New model reveals hidden patterns in Alzheimer’s

“This research shows that [Alzheimer's disease] progresses differently in each person, with unique patterns of biomarker changes.”

Shantell Kirkendoll-Duke • futurity
April 17, 2024 ~6 min

Air pollution boosts Alzheimer’s disease risk

A new study has found that adults exposed to high levels of air pollution were at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Rob Spahr-Emory • futurity
April 11, 2024 ~4 min


Family caregivers can help shape the outcomes for their loved ones – an ICU nurse explains their vital role

Including the family in a patient’s treatment plan can help shorten hospital stays and assist in recovery. But caregivers often pay a price.

Courtney Graetzer, Critical Care Registered Nurse, Vanderbilt University • conversation
April 9, 2024 ~9 min

UK-wide trials to begin on blood tests for diagnosing dementia

Cambridge researchers are helping lead countrywide trials to identify accurate and quick blood tests that can diagnose dementia, in a bid to improve the UK’s

Cambridge University News • cambridge
April 4, 2024 ~6 min

Human brains are getting bigger

Human brains are getting bigger. Researchers hypothesize that might be good news for dementia risk.

Lisa Howard-UC Davis • futurity
March 26, 2024 ~6 min

Study: Movement disorder ALS and cognitive disorder FTLD show strong molecular overlaps

Single-cell gene expression patterns in the brain, and evidence from follow-up experiments, reveal many shared cellular and molecular similarities that could be targeted for potential treatment.

David Orenstein | The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory • mit
March 22, 2024 ~9 min

Is the definition of Alzheimer’s disease wrong?

On this episode of the Big Brains podcast, neurobiologist Karl Herrup argues we need to go back to the drawing board on Alzheimer's disease.

U. Chicago • futurity
March 22, 2024 ~3 min

Keto diet delays Alzheimer’s memory loss in mice

A molecule found in the keto diet plays a key role in preventing early memory decline in mice, researchers say.

Amy Quinton-UC Davis • futurity
March 21, 2024 ~4 min


Blame gut bacteria for why more women develop Alzheimer’s?

Two new studies investigate the roles of the gut microbiome and estrogen in higher Alzheimer's disease rates among women.

Matt Wood-U. Chicago • futurity
March 21, 2024 ~9 min

New studies suggest millions with mild cognitive impairment go undiagnosed, often until it’s too late

Medicare covers an annual well-check visit that could potentially identify cognitive issues, but only about half of beneficiaries take advantage of them.

Ying Liu, Research Scientist, Center for Economic and Social Research, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences • conversation
March 21, 2024 ~6 min

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