FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 26, 2018·3 min readA Safe and Non-Invasive Way to Open the Blood-Brain Barrier in Alzheimer’s PatientsResearchers use focused ultrasound to safely and non-invasively open the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 24, 2018·5 min readTesting Autobiographical Memory for Early Alzheimer’s DetectionResearchers report administering an autobiographical memory test to those with genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's may determine who will develop the disease. The study found those with the APOE e4 mutation describe autobiographical memories in much less detail than those without the mutation.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 23, 2018·6 min readThe Molecular Link Between Aging and NeurodegenerationA new study provides new clues for the links between aging and neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 23, 2018·4 min readAlzheimer’s May Soon Be Predicted During Eye ExamsAccording to researchers, it may soon be possible to diagnose Alzheimer's disease during a simple eye exam. The study reports those with elevated amyloid and tau levels have significant thinning at the center of the retina.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 15, 2018·5 min readBrain Networks Responsible for Naming Objects IdentifiedResearchers have identified specific brain networks that helps us associate objects with their names. The study sheds light on how the brain connects meaning to words and could help explain why people with neurodegenerative diseases often have problems naming every day objects.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 14, 2018·3 min readNew Genes that May Contribute to Alzheimer’s IdentifiedStudying the exomes of 6,000 Alzheimer's patients and 5,000 without the disease, researchers have identified new rare variations in genes that may contribute to dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 10, 2018·6 min readElderly Dialysis Patients Have a Higher Risk of DementiaA new study reports older adults who receive dialysis treatment for kidney disease have an increased risk of being diagnosed with dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 8, 2018·4 min readNew Insight on Alzheimer’s: Link Between Dementia and Eye Diseases DiscoveredA new study reveals a considerable link between three common eye diseases and an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Researchers believe their findings could help physicians better detect those at risk of developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 2, 2018·4 min readActing is Key to Remembering TasksResearchers say acting out scenarios may help to improve prospective memory. Poor prospective memory, researchers report, may be an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 1, 2018·4 min readAlzheimer’s Drug May Stop Disease If Used Before Symptoms AppearResearchers report memantine, an FDA approved drug, may not only alleviate symptoms of mild Alzheimer's disease, but could also prevent progression of the disease if used before symptoms appear.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·July 30, 2018·2 min readAlzheimer’s Risk Gene Impairs Neurogenesis: Mouse StudyA new mouse study finds APOE genes, commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease, impairs the development of new neurons in areas of the brain associated with memory.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 30, 2018·5 min readAdvancing the Search for Antibodies to Treat Alzheimer’sTwo new studies shed light on the most toxic forms of amyloid beta and suggest how researchers can find new antibodies to help target these structures in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
