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Creator of brain exam that Trump aced demands new training for testers

Last year, Dr. Ronny Jackson, then the White House physician, gave Donald Trump a standard test to detect early signs of dementia — and said the president had scored a perfect 30.

29 Jul 2019

New CRISPR tool enhances RNA editing

CRISPR-based tools helped revolutionize the ability to target genetic mutations linked to disease development. Such tools focus on using the enzymes Cas9 and Cas12 to target DNA, and Cas13 to target RNA. Now, scientists used a new CRISPR platform that expands the capabilities of RNA editing.

29 Jul 2019

Short height, low education are traits of diabetic Nigerian women showing signs of dementia

A joint survey by researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and Benue State University finds that short height and low education levels are characteristic traits of Nigerian women with type 2 diabetes showing early symptoms of dementia.

26 Jul 2019

Study reveals mechanism that may contribute to HIV-associated metabolic conditions

HIV-infected cells release vesicles that contain a viral protein called Nef, impairing cholesterol metabolism and triggering inflammation in uninfected bystander cells, according to a study published July 25 in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by Dmitri Sviridov of the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute in Australia, and colleagues.

From PLOS ONE 26 Jul 2019

Researchers develop new predictive risk model for hypoglycemia

A new study identifies the risk factors that could help healthcare providers recognize patients being treated for diabetes who are most likely to have low blood sugar.

26 Jul 2019

Researchers decode factors that contribute to risk of developing motor neuron disease

Trinity College Dublin researchers have found that one in 347 men and one in 436 women can be expected to develop motor neuron disease during their lifetime.

25 Jul 2019

Altered protein and mutated clusters of genes in Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease (AD) diagnosis and treatment has been a challenge and this is mainly due to the varying degrees of degeneration and cognitive damage seen in different patients. The researchers from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine for the first time used the transcriptome to assess the proteins made from the genes in patients with AD, that could help in diagnosis.

23 Jul 2019

Alzheimer's Association awards $3 million grant to support Longeveron's innovative clinical trial

The Alzheimer's Association has awarded Longeveron LLC, a Miami-based biopharmaceutical company that develops cellular therapies for aging-related diseases, a $3 million grant to be applied to the company's mesenchymal stem cell Alzheimer's research.

23 Jul 2019

Hearing loss linked to mental, physical, and social illnesses in older people

Hearing loss is the world's fourth-leading cause of years lived with disability. The condition may worsen an array of mental, physical, and social complications. As over 90% of hearing loss is age-related, its burden is notably growing amid aging populations.

21 Jul 2019

Hearing loss in older people linked to outdoor activity restriction, anxiety, memory loss

Hearing loss is the world's fourth-leading cause of years lived with disability. The condition may worsen an array of mental, physical, and social complications.

19 Jul 2019

Eisai presents new research evaluating correlation of Abeta in plasma and CSF with automated protein assay system

Eisai Co.,Ltd. announced its latest research on evaluation about correlation of amyloid beta (Abeta) in plasma and in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) by high precision measurement with the newly developed automated protein assay system, jointly developed with Sysmex Corporation, using full automated immunoassay system HISCLTM series for creating the simplified diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease with blood was presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference held in Los Angeles, California, United States, from July 14 to 18, 2019.

From Eisai 19 Jul 2019

UC Davis participates in landmark study to test whether lifestyle changes can prevent cognitive decline

UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Center and Department of Public Health Sciences has received $6 million to participate in a landmark study that will see if multiple changes in lifestyle can protect against changes in memory and thinking in older adults.

19 Jul 2019

Calling on global community to prevent dementia by preventing stroke

The risk factors for stroke and dementia are the same, and a growing body of evidence demonstrates that preventing stroke can also prevent some dementias.

19 Jul 2019

Alzheimer's gene may affect cognitive health before adulthood, study finds

The Apolipoprotein E (APOE) is a major cholesterol carrier that aids in lipid transport and injury repair in the brain. It packages cholesterol and other fats and moves them through the bloodstream. APOE polymorphic alleles are the major genetic factors for the risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

19 Jul 2019

Common medications can masquerade as dementia in seniors

By all accounts the woman, in her late 60s, appeared to have severe dementia. She was largely incoherent. Her short-term memory was terrible. She couldn't focus on questions that medical professionals asked her.

18 Jul 2019

Light at last: why do more women develop Alzheimer’s disease?

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a leading cause of dementia in many older people, but it seems to affect twice as many women as men. Scientists have long tried to find out why this is so, and why it seems to follow a fast-track course in women.

18 Jul 2019

Heart disease is still the number 1 killer in Australia, according to latest figures

The latest report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reveals that heart disease and heart attacks are still the most common causes of death.

17 Jul 2019

Why women who work are less likely to develop dementia

A new study has suggested that engaging in paid work may protect women against cognitive decline and reduce their risk of dementia.

17 Jul 2019

Dementia patients hospitalized and involved in transitional care at higher rates

Patients with dementia are hospitalized at higher rates and involved in transitional care more frequently than those who are cognitively unimpaired.

17 Jul 2019

New therapy shows promise in preventing brain damage after traumatic brain injury

Nearly three million people in the United States experience traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year, and there are no pre or post-TBI treatment options available. Now, a new novel therapy shows promise in preventing brain damage after traumatic brain injury.

16 Jul 2019

Dementia News and Research

Latest Dementia News and Research

Creator of brain exam that Trump aced demands new training for testers

New CRISPR tool enhances RNA editing

Short height, low education are traits of diabetic Nigerian women showing signs of dementia

Study reveals mechanism that may contribute to HIV-associated metabolic conditions

Researchers develop new predictive risk model for hypoglycemia

Researchers decode factors that contribute to risk of developing motor neuron disease

Altered protein and mutated clusters of genes in Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's Association awards $3 million grant to support Longeveron's innovative clinical trial

Hearing loss linked to mental, physical, and social illnesses in older people

Hearing loss in older people linked to outdoor activity restriction, anxiety, memory loss

Eisai presents new research evaluating correlation of Abeta in plasma and CSF with automated protein assay system

UC Davis participates in landmark study to test whether lifestyle changes can prevent cognitive decline

Calling on global community to prevent dementia by preventing stroke

Alzheimer's gene may affect cognitive health before adulthood, study finds

Common medications can masquerade as dementia in seniors

Light at last: why do more women develop Alzheimer’s disease?

Heart disease is still the number 1 killer in Australia, according to latest figures

Why women who work are less likely to develop dementia

Dementia patients hospitalized and involved in transitional care at higher rates

New therapy shows promise in preventing brain damage after traumatic brain injury

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