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EU research project focuses on creating an app for people with mild dementia

Blekinge Institute of Technology in Sweden is leading the EU project SMART4MD which focuses on creating an app designated for people with mild dementia. The app will help these people in daily life and give them a more independent living.

27 Jun 2017

Researchers develop new technique to capture neuron activity

Many cognitive processes, such as decision-making, take place within seconds or minutes. Neuroscientists have longed to capture neuron activity during such tasks, but that dream has remained elusive -- until now.

27 Jun 2017

Innate immune cells of myeloid lineage play central role in AD pathogenesis than previously thought

Many genes linked to late-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD) are expressed in myeloid cells and regulated by a single protein, according to research conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published June 19 in the journal Nature Neuroscience.

27 Jun 2017

Study shows link between metabolic syndrome and risk of cognitive disorders

A study presented at the European Academy of Neurology Congress in Amsterdam has shown that obesity alone is not a risk factor for cognitive disorders, but commonly associated co-morbidities such as diabetes, high blood pressure and metabolic disorders are.

27 Jun 2017

Insomnia drug appears to have opposite effect for patients with neurologic conditions

In a new systematic review in JAMA Neurology, Michigan Medicine researchers found reason to further explore the surprising effects of zolpidem that have been observed outside the scope of its primary Food and Drug Administration approval.

27 Jun 2017

Community-dwelling adults with dementia at risk of potentially fatal antipsychotic usage

Off-label use of antipsychotic medications to treat patients with dementia has reduced dramatically in recent years due to education programs warning of increased risk of death.

27 Jun 2017

Study finds evidence on preventive interventions for cognitive decline and dementia

A new report published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine shows evidence supporting three interventions—cognitive training, blood pressure management for people with hypertension, and increased physical activity, which might slow down cognitive decline and the onset of dementia.

26 Jun 2017

Anti-seizure drug could have beneficial effect in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease

In the last decade, mounting evidence has linked seizure-like activity in the brain to some of the cognitive decline seen in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

23 Jun 2017

Greater engagement in leisure activities linked to lower blood pressure of Alzheimer's caregivers

Going for a walk outside, reading, listening to music - these and other enjoyable activities can reduce blood pressure for elderly caregivers of spouses with Alzheimer's disease, suggests a study in Psychosomatic Medicine: Journal of Biobehavioral Medicine, the official journal of the American Psychosomatic Society. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

23 Jun 2017

Scientists discover link between sugar metabolism and peroxisomal biogenesis disorders

Meeting a young patient with Zellweger syndrome, a rare, life-threatening genetic disease, started a scientific investigation that culminated with an unexpected discovery.

23 Jun 2017

Cognitive decline may be prevented using interventions but may be inadequate says report

New research shows that there are several interventions that could help prevent cognitive decline. According to the latest report entitled “Preventing Cognitive Decline and Dementia: A Way Forward,” from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), cognitive training, increase in physical activity, control of blood pressure adequately among those with a high blood pressure are all fruitful measures to reduce cognitive decline. However evidence to support these three interventions is encouraging but insufficient to justify a public health campaign focused on their adoption.

22 Jun 2017

Proton pump inhibitors do not increase risk for dementia or Alzheimer's disease

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are medications used to treat digestive problems such as ulcers and reflux disease by reducing the body's production of the acid that helps us digest food.

22 Jun 2017

Moderate physical activity linked to healthy glucose metabolism in the brain

People at risk for Alzheimer's disease who do more moderate-intensity physical activity, but not light-intensity physical activity, are more likely to have healthy patterns of glucose metabolism in their brain, according to a new UW-Madison study.

22 Jun 2017

New algorithm shortens drug discovery times from years to months

An algorithm developed at the Hebrew University cuts through the immense number of possible solutions to shorten drug discovery times from years to months.

22 Jun 2017

Genetic factors play significant role in causing ALS, study reveals

Up to 90 percent of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) report that they have no family history of the disease.

22 Jun 2017

Extra virgin olive oil protects memory and helps prevent Alzheimer’s

In a landmark judgment, the Court of Justice of the European Union, yesterday ruled that courts could consider vaccines to be the reason for an illness despite the absence of any concrete evidence to support the connection.

21 Jun 2017

Researchers develop new technique to boost quality of brain scans

People who suffer a stroke often undergo a brain scan at the hospital, allowing doctors to determine the location and extent of the damage. Researchers who study the effects of strokes would love to be able to analyze these images, but the resolution is often too low for many analyses.

21 Jun 2017

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Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

EU research project focuses on creating an app for people with mild dementia

Researchers develop new technique to capture neuron activity

Innate immune cells of myeloid lineage play central role in AD pathogenesis than previously thought

Study shows link between metabolic syndrome and risk of cognitive disorders

Insomnia drug appears to have opposite effect for patients with neurologic conditions

Community-dwelling adults with dementia at risk of potentially fatal antipsychotic usage

Study finds evidence on preventive interventions for cognitive decline and dementia

Anti-seizure drug could have beneficial effect in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease

Greater engagement in leisure activities linked to lower blood pressure of Alzheimer's caregivers

Scientists discover link between sugar metabolism and peroxisomal biogenesis disorders

Cognitive decline may be prevented using interventions but may be inadequate says report

Proton pump inhibitors do not increase risk for dementia or Alzheimer's disease

Moderate physical activity linked to healthy glucose metabolism in the brain

New algorithm shortens drug discovery times from years to months

Genetic factors play significant role in causing ALS, study reveals

Extra virgin olive oil protects memory and helps prevent Alzheimer’s

Researchers develop new technique to boost quality of brain scans

Temple researchers identify protective effects of extra-virgin olive oil against Alzheimer's disease

Meaningful information can help create long-term memories

NAMS publishes new position statement on use of hormone therapy to relieve menopause symptoms

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Innovation in neuroscience drug discovery - eBook eBook

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Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

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