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·October 29, 2018·4 min read

Loneliness Increased Dementia Risk

Researchers provide further evidence that social isolation can increase the risk of developing dementia in older people.

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·October 23, 2018·3 min read

Reversing Memory Loss: Mouse Study

Researchers report osterocalcin, a naturally occurring hormone, can help boost memory in aging mice. The findings pave the way for new treatments to help stave off, and possibly reverse memory loss in humans.

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·October 22, 2018·5 min read

Deep Brain Stimulation Not Effective For Treating Early Alzheimer’s

Researchers report deep brain stimulation has little benefit for those suffering from early onset Alzheimer's disease.

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·October 22, 2018·7 min read

Machine Learning Uncovers Dementia Subtypes

A new machine learning algorithm is able to automatically able to distinguish between different patterns of progression in patients with a range of different dementias. The algorithm could enable to identify which treatments are most suited to individual patients.

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·October 20, 2018·4 min read

Chronic Inflammation Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s

A new study reveals carriers of the ApoE4 gene who have chronic inflammation are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.

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·October 19, 2018·5 min read

Does Herpes Cause Alzheimer’s?

A new study looks at the possible causal link between the herpes virus and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report antiviral drugs significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia in patients with severe herpes infections.

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·October 19, 2018·5 min read

Regulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Researchers report activating microglia may help reduce the imbalance between neuroprotection and neurotoxicity for neurodegenerative diseases.

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·October 16, 2018·2 min read

Researchers Break New Ground in Understanding the Workings of the Lymphatic System

Researchers have identified the signaling molecules that activate the lymphatic pathway. The study also identified the cells that produce the signaling molecule and how they are used in lymphatic development.

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·October 15, 2018·4 min read

Many Cases of Dementia May Arise From Non-Inherited DNA ‘Spelling Mistakes’

Researchers report spontaneous errors in DNA that arise as our cells divide and reproduce may be at the root of Alzheimer's disease. The findings suggest the cause of certain neurodegenerative diseases could be traced back to embryonic development.

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·October 15, 2018·8 min read

Early Alzheimer’s Brain Pathology Linked to Psychiatric Symptoms

Researchers report the earliest signs of neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer's disease are linked to some psychiatric symptoms, including anxiety, depression and sleep disturbances. The findings could lead to earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's.

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·October 9, 2018·5 min read

New Alzheimer’s Biomarker Identified with Help of CRISPR

With the aid of CRISPR gene editing techniques, researchers have identified a new biomarker for Alzheimer's disease. The study reports a deficiency of the protein STIM1 could be implicated in the sporadic version of the neurodegenerative disease.