For adults aged 65 years or older living in the community, there is no benefit to screening for cognitive impairment if they are asymptomatic, according to a new Canadian guideline published in… Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Archive for November, 2015
Screening for cognitive impairment not recommended for older asymptomatic adults: new Canadian guideline"> Screening for cognitive impairment not recommended for older asymptomatic adults: new Canadian guideline
Posted November 30, 2015 ByDNA repair protein BRCA1 implicated in cognitive function and dementia"> DNA repair protein BRCA1 implicated in cognitive function and dementia
Posted November 30, 2015 ByDepletion of BRCA1, long known to cause cancer, impairs brain cell function and may contribute to cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Yet another role for aspirin?"> Yet another role for aspirin?
Posted November 30, 2015 BySalicylic acid and derivatives could help prevent neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s by binding to GAPDH and preventing it from entering nuclei, causing cell death. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
How can I tell if she's lying? Sarcasm, white lies and teasing can be difficult to identify for those with certain disorders"> How can I tell if she's lying? Sarcasm, white lies and teasing can be difficult to identify for those with certain disorders
Posted November 28, 2015 ByWhen she says she loves my new haircut is she telling the truth or being sarcastic? The answer isn’t always obvious. Especially for men. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Alzheimer's: newly identified molecular mechanism could lead to treatment"> Alzheimer's: newly identified molecular mechanism could lead to treatment
Posted November 28, 2015 BySynapse loss is a hallmark of the early stages of Alzheimer’s. Now, researchers have found how these brain cell connections are destroyed in the disease. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
New technology promises fast, accurate stroke diagnosis"> New technology promises fast, accurate stroke diagnosis
Posted November 26, 2015 ByMinutes count when treating stroke, but current diagnostics take as long as three hours, careful lab work, and skilled technicians to arrive at a conclusive diagnosis. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Better memory linked to physical activity"> Better memory linked to physical activity
Posted November 25, 2015 ByOlder adults who took more steps as part of a new study scored better on memory tasks than those who were sedentary. The findings have implications for age-related memory decline. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Better detection of concussion in young football players"> Better detection of concussion in young football players
Posted November 25, 2015 ByResearcher Christian Duval, PhD, and his team have developed a new, simple and non-invasive approach to create a biomechanical and cognitive profile of football players and more quickly and… Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Slower aging may protect cells in the brain from Parkinson's disease"> Slower aging may protect cells in the brain from Parkinson's disease
Posted November 25, 2015 ByHumans have long sought to reduce the effects of aging. Now, there may be another reason to continue searching for ways to slow the clock–preventing Parkinson’s disease. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Virginia Tech scientists take step in understanding cause of Alzheimer's symptoms"> Virginia Tech scientists take step in understanding cause of Alzheimer's symptoms
Posted November 24, 2015 ByVirginia Tech Carilion Research Institute scientists have uncovered a mechanism in the brain that could account for some of the neural degeneration and memory loss in people with Alzheimer’s… Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
'Connector hubs' are the champions of brain coordination"> 'Connector hubs' are the champions of brain coordination
Posted November 24, 2015 BySwinging a bat at a 90-mph fastball requires keen visual, cognitive and motor skills. But how do diverse brain networks coordinate well enough to hit the ball? Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Surgery is associated with ventricular enlargement as well as cognitive and functional decline"> Surgery is associated with ventricular enlargement as well as cognitive and functional decline
Posted November 20, 2015 ByIn preclinical studies, surgery/anesthesia contribute to cognitive decline and enhance neuropathologic changes underlying Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Nevertheless, the link between surgery, anesthesia, apolipoprotein E ε4 (APOE4), and AD remains unclear. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Neuronetrix publishes peer-reviewed paper validating the clinical application of ERP biomarkers for use in Alzheimer's disease"> Neuronetrix publishes peer-reviewed paper validating the clinical application of ERP biomarkers for use in Alzheimer's disease
Posted November 20, 2015 ByNeuronetrix has announced the publication of results from its multi-center clinical trial in a prestigious Alzheimer’s journal. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Animal study shows how exercise may energize brain cell function"> Animal study shows how exercise may energize brain cell function
Posted November 20, 2015 ByAs we age or develop neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s , our brain cells may not produce sufficient energy to remain fully functional. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Antipsychotic drug guidelines need "urgent review" for people with dementia"> Antipsychotic drug guidelines need "urgent review" for people with dementia
Posted November 20, 2015 ByGuidelines for the use and review of antipsychotic drugs need to be urgently reassessed in light of new findings from a study of how the drugs are used in people with dementia in nursing homes. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Influence of amyloid and apolipoprotein E on cognitive performance in a late middle-aged cohort"> Influence of amyloid and apolipoprotein E on cognitive performance in a late middle-aged cohort
Posted November 19, 2015 ByFew studies have examined the effects of amyloid and apolipoprotein E (APOE) genotype on cognition among middle-aged individuals. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Importance of home study visit capacity in dementia studies"> Importance of home study visit capacity in dementia studies
Posted November 19, 2015 ByThe importance of home research study visit capacity in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) studies is unknown. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
UGA researchers develop visual test to quickly check brain function quality"> UGA researchers develop visual test to quickly check brain function quality
Posted November 19, 2015 ByUniversity of Georgia researchers have developed a simple technique to measure an individual’s visual processing speed–the speed at which an individual can comprehend visual information–in order to… Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Secrets of dark proteome"> Secrets of dark proteome
Posted November 19, 2015 ByProteins are often referred to as the building blocks of life, and make up about 15 per cent of the mass of the average person, performing a wide variety of essential functions in the body. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Improving fitness may counteract brain atrophy in older adults, UMD study shows"> Improving fitness may counteract brain atrophy in older adults, UMD study shows
Posted November 19, 2015 ByExercise may help to reverse neurodegeneration in those with mild cognitive impairment, an early stage of Alzheimer’s disease. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Poorer dementia patients in England less likely to be prescribed drugs"> Poorer dementia patients in England less likely to be prescribed drugs
Posted November 19, 2015 ByDementia patients from more affluent areas in England are 27% more likely to be prescribed anti-dementia drugs than patients from poorer areas, finds a new UCL study of 77,045 dementia patients… Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Many hands make light work and improve health, researchers have found"> Many hands make light work and improve health, researchers have found
Posted November 19, 2015 ByGetting help with baby care could keep families healthier and extend their lives, according to a new study into bird behaviour. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
VIB research presents new insights in the search for treatments for neurological diseases"> VIB research presents new insights in the search for treatments for neurological diseases
Posted November 19, 2015 ByA team of researchers led by professor Patrik Verstreken (VIB/KU Leuven) has exposed the fine details of a mechanism that provides more insight in the communication between neurons. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Recognizing the basic structure of language is not unique to the human brain"> Recognizing the basic structure of language is not unique to the human brain
Posted November 17, 2015 ByA team led at Newcastle University, UK, has shed light on the evolutionary roots of language in the brain. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Modulating brain's stress circuitry might prevent Alzheimer's disease"> Modulating brain's stress circuitry might prevent Alzheimer's disease
Posted November 17, 2015 ByIn a novel animal study design that mimicked human clinical trials, researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine report that long-term treatment using a small molecule drug… Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Alzheimer's patients' health care costs higher already before diagnosis"> Alzheimer's patients' health care costs higher already before diagnosis
Posted November 16, 2015 ByThe health care costs of patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) start to increase already one year before the diagnosis, shows a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Decreased sense of smell may indicate early dementia"> Decreased sense of smell may indicate early dementia
Posted November 16, 2015 ByLoss of sense of smell could help to detect onset of Alzheimer’s and other kinds of dementia; neurological changes reflect this effect. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Individual estimates of age at detectable amyloid onset for risk factor assessment"> Individual estimates of age at detectable amyloid onset for risk factor assessment
Posted November 14, 2015 ByIndividualized estimates of age at detectable amyloid-beta (Aβ) accumulation, distinct from amyloid positivity, allow for analysis of onset age of Aβ accumulation as an outcome measure to understand risk factors. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Discovery: Molecular mechanism at root of familial amyloidosis and other diseases"> Discovery: Molecular mechanism at root of familial amyloidosis and other diseases
Posted November 13, 2015 ByA team of local researchers has proposed a molecular mechanism that may be responsible for the development of life-threatening diseases called amyloidoses. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Regenstrief, IU study: Seniors with dementia make more emergency department visits"> Regenstrief, IU study: Seniors with dementia make more emergency department visits
Posted November 13, 2015 ByOlder adults with dementia are more frequent visitors to emergency departments, returning at higher rates and incurring greater costs than older adults without dementia, according to a new study… Read & Research Alzheimer’s More