Latest

dementia

Image of a brain slice of an Alzheimer's patient.

Featured Most Popular Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 15, 2016·4 min read

First Case of Alzheimer’s Disease in HIV-Positive Patient Reported

Researchers report on finding symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in an HIV positive patient.

Image shows nerve fiber in the submandibular gland.

Featured Neurology

·April 12, 2016·4 min read

A Tissue Biomarker for Dementia With Lewy Bodies and Parkinson’s Disease

Biopsy of submandibular gland may reveal signature alpha-synuclein associated with Parkinson's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies.

Featured Neurology

·April 11, 2016·3 min read

Why People With Alzheimer’s Stop Recognizing the Faces of Loved Ones

In addition to causing memory loss, Alzheimer's disease also impairs visual facial perception, a new study reveals.

Featured Neurology

·April 10, 2016·4 min read

Diabetes and Dementia Link: Alzheimer’s Impairs Insulin Signalling

A new study reports Alzheimer's disease impairs insulin signalling in the hypothalamus, making it more likely that a person with Alzheimer's to develop diabetes.

Image shows how a hemorrhagic stroke can occur in the brain.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·April 8, 2016·4 min read

Set of Genes Linked to Stroke and Dementia Identified

Researchers believe they have identified a new set of genes that could be responsible for stroke and dementia.

Image shows a person's head and the outline of a brain in orange.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·April 5, 2016·4 min read

Research Holds Promise for Alzheimer’s Diagnostic Blood Test

Researchers report blood microRNA levels could reflect brain changes.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 31, 2016·4 min read

How Long Term Memories are Erased

Researchers believe they may have uncovered vital clues as to how long term memories may be erased.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·March 29, 2016·4 min read

Unpredictability Improves Memory Recall

Researchers believe their findings could help to develop better cognitive training for those at risk for Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Neurology

·March 24, 2016·3 min read

Tooth Loss Increases Risk of Dementia and Reduced Cognitive Function

A new study shows an association between tooth loss and diminished cognitive function in adults.

Image shows a man in sporting head gear.

Featured Neurology

·March 23, 2016·3 min read

Study Links Head Injuries to Dementia

Researchers report repeated minor trauma to the head and other body parts can lead to early dementia.

Image shows the location of the hippocampus in the brain.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·March 22, 2016·3 min read

Infrequent Computer Use May Be An Indicator of Early Cognitive Decline

A new study reports on a significant correlation between infrequent daily computer use and smaller hippocampal volume, an indicator of an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.