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When mass spectrometry redefines molecular biology and biochemistry – the future of spatial omics

In this interview, Bruker speaks with Ramon Sun on the topic of SpatialOMx - a field that is currently experiencing great changes. Dive in to discover how Bruker will rise to the challenge.

From Bruker Life Sciences Mass Spectrometry 17 Mar 2023

MS relapse risk not likely to increase after fertility treatments, study finds

There's good news for those with multiple sclerosis (MS). A new study has found that female participants were no more likely to have a flare-up of the disease after receiving fertility treatments than they were before their treatments.

16 Mar 2023

New definitions can specify high-risk comorbidity combinations for older surgical patients

A new way to identify more specific, higher-risk groups of older surgical patients can help in clinical decision-making and accurately comparing the performance of one hospital to another, according to research published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

16 Mar 2023

Dementia risk is reduced by a Mediterranean diet

A new study in the journal BMC Medicine aimed to analyze the association between dementia incidence and MedDiet adherence as well as assess the interaction between genetic risk and diet for dementia.

15 Mar 2023

Malfunctioning of novel regulatory brain mechanism may be an early contributor of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers from Drexel University have uncovered a novel regulatory mechanism in the brain that is essential for making the right kinds of proteins that promote healthy brain function, and its malfunctioning may be an early contributor of the development of Alzheimer's disease.

15 Mar 2023

In China, Alzheimer's disease awareness and acceptance is low

Researchers examine the level of knowledge about and attitudes towards Alzheimer’s disease among social residents in China.

14 Mar 2023

Revamping lifestyle can bolster brain health and stave off neurocognitive decline

In a recent article published in the journal Cureus, researchers at Loma Linda University Medical Center and the University of California Irvine reviewed the impact of applying the six pillars of lifestyle medicine — stress management, plant-based nutrition, avoidance of risky substances, physical activity, social connections, and restorative sleep — on neurocognitive decline and dementia.

14 Mar 2023

Hurricane exposure associated with increased mortality among older adults living with dementia

Previous studies of hurricanes have shown general increases in mortality but little has been known about how mortality following hurricane exposure may differ among older adults living with dementia.

13 Mar 2023

What are the risk factors associated with post-acute SARS-CoV-2 infection?

In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers assessed the risk factors and predictive models for post-acute severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

13 Mar 2023

Active disease process in early CTE differs substantially from late-stage disease

Millions of people, including athletes who play contact sports, members of the military and victims of domestic violence, are exposed to repetitive head impacts (RHI), which is the primary risk factor for developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

13 Mar 2023

Diabetes and tooth loss contribute to faster cognitive decline in older adults

Having both diabetes and tooth loss contributes to worse cognitive function and faster cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new study published in a special issue of the Journal of Dental Research focused on aging and oral health.

13 Mar 2023

Study explores how gardening can benefit the quality of life of people with dementia

We know gardening can help people flourish, and now a study will explore how it can particularly benefit those with dementia.

13 Mar 2023

Psychology could make important contributions to cognitive aging and dementia prevention research

Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) published a new editorial paper in Volume 15, Issue 4, entitled, "Cognitive aging and dementia prevention: the time for psychology?"

13 Mar 2023

Light exposure before bedtime may be a easily modifiable risk factor of gestational diabetes

Pregnant persons should dim the lights in their home and turn off or at least dim their screens (computer monitors and smartphones) a few hours before bedtime to reduce the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus, a new Northwestern Medicine study shows.

10 Mar 2023

Seniors with anxiety frequently don’t get help. Here’s why.

Anxiety is the most common psychological disorder affecting adults in the U.S. In older people, it's associated with considerable distress as well as ill health, diminished quality of life, and elevated rates of disability.

10 Mar 2023

Examining the effect of hormone replacement therapy on postmenopausal heart disease and cognitive decline

Many are aware of the short-term symptoms often associated with menopause, such as hot flashes, which are attributed to changes in reproductive hormones.

9 Mar 2023

Novel delivery system transports antibodies across the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer’s mouse model

Sometimes the best things in life come by chance, when we happen to be in the right place at the right time. Now, researchers from Japan have found a way to ensure that new medications are delivered to the right place in the body and at the right timepoint in disease progression, so that they have the best effect.

9 Mar 2023

Nirogacestat shows promising results in patients with desmoid tumors

When Dana Avellino, now 36, first noticed a lump near her groin in the summer of 2018, she thought it was related her recent cesarean section. Her younger daughter was only 2 months old at the time.

9 Mar 2023

Scientists design a model to track hippocampal synaptic plasticity

Scientific evidence shows how the cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease (AD) is caused by the buildup of amyloid beta proteins, which promote synaptic malfunction.

9 Mar 2023

Microglia partner with T cells to cause neurodegeneration, study shows

Nearly two dozen experimental therapies targeting the immune system are in clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease, a reflection of the growing recognition that immune processes play a key role in driving the brain damage that leads to confusion, memory loss and other debilitating symptoms.

8 Mar 2023

Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

When mass spectrometry redefines molecular biology and biochemistry – the future of spatial omics

MS relapse risk not likely to increase after fertility treatments, study finds

New definitions can specify high-risk comorbidity combinations for older surgical patients

Dementia risk is reduced by a Mediterranean diet

Malfunctioning of novel regulatory brain mechanism may be an early contributor of Alzheimer's disease

In China, Alzheimer's disease awareness and acceptance is low

Revamping lifestyle can bolster brain health and stave off neurocognitive decline

Hurricane exposure associated with increased mortality among older adults living with dementia

What are the risk factors associated with post-acute SARS-CoV-2 infection?

Active disease process in early CTE differs substantially from late-stage disease

Diabetes and tooth loss contribute to faster cognitive decline in older adults

Study explores how gardening can benefit the quality of life of people with dementia

Psychology could make important contributions to cognitive aging and dementia prevention research

Light exposure before bedtime may be a easily modifiable risk factor of gestational diabetes

Seniors with anxiety frequently don’t get help. Here’s why.

Examining the effect of hormone replacement therapy on postmenopausal heart disease and cognitive decline

Novel delivery system transports antibodies across the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer’s mouse model

Nirogacestat shows promising results in patients with desmoid tumors

Scientists design a model to track hippocampal synaptic plasticity

Microglia partner with T cells to cause neurodegeneration, study shows

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