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Restoring pleiotrophin shows promise for improving brain function in Down syndrome

Faulty brain circuits seen in Down syndrome may be caused by the lack of a particular molecule essential for the development and function of the nervous system, new research suggests.

17 Oct 2025

Advanced MRI technique reveals early markers of hereditary frontotemporal dementia

An international study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden demonstrates that it is possible to detect subtle changes in the brain and identify early signs of hereditary frontotemporal dementia using advanced brain imaging techniques.

16 Oct 2025

New NIA grant advances tools for dementia caregiving

More than 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), supported by 12 million unpaid family caregivers whose contributions are valued at $413 billion annually.

15 Oct 2025

Discovery explains why women face higher risk of Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis

New research by UCLA Health has identified a sex-chromosome linked gene that drives inflammation in the female brain, offering insight into why women are disproportionately affected by conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis as well as offering a potential target for intervention.

15 Oct 2025

Living environment may influence dementia markers in the brain

The conditions where you live may influence your brain health and risk for dementia, according to a new study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine

15 Oct 2025

Nemours neurologist wins major NIH award to study hippocampal dysfunction in brain disorders

Rodney Scott, MBChB, MRCP, DipStat, PhD, Division Chief of Neurology, Nemours Children's Health, Delaware Valley, has received a prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director's Transformative Research Award.

15 Oct 2025

New approach protects the brain from radiation-induced cognitive decline

While tremendous relief comes from successfully battling cancer, survivors can also experience cognitive impairments caused by the disease and its treatment.

14 Oct 2025

Scientists uncover how cellular switches guide memory formation

When we form a memory, brain cells need to deliver supplies to strengthen specific neural connections. A new study from MPFI and Weill Cornell Medicine has revealed how two cellular switches, Rab4 and Rab10, direct supplies to where they are needed.

14 Oct 2025

CU Boulder researchers advance miniature laser technology for biomedical imaging

Darwin Quiroz is exploring new frontiers in miniature lasers with major biomedical applications.

14 Oct 2025

Voter health trends reveal strong backing for Reform UK

Poorer health is linked to a higher proportion of votes for the populist right wing political party, Reform UK, indicates an analysis of the 2024 general election voting patterns in England, published online in the open access journal BMJ Open Respiratory Research.

14 Oct 2025

Common hospice medications may carry major unintended risks for people with dementia

Hospice care aims to bring comfort, peace, and dignity to patients at the end of life. Yet for the growing number of Americans with dementia who enter hospice, their course is often long and unpredictable - making it especially important to ensure treatments align with each person's goals and stage of illness.

14 Oct 2025

WHO's new Global status report highlights the growing burden of neurological disorders

The World Health Organization (WHO) today warns that less than one in three countries around the world has a national policy to address the growing burden of neurological disorders, responsible for over 11 million deaths globally each year.

14 Oct 2025

Quitting smoking linked to slower memory decline in midlife and older adults

The study, published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity, looked at data from 9,436 people aged 40 or over (with an average age of 58) in 12 countries, comparing cognitive test results among people who quit smoking with those of a matched control group who kept smoking.

13 Oct 2025

Trial examines slow-tempo music as a strategy to reduce delirium in critically ill older adults

A multi-center randomized controlled trial with critically ill adults aged 50 years and older admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) found that twice-daily slow-tempo music (60 to 80 beats per minute) did not shorten the duration of delirium or coma, or reduce delirium severity, pain or anxiety compared with a silence-track control.

13 Oct 2025

Study offers new models for understanding the causes of chemo brain

Cancer is a challenging enough diagnosis, but many patients are dealt a second blow, even as they heal: "chemo brain."

13 Oct 2025

Global health study warns of rising youth deaths amid declining overall mortality

Global mortality rates are falling but not among youths and young adults, according to the latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study published in The Lancet today and presented at the World Health Summit in Berlin.

13 Oct 2025

Digital test plus blood biomarker boosts accuracy of Alzheimer’s diagnosis in primary care

A Swedish-led study validated a self-administered digital cognitive test (BioCog) in primary care, showing it can accurately detect objective cognitive impairment before blood biomarkers are applied. When paired with a targeted amyloid blood test, this stepwise pathway outperformed standard assessments for diagnosing clinical Alzheimer’s disease.

12 Oct 2025

Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Restoring pleiotrophin shows promise for improving brain function in Down syndrome

Advanced MRI technique reveals early markers of hereditary frontotemporal dementia

New NIA grant advances tools for dementia caregiving

Discovery explains why women face higher risk of Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis

Living environment may influence dementia markers in the brain

Nemours neurologist wins major NIH award to study hippocampal dysfunction in brain disorders

New approach protects the brain from radiation-induced cognitive decline

Scientists uncover how cellular switches guide memory formation

CU Boulder researchers advance miniature laser technology for biomedical imaging

Voter health trends reveal strong backing for Reform UK

Common hospice medications may carry major unintended risks for people with dementia

WHO's new Global status report highlights the growing burden of neurological disorders

Quitting smoking linked to slower memory decline in midlife and older adults

Trial examines slow-tempo music as a strategy to reduce delirium in critically ill older adults

Study offers new models for understanding the causes of chemo brain

Global health study warns of rising youth deaths amid declining overall mortality

Digital test plus blood biomarker boosts accuracy of Alzheimer’s diagnosis in primary care

Discovery of unique brain cells sheds light on progressive multiple sclerosis

Errors in EPG5 gene implicated in rare infant condition and adult neurodegenerative diseases

Obesity-linked fat vesicles accelerate amyloid aggregation in Alzheimer’s disease

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Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

eBook: Advancing neurodegenerative research with iPSC-derived microglia models eBook

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

From street to lab: Advancing controlled substance testing with handheld Raman and FTIR

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