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New study examines potential Alzheimer's disease prevention strategies

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. It affects more than 5 million Americans.

9 Aug 2017

Scientists stop formation of protein clumps linked to ALS and frontotemporal dementia

Scientists report in a new study that by imitating a natural process of cells, they prevented the formation of protein clumps associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia.

8 Aug 2017

Habitual players of action video games have less grey matter in their brain, study reveals

Neuroscientists should think twice before getting patients to play video games as a way to boost their brain power, a new study conducted at Université de Montréal suggests. Why? Because in many cases, gaming can do more harm than good.

8 Aug 2017

Proton pump inhibitor use not linked to increased risk of Alzheimer's disease

The use of proton pump inhibitors does not increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, shows a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland.

7 Aug 2017

Loyola participating in landmark study to examine use of PET scans to detect Alzheimer’s disease

Loyola Medicine is participating in a landmark $100 million study of the effectiveness of using PET scans to detect Alzheimer's disease.

3 Aug 2017

Animal robots could bring positive benefits for people with dementia, Griffith study shows

Using animal robots in the care of people with dementia has a modest but significant benefit, a new Griffith University study has revealed.

3 Aug 2017

SNMMI recognizes contributions to nuclear medicine and molecular imaging at 2017 annual meeting

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), an international scientific and medical organization, recognized contributions to the field of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging during its 2017 Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado. Several awards ceremonies were held to recognize the valuable role SNMMI members play in advancing the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease, cancer and neurological conditions.

2 Aug 2017

Researchers examine affected canines to help develop effective treatment for children with rare epilepsy

The research, published in PLOS ONE, has identified the progression of Lafora disease, a devastating form of epilepsy which affects up to 50 young children worldwide.

2 Aug 2017

Prevention of vascular risk factors could reduce incidence of Alzheimer's disease

Currently, no possibility exists to reliably quantify the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) onset in the general population and in subjects with mild cognitive impairment.

2 Aug 2017

Aging chimps show Alzheimer’s like brain changes – new research shows

In a study published yesterday in the journal Neurobiology of Aging, researchers have reported that aged chimpanzees may show similar if not identical brain changes as persons with early Alzheimer's disease. Chimpanzees are the closes linked animals with humans and these findings may help understand the mechanism of development of Alzheimer’s disease believe researchers.

2 Aug 2017

Regular, moderate drinking may increase chances of remaining cognitively healthy in older age

Older adults who consume alcohol moderately on a regular basis are more likely to live to the age of 85 without dementia or other cognitive impairments than non-drinkers, according to a University of California San Diego School of Medicine-led study.

1 Aug 2017

Study: People with confusion caused by dementia or delirium have worse treatment outcomes

Hospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusion have longer stays and worse treatment outcomes than people without the condition, research led by the University of Stirling has found.

1 Aug 2017

Birthplace in high stroke mortality state linked to increased dementia risk

Is being born in states with high stroke mortality associated with dementia risk in a group of individuals who eventually all lived outside those states?

31 Jul 2017

Specialist Training in Perioperative Practice

Perioperative practice is quite a specialised area focused on patients who are undergoing surgery. Patients come to theatre for a reason, usually to have an operation or procedure that will correct a condition or perhaps alleviate discomfort.

From University of Derby Online Learning 31 Jul 2017

New substance restores brain function in Alzheimer's animal model

The protein amyloid beta is believed to be the major cause of Alzheimer's disease. Substances that reduce the production of amyloid beta, such as BACE inhibitors, are therefore promising candidates for new drug treatments.

28 Jul 2017

Scientists use novel algorithm to group similar Alzheimer’s patients for precise drug trials

The push to develop treatments for Alzheimer's disease has been a promising and disappointing endeavor over the past two decades, yielding a greater understanding of the disease yet still failing to generate successful new drugs.

28 Jul 2017

Juvenescence AI to develop first compounds generated by Insilico's deep-learned drug discovery engines

Insilico Medicine, a Baltimore-based leader in artificial intelligence for drug discovery and biomarker development, is pleased to announce a multi-year drug development agreement with the biotechnology company Juvenescence AI Limited.

28 Jul 2017

Patients with postoperative delirium more likely to suffer dementia

Delirium is common in elderly hospitalized patients, affecting an estimated 14 - 56% of patients. It frequently manifests as a sudden change in behavior, with patients suffering acute confusion, inattention, disorganized thinking and fluctuating mental status.

27 Jul 2017

New method may help distinguish frontotemporal dementia from Alzheimer's disease

A new method may help determine whether a person has Alzheimer's disease or frontotemporal dementia, two different types of dementia that often have similar symptoms, according to a preliminary study published in the July 26, 2017, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

27 Jul 2017

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) among former American football players: Study

A new study involved 202 deceased players of American football players’ brains. It was found that Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) could be neuropathologically diagnosed in 177 players. Of the sample of players who developed CTE, 110 of 111 former National Football League players were found to have CTE in their brains. Researchers connected the presence of CTE in the brains of the dead players to the participation in football.

25 Jul 2017

Dementia News and Research

Latest Dementia News and Research

New study examines potential Alzheimer's disease prevention strategies

Scientists stop formation of protein clumps linked to ALS and frontotemporal dementia

Habitual players of action video games have less grey matter in their brain, study reveals

Proton pump inhibitor use not linked to increased risk of Alzheimer's disease

Loyola participating in landmark study to examine use of PET scans to detect Alzheimer’s disease

Animal robots could bring positive benefits for people with dementia, Griffith study shows

SNMMI recognizes contributions to nuclear medicine and molecular imaging at 2017 annual meeting

Researchers examine affected canines to help develop effective treatment for children with rare epilepsy

Prevention of vascular risk factors could reduce incidence of Alzheimer's disease

Aging chimps show Alzheimer’s like brain changes – new research shows

Regular, moderate drinking may increase chances of remaining cognitively healthy in older age

Study: People with confusion caused by dementia or delirium have worse treatment outcomes

Birthplace in high stroke mortality state linked to increased dementia risk

Specialist Training in Perioperative Practice

New substance restores brain function in Alzheimer's animal model

Scientists use novel algorithm to group similar Alzheimer’s patients for precise drug trials

Juvenescence AI to develop first compounds generated by Insilico's deep-learned drug discovery engines

Patients with postoperative delirium more likely to suffer dementia

New method may help distinguish frontotemporal dementia from Alzheimer's disease

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) among former American football players: Study

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