverse group of U.S. Latinos to date, researchers found that nearly 10% of middle-age and older Latinos have a decline in memory and thinking skills known as mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a new article published online by Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association.

22 Nov 2019

University of Sheffield receives Queen's Anniversary Prize for innovation in neuroscience

Neuroscience research at the University of Sheffield has been recognized by Her Majesty The Queen for delivering real benefits in improving patient outcomes for people living with some of the most devastating neurodegenerative diseases.

22 Nov 2019

Nurse-driven program receives grant to improve care for older adults in nursing homes

The Washington Department of Social and Health Services has awarded Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders, a nurse-driven program based at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, a grant of more than $644,000 to improve the quality of care for older adults living in nursing homes in Washington State.

21 Nov 2019

Gene linked to Alzheimer’s plays indirect role in increasing delirium risk

Marked by acute temporary confusion, disorientation and/or agitation, postoperative delirium is the most common post-surgical complication in older adults, striking as many as half of adults older than 65 who undergo high-risk procedures such as cardiac surgery or hip replacements.

21 Nov 2019

Inflammatory processes drive progression of neurodegenerative brain diseases

Inflammation drives the progression of neurodegenerative brain diseases and plays a major role in the accumulation of tau proteins within neurons.

20 Nov 2019

New glassy carbon electrode makes deep brain stimulation safer for patients

Imagine having an electrode embedded in your brain in a surgical procedure that involves drilling holes in your skull to implant it. Now imagine going through an MRI scan for medical evaluation, when the metal electrode may react to the magnetic fields and vibrate, generate heat or even possibly damage the brain.

19 Nov 2019

Longitudinal study finds no cognitive decline or memory loss related to statin use

A study has demonstrated that the rate of memory decline in users of statin, was not significantly different to a control.

19 Nov 2019

Researchers develop new technology to inhibit the development of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and their partners at Bar Ilan University have developed new technology to inhibit the development of Alzheimer's disease.

18 Nov 2019

Study: Almost 10% of diverse Latino populations meet the criteria for mild cognitive impairment

A study of over 6,300 Latinos of Dominican, Central American, Cuban, Mexican Puerto Rican and South American heritage estimates that nearly 10% of middle-age and older Latinos in the U.S. meet the criteria for mild cognitive impairment.

18 Nov 2019

Dementia risk perception vis-a-vis actual action among Americans

A study has shown that one in two Americans between age 50 and 64 years is aware of the risk of development of dementia with age but only 5 percent are actually visiting their healthcare providers to seek preventive and therapeutic attention.

17 Nov 2019

New study reveals perception of dementia risk, preventive actions among middle-aged Americans

Nearly half of Americans in their 50s and early 60s think they're likely to develop dementia as they grow older, but only 5% of them have actually talked with a doctor about what they could do to reduce their risk, a new study finds.

15 Nov 2019

Key Alzheimer's gene variants act differently among Caribbean Hispanics based on ancestry

Researchers looking to uncover the mysteries of Alzheimer's disease have revealed new insights from old variants.

15 Nov 2019

Earliest stage of hearing loss is linked to cognitive decline

Research has shown that adults with age-related hearing loss have higher rates of cognitive decline. Now, a study from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has found that even the earliest stage of hearing loss-when hearing is still considered normal - is linked to cognitive decline.

14 Nov 2019

Alzheimer's Association's funding enables expansion of aging study in longest running birth cohort

The Alzheimer's Association and University College London are partnering to study brain aging and dementia in 500 individuals whose health and health-related behaviors have been documented since birth.

14 Nov 2019

Good fitness linked to longer life without dementia

It is important to say that it is never too late to begin exercising. The average participant in our study was around 60 years old at baseline, and improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness was strongly linked to lower dementia risk.

14 Nov 2019

Alzheimer's Research UK urges all political parties to invest in dementia research

Alzheimer's Research UK is calling on all political parties to drive forward efforts to find life-changing treatments for dementia – by urging them to commit just 1% of the annual cost of dementia on research in this general election.

14 Nov 2019

People who are illiterate may have greater risk of developing dementia

New research has found that people who are illiterate, meaning they never learned to read or write, may have nearly three times greater risk of developing dementia than people who can read and write.

13 Nov 2019

Using AI to improve psychiatric care

A new paper in Schizophrenia Bulletin shows that artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors to diagnose the mental health of patients with speed and accuracy. The new app designed for mobiles has been developed to improve patient monitoring using cues picked up from their speech, and is based on machine-learning tools.

13 Nov 2019

The arts could benefit health finds landmark WHO report

The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a Health Evidence Synthesis report this week that has gathered evidence from a wide range of studies showing arts being beneficial to health. The WHO report suggests that all forms of art including visual arts, performing arts, literature etc. could be helpful in providing support in treatment and prevention of non-communicable diseases, neurological conditions and mental illnesses.

13 Nov 2019

Dementia News and Research

Latest Dementia News and Research

New hope for diagnosing, treating Alzheimer's disease

Researchers estimate MCI prevalence among U.S. Latinos

University of Sheffield receives Queen's Anniversary Prize for innovation in neuroscience

Nurse-driven program receives grant to improve care for older adults in nursing homes

Gene linked to Alzheimer’s plays indirect role in increasing delirium risk

Inflammatory processes drive progression of neurodegenerative brain diseases

New glassy carbon electrode makes deep brain stimulation safer for patients

Longitudinal study finds no cognitive decline or memory loss related to statin use

Researchers develop new technology to inhibit the development of Alzheimer's disease

Study: Almost 10% of diverse Latino populations meet the criteria for mild cognitive impairment

Dementia risk perception vis-a-vis actual action among Americans

New study reveals perception of dementia risk, preventive actions among middle-aged Americans

Key Alzheimer's gene variants act differently among Caribbean Hispanics based on ancestry

Earliest stage of hearing loss is linked to cognitive decline

Alzheimer's Association's funding enables expansion of aging study in longest running birth cohort

Good fitness linked to longer life without dementia

Alzheimer's Research UK urges all political parties to invest in dementia research

People who are illiterate may have greater risk of developing dementia

Using AI to improve psychiatric care

The arts could benefit health finds landmark WHO report

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