The Brain Combats Dementia By Shifting Resources
A new study reveals the brain may reassign tasks to different regions of the brain in order to counter the onset of neurodegenerative diseases. ... Read More...
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Study Confirms Link Between TBI and Dementia
A new, large scale study reveals people who have experienced a traumatic brain injury have a significantly increased risk of developing dementia than those without a history of TBI. ... Read More...
Alzheimer’s Disease Redefined
Researchers have published a new research framework that defines Alzheimer's disease by brain changes, not symptoms.... Read More...
ALS and FTD Share Genetic Link
A new study links common genetic variants to both ALS and frontotemporal dementia. The findings could help in the development of treatment strategies for both disorders, researchers report.... Read More...
Circadian Clock That Controls Daily Aggression Rhythms Located
Researchers have identified specific neurons and networks that regulate 'sundowning', a phenomenon commonly seen in Alzheimer's patients who exhibit worsening confusion and aggression levels at the end of the day.... Read More...
Antiepileptic Drugs Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s
A new study reveals antiepileptic drugs with side effects of impairing cognitive function can increase the risk of patients developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, the higher the dose of the medication used, the greater the risk of developing dementia, researchers report.... Read More...
New Blood Test Useful to Detect Those at Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s
Researchers have developed a new blood test capable of detecting biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease long before the first symptoms appear.... Read More...
Long Term Caffeine Use Worsens Alzheimer’s Symptoms
A new study reports caffeine may worsen neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease. Caffeine, researchers report, exacerbates neophobia, anxiety and cognitive flexibility in mouse models of the disease. ... Read More...
Novel PET Imaging Agent Could Help Guide Therapy for Brain Diseases
Researchers have developed a new imaging agent, which uses PET scans to target receptors neurons implicated in memory and learning.... Read More...
Nicotinic Receptor and Long-Term Memory Study Paves Way for Targeted Dementia Therapy
Researchers report alpha 7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors enhance communication between the hippocampus and frontal cortex, where as a4b7 nicotinic receptors decrease the communication. The findings may have implications for the way stimulation of acetylcholine can be used to treat dementia.... Read More...
Older Adults Who Have Slower Walking Speeds May Have Increased Dementia Risk
A new study reveals older adults with slower walking speeds are at an increased risk of developing dementia. ... Read More...
How Do We Lose Memory? A STEP at a Time
A new study reports increased levels of STEP in the hippocampus is linked to mild cognitive impairment.... Read More...