Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is a neurological syndrome, associated with both frontotemporal dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, in which progressive language impairment emerges as the most salient clinical feature during the initial stages of disease. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Archive for December, 2018
Genetic screen in a large series of patients with primary progressive aphasia"> Genetic screen in a large series of patients with primary progressive aphasia
Posted December 29, 2018 ByWhat were the most intriguing medical studies of 2018?"> What were the most intriguing medical studies of 2018?
Posted December 21, 2018 ByAs 2018 slowly but surely draws to a close, we give you an overview of some of the most read and thought-provoking medical research of this year. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
6 months of exercise may reverse mild cognitive impairment"> 6 months of exercise may reverse mild cognitive impairment
Posted December 21, 2018 ByA new study finds that 6 months of exercise, when added to dieting, can reverse 9 years of decline in certain cognitive functions. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Alzheimer's: Study zeroes in on brain's weakest link"> Alzheimer's: Study zeroes in on brain's weakest link
Posted December 20, 2018 ByIn a new study, researchers find out which brain cells are most vulnerable to the accumulation of toxic plaques that drive Alzheimer’s and speculate why. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Type 2 diabetes and cognitive decline: Study finds link"> Type 2 diabetes and cognitive decline: Study finds link
Posted December 17, 2018 ByNew research examines cognitive function and brain atrophy in both people with and without type 2 diabetes over the course of approximately 5 years. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Subjective cognitive decline and rates of incident Alzheimer's disease and non–Alzheimer's disease dementia"> Subjective cognitive decline and rates of incident Alzheimer's disease and non–Alzheimer's disease dementia
Posted December 13, 2018 ByIn this multicenter study on subjective cognitive decline (SCD) in community-based and memory clinic settings, we assessed the (1) incidence of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and non-AD dementia and (2) determinants of progression to dementia. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Perspectives on ethnic and racial disparities in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias: Update and areas of immediate need"> Perspectives on ethnic and racial disparities in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias: Update and areas of immediate need
Posted December 13, 2018 ByAlzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRDs) are a global crisis facing the aging population and society as a whole. With the numbers of people with ADRDs predicted to rise dramatically across the world, the scientific community can no longer neglect the need for research focusing on ADRDs among underrepresented ethnoracial Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Future of Alzheimer's therapy: What is the best approach?"> Future of Alzheimer's therapy: What is the best approach?
Posted December 10, 2018 ByA new comprehensive review assesses current clinical trials for Alzheimer’s drugs and advises on the best therapeutic approach going forward. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
A new blood test could help diagnose Alzheimer's"> A new blood test could help diagnose Alzheimer's
Posted December 8, 2018 ByNew research focuses on an accurate blood test for Alzheimer’s disease. If scientists replicate the study’s promising results, it may be a breakthrough. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Dementia: Gene study boosts search for treatment"> Dementia: Gene study boosts search for treatment
Posted December 4, 2018 ByUsing an innovative analytical approach, researchers pinpointed genes that play an important role in the protein buildup associated with dementia. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Editorial Board"> Editorial Board
Posted December 4, 2018 ByDietary changes and cognition over 2 years within a multidomain intervention trial—The Finnish Geriatric Intervention Study to Prevent Cognitive Impairment and Disability (FINGER)"> Dietary changes and cognition over 2 years within a multidomain intervention trial—The Finnish Geriatric Intervention Study to Prevent Cognitive Impairment and Disability (FINGER)
Posted December 4, 2018 ByAssociation between healthy diet and better cognition is well established, but evidence is limited to evaluate the effect of dietary changes adopted in older age. Read & Research Alzheimer’s More
Alzheimer's Association Update"> Alzheimer's Association Update
Posted December 1, 2018 ByThe Alzheimer’s Association, in partnership with the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) and Alzheimer’s Society (UK), has awarded 21 grants totaling more than $500,000 that aim to improve quality of life for people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders program supports emerging Read & Research Alzheimer’s More