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Alzheimer’s disease

·April 4, 2022·7 min read

Loss of Neurons, Not Lack of Sleep, Makes Alzheimer’s Patients Drowsy

Degeneration of neurons associated with wakefulness, and not a lack of sleep, makes Alzheimer's patients more drowsy. The degeneration of these neurons is caused by the tau protein. In PSP, the damage to the neurons was associated with symptoms of sleep deprivation.

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·April 4, 2022·6 min read

Alzheimer’s Disease: The Identification of 75 Genetic Risk Factors Brings New Insights

Researchers have identified 75 regions of the genome associated with Alzheimer's disease, including 42 novel regions. The findings shed new light on the biological mechanisms of Alzheimer's and provide a new avenue for the treatment of this neurodegenerative disorder.

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·April 1, 2022·4 min read

Half of Older Adults Now Die With a Dementia Diagnosis, up Sharply From Two Decades Ago

Almost 50% of older adults now die with a recorded diagnosis of dementia, up 36% from two decades ago.

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·April 1, 2022·6 min read

The Role of Gut Microbiota in Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study aims to investigate the role the gastrointestinal microbiota may play in Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.

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·March 29, 2022·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Leads to Changes in the Small Blood Vessels in the Brain

Protein deposits from senile plaques affect the walls of blood vessels and alter their growth factor, causing dysfunction in the brain's small blood vessels.

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·March 29, 2022·4 min read

Promising Alzheimer’s Drug May Also Improve Memory in Down Syndrome and Normal Aging

GM-CSF/sargramostim, a drug that improved memory in Alzheimer's patients during a phase II clinical trial, also appears to improve cognitive function in older adults and those with Down syndrome.

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·March 28, 2022·4 min read

Where You Live Is a Factor in Your Dementia Risk

Older adults who live in more affluent areas have better memories and a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease than those who live in less affluent areas.

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·March 28, 2022·4 min read

New Computational Model Proposed for Alzheimer’s Disease

A new computational model uses the entire function of the brain rather than specific networks or areas to explain the relationship between mental processing and brain anatomy. The model aims to discover how the brain works and breaks down as a result of aging and dementia.

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·March 23, 2022·4 min read

How TREM2 Gene Mutation in Brain Microglia Immune Cells Can Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

A molecular process caused by the TREM2 gene mutation in the brain's microglia increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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·March 23, 2022·3 min read

Intake of FDA-Approved Drug Modulates Disease Progression in Alzheimer’s Model

Niaspan, an FDA-approved drug, limits disease progression in lab models of Alzheimer's disease.

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·March 23, 2022·3 min read

Lipid and Glucose Levels at Age 35 Associated With Alzheimer’s Disease

Low HDL and high triglyceride levels in the blood at 35 were associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life. Additionally, higher glucose levels between 51 and 60 were linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer's.

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·March 21, 2022·2 min read

Mapping the Brain for Early Alzheimer’s Detection

A new study aims to map the brain from the onset of Alzheimer's disease through the different progressive stages via neuroimaging data to identify novel biomarkers associated with the disease at different stages.

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Alzheimer’s disease

Loss of Neurons, Not Lack of Sleep, Makes Alzheimer’s Patients Drowsy

Alzheimer’s Disease: The Identification of 75 Genetic Risk Factors Brings New Insights

Half of Older Adults Now Die With a Dementia Diagnosis, up Sharply From Two Decades Ago

The Role of Gut Microbiota in Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Leads to Changes in the Small Blood Vessels in the Brain

Promising Alzheimer’s Drug May Also Improve Memory in Down Syndrome and Normal Aging

Where You Live Is a Factor in Your Dementia Risk

New Computational Model Proposed for Alzheimer’s Disease

How TREM2 Gene Mutation in Brain Microglia Immune Cells Can Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

Intake of FDA-Approved Drug Modulates Disease Progression in Alzheimer’s Model

Lipid and Glucose Levels at Age 35 Associated With Alzheimer’s Disease

Mapping the Brain for Early Alzheimer’s Detection

Individual Cone Cells Create Our Sharpest Sight

How Your Neighborhood and Nation Shape Your Brain’s Age

Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Shrinks Neurons

Noninvasive Stimulation “Talks” to the Brain’s Memory Center

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