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Alzheimer’s disease

·November 11, 2020·2 min read

Link Between Sleep Apnea and Increased Risk of Dementia

Severe obstructive sleep apnea is linked to an increase of the amyloid beta protein, resulting in a greater risk of sufferers developing dementia.

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·November 2, 2020·3 min read

Root Bacterium to Fight Alzheimer’s

Rhizolutin, a bacterium found in the soil close to the roots of ginseng plants, appears to significantly dissociate the protein aggregates associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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·October 26, 2020·4 min read

Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease Traced to Mutation in Common Enzyme

Mutations to the MARK4 gene causes the properties of tau to change, making them more likely to aggregate and become more insoluble.

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·October 26, 2020·5 min read

Hard Physical Work Significantly Increases the Risk of Dementia

Those who work in physically demanding jobs have a 55% higher risk of developing dementia than those who have more sedentary careers.

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·October 22, 2020·3 min read

Bacterial Metabolism of Dietary Soy May Lower Risk Factor for Dementia

Study reports a metabolite produced following the consumption of dietary soy may lower risk factors for dementia.

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·October 21, 2020·2 min read

Community Noise May Affect Dementia Risk

People living in areas with high levels of daytime noise had a 36% higher risk of being diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, and a 30% increased risk of Alzheimer's disease than those living in quieter neighborhoods.

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·October 15, 2020·3 min read

Lack of Interest Linked With Increased Risk of Dementia

People who experience severe apathy have a significantly higher risk of developing dementia, a new study reports.

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·October 14, 2020·2 min read

Artificial Intelligence Used to ‘Redefine’ Alzheimer’s Disease

New artificial intelligence technology will analyze clinical data, brain images, and genetic information from Alzheimer's patients to look for new biomarkers associated with the neurodegenerative disease.

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·October 12, 2020·3 min read

Brain Regions With Impaired Blood Flow Have Higher Tau Levels

Impaired blood flow to specific areas of the brain coincides with Tau buildup in Alzheimer's patients. As cognition declines, the relationship between vascular dysfunction and Tau accumulation strengthens.

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·October 7, 2020·3 min read

Does General Anesthesia Increase Dementia Risk?

Researchers report there is no increased risk of being diagnosed with dementia in those who received general anesthesia compared to those who didn't.

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·October 6, 2020·6 min read

Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Disrupts Endocytosis, but Another Disease-Linked Gene Could Help

The Alzheimer's risk gene ApoE4 hampers the process of endocytosis in astrocytes.

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·October 6, 2020·6 min read

Evidence of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s & MND in Brains of Young People Exposed to Dirty Air

An examination of brainstems from children and young adults constantly exposed to air pollution reveals markers of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and motor neuron disease. Findings suggest air pollution poses risks of serious neurological damage from an early age.

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Alzheimer’s disease

Link Between Sleep Apnea and Increased Risk of Dementia

Root Bacterium to Fight Alzheimer’s

Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease Traced to Mutation in Common Enzyme

Hard Physical Work Significantly Increases the Risk of Dementia

Bacterial Metabolism of Dietary Soy May Lower Risk Factor for Dementia

Community Noise May Affect Dementia Risk

Lack of Interest Linked With Increased Risk of Dementia

Artificial Intelligence Used to ‘Redefine’ Alzheimer’s Disease

Brain Regions With Impaired Blood Flow Have Higher Tau Levels

Does General Anesthesia Increase Dementia Risk?

Alzheimer’s Risk Gene Disrupts Endocytosis, but Another Disease-Linked Gene Could Help

Evidence of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s & MND in Brains of Young People Exposed to Dirty Air

The Molecular Code Behind Gut-Brain Communication

Gut Bacteria May Predict Parkinson’s Before Symptoms Appear

Study Links Sterol-Inhibiting Drugs to Autism Risk

SP8 Breakthrough: A Foundational Step Toward Human Limb Regeneration

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