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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks of daily living. In most people with AD, symptoms first appear after age 60. AD is the most common cause of dementia among older people, but it is not a normal part of aging. Dementia refers to a decline in cognitive function that interferes with daily life and activities. AD starts in a region of the brain that affects recent memory, then gradually spreads to other parts of the brain. Although treatment can slow the progression of AD and help manage its symptoms in some people, currently there is no cure for this devastating disease.

New research uncovers how brain's capillary network controls blood flow, monitors neuronal activity

All it takes is the flip of a protein "switch" within the tiny wire-like capillaries of the brain to increase the blood flow that ensures optimal brain function.

25 Mar 2017

Antidepressants and anti-seizure drugs can effectively treat diabetic nerve pain, research finds

A federal health agency has found certain antidepressants and anti-seizure drugs are among medications that effectively treat diabetic nerve pain.

25 Mar 2017

Researchers report discovery of new gene linked to Tau accumulation in AD

Tau pathology is one of the defining features of Alzheimer disease (AD), which is the most common form of dementia in older age.

25 Mar 2017

New gene linked to Tau pathology

Investigators at Rush University Medical Center and the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston reported the discovery of a new gene that is associated with susceptibility to a common form of brain pathology called Tau that accumulates in several different conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, certain forms of dementia and Parkinsonian syndromes as well as chronic traumatic encephalopathy that occurs with repeated head injuries.

24 Mar 2017

Research findings could open new avenue to develop treatments for Alzheimer's disease

Thin parts of the cell membranes of neurons turn out to be particularly vulnerable to a protein that collects in the brain of people with Alzheimer's disease, according to a University of Michigan researcher.

23 Mar 2017

Researchers develop novel genetic score to calculate age-specific risk of Alzheimer's disease

An international team of scientists, led by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and University of California San Francisco, has developed a novel genetic score that allows individuals to calculate their age-specific risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD), based upon genetic information.

22 Mar 2017

Study: Unsaturated fatty acid metabolism associated with progression of Alzheimer's disease

A new study published in PLOS Medicine's Special Issue on Dementia has found that the metabolism of omega-3 and omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids in the brain are associated with the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

22 Mar 2017

Changes in the vascular system could play role in initiating Alzheimer’s disease

As the average age of Americans increases, so too does the problem of Alzheimer's, one of the world's most common neurological diseases. In recent years, scientists have explored many new approaches to clear the plaques and tangles in the brain that characterize the condition, but the new drugs have largely turned out to be disappointing.

22 Mar 2017

Insulin resistance linked to more rapid decline in cognitive performance

A new Tel Aviv University study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease finds that insulin resistance, caused in part by obesity and physical inactivity, is also linked to a more rapid decline in cognitive performance.

21 Mar 2017

Supplemental use of vitamin E and selenium did not forestall dementia, study finds

Antioxidant supplements vitamin E and selenium - taken alone or in combination - did not prevent dementia in asymptomatic older men, according to a study published online by JAMA Neurology.

20 Mar 2017

Syngene's G:BOX Chemi XX6 used to help identify biomarkers in Alzheimer's disease

Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, is pleased to announce its G:BOX Chemi XX6 multi-application imager is being utilised by scientists at the University of Brescia for analysing nitrated proteins.

From Syngene 17 Mar 2017

Regular consumption of tea lowers risk of cognitive impairment in older adults, NUS study finds

A cup of tea a day can keep dementia away, and this is especially so for those who are genetically predisposed to the debilitating disease, according to a recent study led by Assistant Professor Feng Lei from the Department of Psychological Medicine at National University of Singapore's Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

16 Mar 2017

New biomarker may predict trajectory of TBI recovery in children

A new biomarker may help predict which children will take longer to recover from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to a preliminary study published in the March 15, 2017, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

16 Mar 2017

CUMC researchers discover common genetic variant that impacts brain aging

Columbia University Medical Center researchers have discovered a common genetic variant that greatly impacts normal brain aging, starting at around age 65, and may modify the risk for neurodegenerative diseases.

15 Mar 2017

Scientists develop first Canadian Brain Health Food Guide to help adults preserve thinking, memory skills

Baycrest scientists have led the development of the first Canadian Brain Health Food Guide to help adults over 50 preserve their thinking and memory skills as they age.

15 Mar 2017

Alzheimer's Research UK report reveals increase in number of dementia researchers since 2008

New analysis from Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity, has revealed that the number of scientists working on the condition has almost doubled over six years.

15 Mar 2017

Researchers uncover mechanism that may help prevent or treat Alzheimer's disease

Researchers have uncovered a mechanism that helps block the accumulation of proteins involved in Alzheimer's disease. Tapping into this natural process may therefore help prevent or treat the condition.

14 Mar 2017

New report highlights increasing cost of caring for people with Alzheimer's and dementia

The national cost of caring for those with Alzheimer's and dementia is estimated to be $259 billion this year, according to a new report from the Alzheimer's Association.

13 Mar 2017

Researchers produce images that predate formation of beta-amyloid plaques in Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have used the MAX IV synchrotron in Lund - the strongest of its kind in the world - to produce images that predate the formation of toxic clumps of beta-amyloid, the protein believed to be at the root of Alzheimer's disease.

13 Mar 2017

Study finds link between tooth loss and elevated risk of dementia

In a study of 1566 community-dwelling Japanese elderly who were followed for 5 years, the risk of developing dementia was elevated in individuals with fewer remaining teeth.

8 Mar 2017

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New research uncovers how brain's capillary network controls blood flow, monitors neuronal activity

Antidepressants and anti-seizure drugs can effectively treat diabetic nerve pain, research finds

Researchers report discovery of new gene linked to Tau accumulation in AD

New gene linked to Tau pathology

Research findings could open new avenue to develop treatments for Alzheimer's disease

Researchers develop novel genetic score to calculate age-specific risk of Alzheimer's disease

Study: Unsaturated fatty acid metabolism associated with progression of Alzheimer's disease

Changes in the vascular system could play role in initiating Alzheimer’s disease

Insulin resistance linked to more rapid decline in cognitive performance

Supplemental use of vitamin E and selenium did not forestall dementia, study finds

Syngene's G:BOX Chemi XX6 used to help identify biomarkers in Alzheimer's disease

Regular consumption of tea lowers risk of cognitive impairment in older adults, NUS study finds

New biomarker may predict trajectory of TBI recovery in children

CUMC researchers discover common genetic variant that impacts brain aging

Scientists develop first Canadian Brain Health Food Guide to help adults preserve thinking, memory skills

Alzheimer's Research UK report reveals increase in number of dementia researchers since 2008

Researchers uncover mechanism that may help prevent or treat Alzheimer's disease

New report highlights increasing cost of caring for people with Alzheimer's and dementia

Researchers produce images that predate formation of beta-amyloid plaques in Alzheimer’s disease

Study finds link between tooth loss and elevated risk of dementia

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