Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

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Analyzing resident-to-resident incidents in dementia may hold the key to reducing future fatalities

Analyzing the incidents between residents in dementia in long-term care homes may hold the key to reducing future fatalities among this vulnerable population, according to new research from the University of Minnesota School of Nursing.

15 Aug 2018

Researchers identify brain networks involved in object naming

Scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston have identified the brain networks that allow you to think of an object name and then verbalize that thought.

15 Aug 2018

Researchers propose new theory for how rare gene mutations cause Alzheimer's disease

A University of Adelaide-led team of scientists has suggested a potential link between iron in our cells and the rare gene mutations that cause Alzheimer's disease, which could provide new avenues for future research.

14 Aug 2018

Researchers discover new genes involved in Alzheimer’s Disease

Scientists have used deep gene sequencing to uncover new genetic variations involved in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

14 Aug 2018

New method provides a 'big picture' of genetic influences on traits and diseases

Scientists at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have developed a powerful method for characterizing the broad patterns of genetic contributions to traits and diseases. The new method provides a "big picture" of genetic influences that should be particularly helpful in designing future genetic studies and understanding potential for genetic risk prediction.

14 Aug 2018

Study shows link between use of benzodiazepines and increased risk of Alzheimer's disease

The use of benzodiazepines and related drugs (Z drugs) is associated with a modestly increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland.

13 Aug 2018

New biomarker may provide clues to create diagnostic tool for hypoglycemia-associated autonomic failure

A new LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center study reveals that a novel biomarker might give us new answers necessary to creating a diagnostic tool for hypoglycemia-associated autonomic failure.

13 Aug 2018

Connection between Alzheimer’s disease and degenerative eye diseases

According to a new study from the University of Washington School of Medicine there could be an association between Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and three types of degenerative eye diseases.

13 Aug 2018

Reduced levels of chaperone protein may have implications for development of Parkinson’s disease

Reduced levels of a chaperone protein might have implications for the development and progression of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia, according to new research from investigators at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

10 Aug 2018

Scientists make surprising discovery in nerve cells

Purkinje cells are a central part of the human cerebellum, the part of the brain that plays an important role in motor learning, fine motor control of the muscle, equilibrium and posture but also influences emotions, perception, memory and language.

10 Aug 2018

Ground-breaking discovery offers new hope for treatment of Alzheimer’s, other neurological diseases

There is new hope for the treatment of Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases following a ground-breaking discovery made by an Australian-Chinese research collaboration.

10 Aug 2018

Novel discovery offers hope for treatment of Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases

There is new hope for the treatment of Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases following a ground-breaking discovery made by an Australian-Chinese research collaboration.

10 Aug 2018

Older kidney disease patients on dialysis have higher dementia risk

Older kidney disease patients who are sick enough to require the blood-filtering treatment known as dialysis are at high risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, according to a study led by scientists at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

9 Aug 2018

New study investigates whether nicotine could slow memory loss

Can nicotine slow or stop memory loss in people experiencing mild memory problems, or mild cognitive impairment? A new study being conducted at Georgetown University Medical Center aims to find out.

9 Aug 2018

Researchers describe new class of potent inhibitors against amyloid plaques

Effective therapeutics to counteract the formation of amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes are not yet available.

9 Aug 2018

Learning to live well with dementia

Imagine your doctor telling you have Alzheimer's disease or some other type of dementia. Then, imagine being told, "I'm sorry, there's nothing we can do. You might want to start getting your affairs in order."

9 Aug 2018

Study finds link between degenerative eye conditions and Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease is difficult to diagnose as well as treat, but researchers now have a promising new screening tool using the window to the brain: the eye.

9 Aug 2018

Asking better questions about person's memory could improve doctors' understanding of patients

Healthcare providers and researchers rely on screening questions to detect patients who may be at risk for developing Alzheimer's disease and other aging-related problems, but how these questions are worded may be confusing or trigger emotional responses.

9 Aug 2018

New guideline released to improve diagnosis, care for people with prolonged disorders of consciousness

For people in a vegetative or minimally conscious state caused by brain injury, an accurate diagnosis and ongoing medical and rehabilitative care based on the latest scientific evidence could mean a better chance for recovery, according to a new guideline by the American Academy of Neurology, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine and the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research.

9 Aug 2018

Silencing of GULP1 gene expression plays important role in ovarian carcinogenesis

Johns Hopkins researchers in collaboration with Insilico Medicine, a biotechnology company based in Rockville Maryland, identify that silencing of the GULP1 gene expression by methylation plays an important role in ovarian carcinogenesis.

7 Aug 2018

Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Analyzing resident-to-resident incidents in dementia may hold the key to reducing future fatalities

Researchers identify brain networks involved in object naming

Researchers propose new theory for how rare gene mutations cause Alzheimer's disease

Researchers discover new genes involved in Alzheimer’s Disease

New method provides a 'big picture' of genetic influences on traits and diseases

Study shows link between use of benzodiazepines and increased risk of Alzheimer's disease

New biomarker may provide clues to create diagnostic tool for hypoglycemia-associated autonomic failure

Connection between Alzheimer’s disease and degenerative eye diseases

Reduced levels of chaperone protein may have implications for development of Parkinson’s disease

Scientists make surprising discovery in nerve cells

Ground-breaking discovery offers new hope for treatment of Alzheimer’s, other neurological diseases

Novel discovery offers hope for treatment of Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases

Older kidney disease patients on dialysis have higher dementia risk

New study investigates whether nicotine could slow memory loss

Researchers describe new class of potent inhibitors against amyloid plaques

Learning to live well with dementia

Study finds link between degenerative eye conditions and Alzheimer's disease

Asking better questions about person's memory could improve doctors' understanding of patients

New guideline released to improve diagnosis, care for people with prolonged disorders of consciousness

Silencing of GULP1 gene expression plays important role in ovarian carcinogenesis

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