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Could marine plasmalogens be the secret weapon to fight Alzheimer's and Parkinson's?

The research paper reviews the potential benefits of marine plasmalogens, a type of glycerophospholipid, in combating age-related diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. These compounds, abundant in marine resources, could improve lipid metabolism and reduce oxidative stress, offering a new avenue for improving the quality of life in aging populations.

3 Sep 2023

When temps rise, so do medical risks. Should doctors and nurses talk more about heat?

An important email appeared in the inboxes of a small group of health care workers north of Boston as this summer started. It warned that local temperatures were rising into the 80s.

1 Sep 2023

Aligning Rhythms, Defying Alzheimer's: Intermittent Fasting's Role in Combating Alzheimer's Disease Neurodegeneration

News Medical interviewed Dr Paula Desplats, an Associate Professor of Neurosciences at the University of California San Diego.

1 Sep 2023

Low-dose aspirin linked to 15% lower risk of type 2 diabetes in older adults

New research to be presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (2-6 October) shows that use of low dose (100mg daily) aspirin among older adults aged 65 years and older is associated with a 15% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

31 Aug 2023

Blood NfL levels correlate with severity of Alzheimer's disease pathology

Neuroscience researchers at Wayne State University published a review article that confirms the usefulness of neurofilament light (NfL) blood levels to predict the likelihood and rate of progression of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease.

31 Aug 2023

Higher educational attainment may have a protective effect against Alzheimer's in people with genetic risk

A new study by researchers from Mass General Brigham further illustrates that when it comes to risk of Alzheimer's disease, even genetically determined forms of the disease, genetics is only one piece of the puzzle.

30 Aug 2023

Controlling traditional cardiovascular risk factors can prevent Alzheimer's and other dementias

Cardiovascular disease and dementia frequently occur together in elderly people. Nevertheless, few longitudinal studies have examined how atherosclerosis and its associated risk factors affect brain health from middle age.

30 Aug 2023

Microplastics found to bioaccumulate in every organ of mice

Plastics - in particular, microplastics - are among the most pervasive pollutants on the planet, finding their way into the air, water systems and food chains around the world.

29 Aug 2023

Study examines health impacts of second-hand cigarette smoke exposure

In a recent study, researchers evaluated the effects of chronic second-hand smoke exposure on cognition, behavior, neuropathology, and metabolism.

29 Aug 2023

Inflammatory diets raise dementia and Alzheimer's risk

This research study links higher Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) scores to an increased risk of developing dementia, specifically Alzheimer's disease. The findings suggest that anti-inflammatory diets may offer a preventive strategy for dementia, underlining the need for further research to validate these associations.

28 Aug 2023

Online test nails early Alzheimer's diagnosis with biomarker precision

Researchers have developed a novel digital cognitive testing platform, using the Oxford Cognitive Testing Portal, that correlates with serological biomarkers to accurately measure cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's patients. The study highlights the platform's effectiveness in capturing subtle signs of impairment, potentially revolutionizing early diagnosis and tracking of Alzheimer's disease.

28 Aug 2023

How diet and exercise may rewrite the Alzheimer's script at a molecular level

Researchers explore how lifestyle changes like diet and physical activity can influence microRNA expression in Alzheimer's patients, potentially offering new therapeutic avenues. The study fills a research gap in understanding how such lifestyle modifications could affect molecular mechanisms implicated in Alzheimer’s disease.

28 Aug 2023

Research links hypertensive disorders of pregnancy with dementia

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) — conditions of high blood pressure including chronic/gestational hypertension and preeclampsia — have been strongly linked to heart disease in later life, but, before today, little research has connected these disorders with cognition.

28 Aug 2023

Influenza and pneumonia vaccinations associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Flu (influenza) and pneumonia vaccinations are associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2020.

28 Aug 2023

A review of the neurological imaging techniques in dementia diagnosis

Researchers reviewed existing data on the contribution of neuroimaging modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging.

28 Aug 2023

Time-restricted feeding reverses Alzheimer's symptoms in mice, offers new hope for accessible treatment

Researchers explore the therapeutic potential of circadian-modulating interventions to treat Alzheimer’s disease.

27 Aug 2023

Cardio or cerebrovascular mortality of AF patients has declined in the UK over 16 years

Patients living with one of the UK's most common heart rhythm conditions are 50% less likely to die from a heart attack or stroke than they were at the start of the millennium, new research has found.

25 Aug 2023

UK Biobank Dementia Risk Score outperforms other widely used scores

A new dementia risk score, which draws on 11 mostly modifiable risk factors, identifies people at risk—from mid-life onwards—of developing the disease within the next 14 years, suggests a large long-term study published in the open access journal BMJ Mental Health.

25 Aug 2023

People over 60s with the unhealthiest lifestyles more likely to require nursing home admission

Over 60s with the unhealthiest lifestyles are significantly more likely to require admission to a nursing home than their peers with the healthiest lifestyles, suggest the findings of a large population study published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

24 Aug 2023

The most recent neuroimaging procedures and machine learning approaches for the prediction of Alzheimer’s progression

Researchers examined recent studies exploring neuroimaging modalities aided by advanced machine learning (ML) algorithms.

24 Aug 2023

Dementia News and Research

Latest Dementia News and Research

Could marine plasmalogens be the secret weapon to fight Alzheimer's and Parkinson's?

When temps rise, so do medical risks. Should doctors and nurses talk more about heat?

Aligning Rhythms, Defying Alzheimer's: Intermittent Fasting's Role in Combating Alzheimer's Disease Neurodegeneration

Low-dose aspirin linked to 15% lower risk of type 2 diabetes in older adults

Blood NfL levels correlate with severity of Alzheimer's disease pathology

Higher educational attainment may have a protective effect against Alzheimer's in people with genetic risk

Controlling traditional cardiovascular risk factors can prevent Alzheimer's and other dementias

Microplastics found to bioaccumulate in every organ of mice

Study examines health impacts of second-hand cigarette smoke exposure

Inflammatory diets raise dementia and Alzheimer's risk

Online test nails early Alzheimer's diagnosis with biomarker precision

How diet and exercise may rewrite the Alzheimer's script at a molecular level

Research links hypertensive disorders of pregnancy with dementia

Influenza and pneumonia vaccinations associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease

A review of the neurological imaging techniques in dementia diagnosis

Time-restricted feeding reverses Alzheimer's symptoms in mice, offers new hope for accessible treatment

Cardio or cerebrovascular mortality of AF patients has declined in the UK over 16 years

UK Biobank Dementia Risk Score outperforms other widely used scores

People over 60s with the unhealthiest lifestyles more likely to require nursing home admission

The most recent neuroimaging procedures and machine learning approaches for the prediction of Alzheimer’s progression

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

Dementia News and Research

Latest Dementia News and Research

Industry Focus eBook - Forensics & toxicology (2nd edition) 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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