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Alzheimer’s disease

·January 29, 2024·7 min read

Discontinued Medical Treatment Linked to Alzheimer’s

Researchers report a link between Alzheimer's disease and a discontinued medical treatment. In a new study, they found five cases of Alzheimer's in individuals treated as children with cadaver-derived human growth hormone (c-hGH), used in the UK from 1959 to 1985.

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·January 27, 2024·4 min read

Predicting Alzheimer’s Progression Accurately

Researchers developed an innovative learning-based framework called DETree to accurately predict the progression of Alzheimer's disease. This new tool addresses the continuous nature of Alzheimer's development.

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·January 24, 2024·4 min read

More Education, Longer Life: Global Study Reveals Link

A new study reveals that higher education levels significantly reduce the risk of death, regardless of age, sex, location, or background. Researchers found that each additional year of education decreases death risk by two percent, with 18 years of education lowering it by 34 percent.

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·January 23, 2024·5 min read

Brain Thinning Predicts Alzheimer’s 10 Years Before Symptoms

Researchers identified cortical gray matter thinning as a potential early biomarker for dementia. In a study involving 1,500 participants from diverse backgrounds, thinner cortical gray matter was linked to a higher risk of developing dementia 5 to 10 years before symptoms appeared.

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·January 23, 2024·4 min read

Strange Visual Symptoms Could Indicate Early Alzheimer’s

A study reveals new insights into posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), an early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. Analyzing data from over 1,000 patients globally, they found that 94% of PCA cases predict Alzheimer's, with the rest linked to conditions like Lewy body disease.

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·January 22, 2024·8 min read

Ancient DNA Reveals Secrets of High Modern Alzheimer’s and MS Rates

Researchers have created a vast gene bank from nearly 5,000 ancient humans, offering unprecedented insights into the historical spread of genes and diseases. This groundbreaking study linked the spread of multiple sclerosis (MS) genes to ancient migrations and discovered that genes increasing the risk of diseases like Alzheimer's originated from hunter-gatherers.

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·January 18, 2024·5 min read

RNA Interference Plays Key Role in Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study suggests that RNA interference plays a crucial role in the disease. Researchers discovered that aging and Alzheimer’s-affected brains have an imbalance between toxic and protective short RNAs (sRNAs), leading to brain cell death and DNA damage.

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·January 10, 2024·3 min read

Five Biological Variants of Alzheimer’s Discovered

Researchers have identified five biological variants of Alzheimer's disease through cerebrospinal fluid analysis, shedding new light on the complexity of the condition. These variants differ in amyloid production, blood-brain barrier integrity, nerve cell growth, protein synthesis, and immune system functioning.

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·January 8, 2024·5 min read

Novel Gene Linked to Range of Neurodegenerative Diseases Identified

Researchers uncovered a crucial link between the gene Angiogenin (ANG) and age-related neurodegenerative diseases such as frontotemporal dementia (FTD), motor neuron disease (MND), and Parkinson's disease. In its mutated form, ANG causes stem cells to delay their differentiation into specialized nerve cells, leading to neurodevelopmental defects.

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·December 26, 2023·6 min read

Uncovering the Hidden Risks of Young-Onset Dementia

A new study reveals 15 risk factors for young-onset dementia, challenging the notion that genetics are the sole cause. These factors, ranging from education and socioeconomic status to lifestyle and health issues, offer hope for prevention.

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·December 15, 2023·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Alters COVID-19 Response in Olfactory Cells

Researchers uncovered how Alzheimer's Disease (AD) impacts COVID-19 outcomes through changes in the olfactory mucosal cells. Their study focused on individuals with AD who experienced exacerbated COVID-19 symptoms.

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·December 14, 2023·5 min read

Stomach Bug Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk

A new study reveals a potential link between Helicobacter pylori infection and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Analyzing three decades of patient data, the researchers found that people over 50 with symptomatic H. pylori infection face an 11% higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s, which escalates to 24% a decade post-infection.

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Alzheimer’s disease

Discontinued Medical Treatment Linked to Alzheimer’s

Predicting Alzheimer’s Progression Accurately

More Education, Longer Life: Global Study Reveals Link

Brain Thinning Predicts Alzheimer’s 10 Years Before Symptoms

Strange Visual Symptoms Could Indicate Early Alzheimer’s

Ancient DNA Reveals Secrets of High Modern Alzheimer’s and MS Rates

RNA Interference Plays Key Role in Alzheimer’s Disease

Five Biological Variants of Alzheimer’s Discovered

Novel Gene Linked to Range of Neurodegenerative Diseases Identified

Uncovering the Hidden Risks of Young-Onset Dementia

Alzheimer’s Alters COVID-19 Response in Olfactory Cells

Stomach Bug Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk

How Scientists Cracked the Ketamine Code for Depression

Brain Prioritizes “Sound Offsets” During Hearing Repair

Glucose Levels Signal the Growth of Myelin

Why Your Brain “Dreams” Even When You’re Awake

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