Infectious agents were recently implicated in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and etiology of other dementias, notably Helicobacter pylori. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Archive for June, 2018
Helicobacter pylori seropositivity and its association with incident all-cause and Alzheimer's disease dementia in large national surveys"> Helicobacter pylori seropositivity and its association with incident all-cause and Alzheimer's disease dementia in large national surveys
Posted June 28, 2018 ByReduce the burden of dementia now"> Reduce the burden of dementia now
Posted June 27, 2018 ByAlthough Congress has allocated substantial funding to accelerate dementia research, nearly all attempts to find effective preventions and treatments for dementia have failed. Current dementia therapies offer little hope. They provide only modest clinical benefits and have limited impact on the unrelenting progression of disease. With few means to slow Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
What is the purpose of a vitamin B-12 level test?"> What is the purpose of a vitamin B-12 level test?
Posted June 27, 2018 ByThe body needs vitamin B-12 for many processes. People with a deficiency may have neurological symptoms and fatigue, while an excess may indicate liver disease or diabetes. Doctors can use a vitamin B-12 level test to determine how much B-12 is in the body. Find out more about the test Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
What are the signs of early-onset Alzheimer's?"> What are the signs of early-onset Alzheimer's?
Posted June 23, 2018 ByEarly-onset Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that begins before the age of 65. Recognizing the initial symptoms can help a person seek treatment earlier and slow the progression of the disease. In this article, learn about ten signs of early-onset Alzheimer’s. We also cover how to help a Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
The impact of preanalytical variables on measuring cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease diagnosis: A review"> The impact of preanalytical variables on measuring cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease diagnosis: A review
Posted June 22, 2018 ByCerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers have the potential to improve the diagnostic accuracy of Alzheimer’s disease, yet there is a lack of harmonized preanalytical CSF handling protocols. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Biomarkers of agitation and aggression in Alzheimer's disease: A systematic review"> Biomarkers of agitation and aggression in Alzheimer's disease: A systematic review
Posted June 22, 2018 ByAgitation is one of the most challenging neuropsychiatric symptoms to treat in Alzheimer’s disease and has significant implications for patient and caregiver. A major source of difficulty in identifying safe and effective treatments for agitation is the lack of validated biomarkers. As such, patients may not be appropriately targeted, and Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Use of nonintrusive sensor-based information and communication technology for real-world evidence for clinical trials in dementia"> Use of nonintrusive sensor-based information and communication technology for real-world evidence for clinical trials in dementia
Posted June 21, 2018 ByCognitive function is an important end point of treatments in dementia clinical trials. Measuring cognitive function by standardized tests, however, is biased toward highly constrained environments (such as hospitals) in selected samples. Patient-powered real-world evidence using information and communication technology devices, including environmental and wearable sensors, may help to overcome Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Increased risk for dementia both before and after stroke: A population-based study in women followed over 44 years"> Increased risk for dementia both before and after stroke: A population-based study in women followed over 44 years
Posted June 21, 2018 ByLongitudinal studies are needed to understand the long-term associations between stroke and dementia. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Alzheimer's: 'Strong evidence' of virus involvement"> Alzheimer's: 'Strong evidence' of virus involvement
Posted June 21, 2018 ByA study of large sets of postmortem data provides new evidence that viruses — herpes HHV-6 and HHV-7 in particular — may be involved in Alzheimer’s. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Ethical adoption: A new imperative in the development of technology for dementia"> Ethical adoption: A new imperative in the development of technology for dementia
Posted June 21, 2018 ByTechnology interventions are showing promise to assist persons with dementia and their carers. However, low adoption rates for these technologies and ethical considerations have impeded the realization of their full potential. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Helicobacter pylori and the risk of dementia: A population-based study"> Helicobacter pylori and the risk of dementia: A population-based study
Posted June 20, 2018 ByHelicobacter pylori infection might increase risk of dementia, but available evidence is inconsistent, and longitudinal studies are sparse. We investigated the association between H. pylori serology and dementia risk in a population-based cohort. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Smoking and diabetes 'risk factors' for calcium buildup in brain"> Smoking and diabetes 'risk factors' for calcium buildup in brain
Posted June 13, 2018 ByA study of brain CT scans of patients with memory problems found that diabetes and smoking were linked to hippocampal calcifications. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Even slightly elevated blood pressure increases dementia risk"> Even slightly elevated blood pressure increases dementia risk
Posted June 13, 2018 ByHypertension in middle age is known to increase the risk of dementia, but so far the specifics are unclear. A new study sheds fresh light on this matter. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Understanding the impact of sex and gender in Alzheimer's disease: A call to action"> Understanding the impact of sex and gender in Alzheimer's disease: A call to action
Posted June 12, 2018 ByPrecision medicine methodologies and approaches have advanced our understanding of the clinical presentation, development, progression, and management of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) dementia. However, sex and gender have not yet been adequately integrated into many of these approaches. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
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Posted June 6, 2018 ByAlcohol may prime the brain for Alzheimer's, but how?"> Alcohol may prime the brain for Alzheimer's, but how?
Posted June 5, 2018 ByHeavy drinking is a risk factor for the development of Alzheimer’s. New research now reveals how alcohol may endanger the brain by impairing its defenses. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Research confirms that social interaction protects memory"> Research confirms that social interaction protects memory
Posted June 1, 2018 ByMemory naturally declines with age, but a new study shows that there may be an easy way to protect it — namely, by staying socially active. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More