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

Hospice care for those with dementia falls far short of meeting people’s needs at the end of life

When dementia patients on Medicare enroll in hospice, they lose other crucial supports and services.

Maria J Silveira, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan • conversation
April 1, 2024 ~10 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

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

Living in poorer neighborhoods tied to faster brain aging

Living in poorer neighborhoods is linked to higher risk of dementia and faster brain aging, according to new research.

Duke University • futurity
March 21, 2024 ~8 min

Scientists identify genes linked to DNA damage and human disease

Cambridge scientists have identified more than one hundred key genes linked to DNA damage through systematic screening of nearly 1,000 genetically modified

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Feb. 16, 2024 ~3 min

Are stressed brain cells to blame for neurodegenerative disease?

New research suggests that constant stress triggered by clumping proteins kills brain cells rather than the clumps themselves.

Robert Sanders-UC Berkeley • futurity
Feb. 15, 2024 ~12 min

Family caregivers face financial burdens, isolation and limited resources − a social worker explains how to improve quality of life for this growing population

Family caregivers who have stronger support networks and positive communication with loved ones tend to be more resilient.

Kathy L. Lee, Assistant Professor of Gerontological Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington • conversation
Feb. 12, 2024 ~9 min


Heart attacks, cancer, dementia, premature deaths: 4 essential reads on the health effects driving EPA’s new fine particle air pollution standard

On Feb. 7, 2024, the EPA strengthened the federal limit for annual levels of fine particulate air pollution, or PM2.5. Many serious health effects have been linked to PM2.5 exposure.

Jennifer Weeks, Senior Environment + Cities Editor, The Conversation • conversation
Feb. 8, 2024 ~8 min

Researchers get closer to diagnosing CTE in living patients

Researchers have taken a step closer to being able to diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy in living patients, rather than after death.

Gina DiGravio-Boston • futurity
Feb. 6, 2024 ~6 min

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