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New data reveals increase in rate of deaths from Alzheimer's disease

The rate of death from Alzheimer's disease in the United States increased by more than 50 percent in the past 15 years, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

15 Jun 2017

Elder abuse rates found to be higher than previously estimated

Around 1 in 6 older people experience some form of abuse, a figure higher than previously estimated and predicted to rise as populations age worldwide.

14 Jun 2017

New approach could potentially prevent muscle wasting in muscular dystrophy and cancer

Monash University's Biomedicine Discovery Institute researchers have collaboratively developed a therapeutic approach that dramatically promotes the growth of muscle mass, which could potentially prevent muscle wasting in diseases including muscular dystrophy and cancer.

14 Jun 2017

AARP: States lag in keeping Medicaid enrollees out of nursing homes

States are making tepid progress helping millions of elderly and disabled people on Medicaid avoid costly nursing home care by arranging home or community services for them instead, according to an AARP report released Wednesday.

14 Jun 2017

Findings may contribute to better understanding of aging and cancer development

A team of researchers led by Dr. Dennis Kappei, a Special Fellow from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore at the National University of Singapore, has discovered the role of the protein ZBTB48 in regulating both telomeres and mitochondria, which are key players involved in cellular aging.

14 Jun 2017

Alinity: the future of diagnostics?

Diagnostic tests are critical as up to 60 to 70% of critical clinical decisions are influenced by diagnostic test results. It's of huge importance to the running of any healthcare system. Here at Abbott, we believe that providing clinicians with quick access to diagnostics information and insights can help them make quick clinical decisions around the appropriate treatment for a patient,

From Abbott Diagnostics 14 Jun 2017

NIH awards $6 million grant to Cleveland Clinic for establishing new DLB consortium

The National Institutes of Health awarded a $6 million grant to Cleveland Clinic to establish a national research consortium focused on improving the diagnosis and understanding the cause for Dementia with Lewy Bodies.

13 Jun 2017

Poor diet may fuel Alzheimer's in people who carry disease-related gene

A diet high in cholesterol, fat and sugar may influence the development of Alzheimer's disease in people who carry the ApoE4 gene, a leading risk factor for the memory-erasing disease, indicates a new USC study.

13 Jun 2017

Single bout of exercise can have significant positive behavioral and cognitive effects

In a new review of the effects of acute exercise published in Brain Plasticity, researchers not only summarize the behavioral and cognitive effects of a single bout of exercise, but also summarize data from a large number of neurophysiological and neurochemical studies in both humans and animals showing the wide range of brain changes that result from a single session of physical exercise.

12 Jun 2017

Researchers identify new circulating compounds linked to risk of developing AD and dementia

In one of the largest studies to date to use metabolomics, the study of compounds that are created through various chemical reactions in the body, researchers have been able to identify new circulating compounds associated with the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

12 Jun 2017

Hybrid molecular imaging system detects vulnerable arterial plaques in earliest stages

A new study shows that a hybrid molecular imaging system unites three imaging modalities to map the composition of dangerous arterial plaques before they rupture and induce a major cardiac event.

12 Jun 2017

Study provides new insight into cells that rejuvenate the brain

Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disease manifested by various neuronal pathological processes and a significant decline in brain function.

9 Jun 2017

Removal of senescent cells could delay onset of age-related pathologies

A recent study, led by an international team of researchers confirms that targeted removal of senescent cells (SnCs), accumulated in many vertebrate tissues as we age, contribute significantly in delaying the onset of age-related pathologies.

9 Jun 2017

New guidelines provide clinical and physical indicators to detect dementia with Lewy bodies

New guidelines have been published on the clinical and physical indicators to help ensure patients with dementia with Lewy bodies get an accurate diagnosis and the best care possible.

8 Jun 2017

Infiniti Research completes three new market assessments in medical devices and diagnostics industry

The healthcare industry is greatly affected by fast-moving technological advances. Researchers are constantly coming up with new techniques and devices, and manufacturers need to stay on top of these trends in order to stay competitive.

7 Jun 2017

Pain linked to increased risk of early death, study shows

Pain that interferes with daily life, rather than pain per se, was associated with an increased risk of early death in a recent analysis.

7 Jun 2017

Researchers explore experiences of caregivers

It's estimated that nearly 30 percent of the 38.2 million people aged 65 or older in this country receive some form of caregiving, either for health reasons or to help manage daily activities.

7 Jun 2017

Alcohol consumption linked to higher prevalence of sarcopenia in postmenopausal women

If you feel as though you can't do as much physically as you've gotten older, there may be a reason. Both aging and menopause are known to affect sarcopenia, which is a loss of muscle mass and strength, which in turn affects balance, gait, and overall ability to perform tasks of daily living.

7 Jun 2017

Feds to waive penalties for some who signed up late for Medicare

Each year, thousands of Americans miss their deadline to enroll in Medicare, and federal officials and consumer advocates worry that many of them mistakenly think they don't need to sign up because they have purchased insurance on the health law's marketplaces.

6 Jun 2017

U-M researchers aim to create new vehicle technology to predict adverse cardiac events

A driver experiencing an unexpected cardiac event on the road isn't the only one at risk. Fellow passengers and motorists also face death or serious injury when another person has a medical emergency behind the wheel.

6 Jun 2017

Aging News and Research

New data reveals increase in rate of deaths from Alzheimer's disease

Elder abuse rates found to be higher than previously estimated

New approach could potentially prevent muscle wasting in muscular dystrophy and cancer

AARP: States lag in keeping Medicaid enrollees out of nursing homes

Findings may contribute to better understanding of aging and cancer development

Alinity: the future of diagnostics?

NIH awards $6 million grant to Cleveland Clinic for establishing new DLB consortium

Poor diet may fuel Alzheimer's in people who carry disease-related gene

Single bout of exercise can have significant positive behavioral and cognitive effects

Researchers identify new circulating compounds linked to risk of developing AD and dementia

Hybrid molecular imaging system detects vulnerable arterial plaques in earliest stages

Study provides new insight into cells that rejuvenate the brain

Removal of senescent cells could delay onset of age-related pathologies

New guidelines provide clinical and physical indicators to detect dementia with Lewy bodies

Infiniti Research completes three new market assessments in medical devices and diagnostics industry

Pain linked to increased risk of early death, study shows

Researchers explore experiences of caregivers

Alcohol consumption linked to higher prevalence of sarcopenia in postmenopausal women

Feds to waive penalties for some who signed up late for Medicare

U-M researchers aim to create new vehicle technology to predict adverse cardiac events

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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