FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 4, 2020·5 min readBlood test identifies risk of disease linked to stroke and dementiaSix proteins in the blood can be used to assess a person's risk of developing cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD). CSVD has been linked to an increased risk of stroke and Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 26, 2018·5 min readLifestyle Factors Linked to Brain Health of Young AdultsA new study reports lifestyle choices, such as smoking or drinking alcohol during early adulthood, can increase the risk of developing dementia or having a stroke later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 18, 2016·5 min readCalcium Supplements Linked to Dementia Risk in Women With Certain Health ConditionsAccording to researchers, calcium supplements could be associated with an increased risk of developing dementia in older women who have had a stroke or show signs of cerebrovascular disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 5, 2016·6 min readCerebrovascular Disease Linked to Alzheimer’sDiseases blood vessels in the brain could contribute to the onset of Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 30, 2016·5 min readMolecular Cause of a Common Cerebrovascular Disease DiscoveredResearchers have identified the molecular mechanism behind cerebral cavernous malformations.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 5, 2016·3 min readCerebrovascular Disease Linked to Psychosis in Alzheimer’s DiseaseAccording to a new study, cerebrovascular disease is a major determinant of psychosis in Alzheimer's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 10, 2015·3 min readBrain Changes Reflect Higher Risk of Stroke in Women Who Experience More Nighttime Hot FlashesA new study examines the connection between hot flashes in menopause and brain health.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 23, 2013·2 min readMRI-Based Measurement Helps Predict Vascular Disease in the BrainUsing MRI neuroimaging technology, researchers were able to predict the risk for cerebrovascular disease in patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 19, 2013·2 min readIt’s Not Just Amyloid: White Matter Hyperintensities and Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study suggest that along with amyloid deposits, white matter hyperintensities may be a second necessary factor for the development of Alzheimer’s disease.Read More