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·July 10, 2023·4 min read

Eye to the Mind: AI Pinpoints Cognitive Impairment via Retinal Images

Researchers have devised an innovative machine learning model that uses retinal images to distinguish normal cognitive function from mild cognitive impairment. This model represents a new, non-invasive, and cost-effective method to detect early signs of cognitive decline, which could lead to Alzheimer's disease.

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·September 3, 2019·4 min read

Diet’s effect on gut bacteria could play role in reducing Alzheimer’s risk

A modified Mediterranean-ketogenic diet can modulate the gut microbiome and metabolites associated with improvements in Alzheimer's disease biomarkers.

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·January 3, 2018·4 min read

Genetic Factors that Contribute to Alzheimer’s Identified

Boston University School of Medicine researchers have identified several new genes associated with Alzheimer's disease, including some which may cause functional and structural alterations in the brain. The findings could help to shed light on the processes leading up to the development of the neurodegenerative disease.

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·November 10, 2017·3 min read

Smell Test Challenge Suggests Clinical Benefit for Some Before Development of Alzheimer’s

Columbia researchers have identified a way in which to determine if a patient with MCI may respond to cholinesterase inhibitors.

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·June 12, 2017·4 min read

Can A Single Exercise Session Benefit Your Brain?

Summary: Researchers document not only the behavioral and cognitive effects of a single exercise session, but also the neurochemical and...

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·February 24, 2017·5 min read

Using Virtual Reality to Detect Mild Cognitive Impairment

Researchers report mild cognitive impairment can be remotely detected with the help of a self administered brain training game.

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·October 25, 2016·5 min read

Tracking Alzheimer’s Progression By Analyzing Brain Structure Shape

Structural brain asymmetries are greater in those who are most likely to develop dementia, a new study reports.

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·May 24, 2016·4 min read

Current Screening Methods Miss Mild Cognitive Impairment in Many

A high number of false negative results from neuroimaging tests mean many people at increased risk of Alzheimer's may not be getting timely diagnosis or care, a new study reports.

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·February 8, 2016·4 min read

Neuroprotective Protein in Blood Could Be an Alzheimer’s Biomarker

Findings could help physicians screen for, and effectively diagnose Alzheimer's disease, researchers say.

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·January 4, 2016·3 min read

Anticholinergic Drugs Do Not Increase Dementia Risk in Parkinson’s

A new study reports Parkinson's patients who take anticholinergic medications show no significant decline in cognitive performance from those who do not take the medications.