Changes in Blood Flow in The Brain Earliest Feature of Alzheimer’s
Study reveals changes in blood flow to different brain areas may be the earliest sign of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
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Methotrexate Exposure Impacts Cognitive Processes Cancer Survivors Need to Multitask
According to researchers, pediatric leukemia patients exposed to high levels of methotrexate are more likely to have problems with mental flexibility and other cognitive skills as long term survivors.... Read More...
Alzheimer’s Protein More Versatile Than Previously Thought
Amyloid beta pathology may be more versatile than previously thought, a new study reports.... Read More...
Biomarker for Early Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease Identified
A new study reports lower concentrations of α-synuclein in the cerebrospinal fluid of Parkinson's patients is associated with reduced cognitive performance.... Read More...
Oh Baby! Understanding Pregnancy Brain
A new paper looks at the neuroscience of pregnancy and suggests the 'pregnancy brain' really does exist.... Read More...
Mechanism for Specific Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder Discovered
Researchers have identified a gene variant linked to psychotic symptoms and cognitive impairment in people with bipolar disorder.... Read More...
Noninvasive Brain Palpation May Soon Be Possible
Researchers have developed a new imaging method that produces the same information as invasive brain palpation procedures. ... Read More...
Researchers Discover Unexpected Link Between Chronic Pain and Choroid Plexus
Researchers have discovered a novel link between the size of the choroid plexus and complex regional pain syndrome. ... Read More...
New Imaging Method Increases Chance of Early Detection for Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study reports amyloid PET imaging is as effective as the more common cerebrospinal fluid sample test for detecting Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Could Your Sleep Position Help Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk?
According to a new study, sleeping on your side helps the clear the brain of some neurotoxins, like amyloid beta, and could potentially reduce risk for developing some neurodegenerative disorders.... Read More...
Early Detection of Alzheimer’s May be Possible With Saliva Test and Other New Tests
Researchers suggest a number of new tests for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, including a saliva test.... Read More...
Impact of APOE E4 May Be Apparent Years Before Alzheimer’s Symptoms Appear
Researchers have discovered a well known genetic variant linked to Alzheimer's could be promoting deposits of neurotoxic plaques in the brain years prior to symptoms of the disease developing.... Read More...