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Hyperactive microglia can have a protective effect in the course of neurodegenerative diseases

Findings by researchers from Germany support the view that hyperactive immune cells in the brain can have a protective effect in the course of neurodegenerative diseases.

14 Feb 2022

Progression of Alzheimer's disease is linked to oxidative brain damage, research confirms

Increased oxidative damage is linked to neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). Even though the pathophysiology of AD has been widely investigated, the likely relationship between mitochondrial dysfunction and the disease remains largely unknown.

14 Feb 2022

Looking into the long-COVID brain

Neurological issues, ranging from memory lapses to trouble with attention, have been widely reported after recovery from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2) infection. Unfortunately, there is limited information about pathways to recovery after severe COVID hospitalization. Now, a prospective study of 4,491 patients hospitalized with COVID suggests neurological recovery can take at least a year. The study is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint while awaiting peer review.

13 Feb 2022

New insights into perspectives of older adults and caregivers on healthcare navigation, decision making

As part of an initiative funded by The John A. Hartford Foundation, FAIR Health conducted a nationwide study comprising two surveys geared toward older patients (adults 65 and older) and family caregivers/care partners.

12 Feb 2022

Hazards of persistent and new clinical sequelae caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection among elderly patients

A new study estimated the risk and hazards of persistent and new clinical sequelae of the SARS-CoV-2 infection among elderly patients (above 65 years or older) during the post-acute phase of the infection.

11 Feb 2022

Circadian cycle controls the brain's ability to clear a protein linked to Alzheimer's disease

The brain's ability to clear a protein closely linked to Alzheimer's disease is tied to our circadian cycle, according to research published today in PLOS Genetics.

11 Feb 2022

Scientists discover a new class of potential drug targets for neurodegenerative diseases

Oregon State University scientists have discovered a new class of potential drug targets for people suffering from neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Lou Gehrig's disease.

10 Feb 2022

Being fit can protect older people against mild cognitive impairment

Seventy- to eighty-year-olds who train for better fitness are better at solving cognitive tasks and are less likely to suffer cognitive impairment.

10 Feb 2022

Scientists introduce a genetic mutation to provide protection against Alzheimer's disease

Researchers from the Université Laval Faculty of Medicine and CHU de Québec–Université Laval Research Centre have successfully edited the genome of human cells grown in vitro to introduce a mutation providing protection against Alzheimer's disease.

10 Feb 2022

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: FDA takes center stage

The FDA is still lacking a Senate-confirmed leader, but the agency is at the center of several major policy battles. Lawmakers this year must renew the bill that authorizes drug companies to pay "user fees," which enable the agency to hire additional reviewers to speed the approval of drugs.

10 Feb 2022

Study: Almost a third of older adults infected with covid-19 develop new conditions

Almost a third (32 of every 100) of older adults infected with covid-19 in 2020 developed at least one new condition that required medical attention in the months after initial infection, 11 more than those who did not have covid-19, finds a US study published by The BMJ today.

10 Feb 2022

Study shows link between loneliness and dementia risk in older adults

As social isolation in the United States has been increasing among older adults, a new study shows a notable link between loneliness and dementia risk, and one that is most striking for Americans who represent a large part of the population.

9 Feb 2022

Study examines whether viagra-like drug may be effective in treating vascular dementia

A new study, published today in Alzheimer's & Dementia, tested whether tadalafil, a drug closely related to Viagra, may be effective in treating people with vascular dementia.

9 Feb 2022

Integrated NHS and adult social care sector could improve care for all

Patients will receive better, more joined-up care under new plans announced today to improve the links between health and social care.

9 Feb 2022

People with spinal cord injuries most likely to develop psychological conditions, study shows

Adults living with spinal cord injuries have a near-80% increased risk of developing psychological conditions, such as depression and anxiety, compared to people without the traumatic injury, a new study shows. But chronic pain may have an equally large, negative effect on mental health.

8 Feb 2022

Gut microbiome modulation induces behavioral, cognitive changes in Alzheimer's disease model

$Spinal anesthesia not superior to general anesthesia for hip-fracture surgery in older adults$

Spinal anesthesia not superior to general anesthesia for hip-fracture surgery in older adults

Spinal anesthesia is not safer or more effective than general anesthesia in patients who undergo surgery for hip fractures, according to a major study.

7 Feb 2022

Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Hyperactive microglia can have a protective effect in the course of neurodegenerative diseases

Progression of Alzheimer's disease is linked to oxidative brain damage, research confirms

Looking into the long-COVID brain

New insights into perspectives of older adults and caregivers on healthcare navigation, decision making

Hazards of persistent and new clinical sequelae caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection among elderly patients

Circadian cycle controls the brain's ability to clear a protein linked to Alzheimer's disease

Scientists discover a new class of potential drug targets for neurodegenerative diseases

Being fit can protect older people against mild cognitive impairment

Scientists introduce a genetic mutation to provide protection against Alzheimer's disease

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: FDA takes center stage

Study: Almost a third of older adults infected with covid-19 develop new conditions

Study shows link between loneliness and dementia risk in older adults

Study examines whether viagra-like drug may be effective in treating vascular dementia

Integrated NHS and adult social care sector could improve care for all

People with spinal cord injuries most likely to develop psychological conditions, study shows

Gut microbiome modulation induces behavioral, cognitive changes in Alzheimer's disease model

Genetically informed brain atlases help identify hundreds of genomic loci

Study highlights the importance of educational attainment for better brain health

Digital assistants can help older adults with dementia remember daily tasks

Spinal anesthesia not superior to general anesthesia for hip-fracture surgery in older adults

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Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

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Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

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