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Small study finds microdoses of cannabis stalled cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients
As the world's population ages, the number of people living with dementias such as Alzheimer's disease increases. Given the lack... Read more
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NU-9 halts Alzheimer's disease in animal model before symptoms begin
An experimental drug developed at Northwestern University has demonstrated further promise as an early intervention for Alzheimer's disease.... Read more -
Alzheimer's disease more prevalent in older people than previously thought
New research, published in Nature, has provided the first ever population-based data on the frequency of Alzheimer's disease neuropathological changes... Read more -
How an antiviral defense mechanism may lead to Alzheimer's disease
One of the main proteins that contributes to Alzheimer's disease is called phospho-tau (p-tau). When p-tau gets too many phosphate... Read more -
Concurrent frailty and depression likely boost dementia risk in older people
Concurrent physical frailty and depression likely boost the risk of dementia in older people, with the interaction of these two... Read more -
Quality of carbohydrates in diet may play key role in prevention of dementia
The quality and quantity of carbohydrates in the diet play a decisive role in the development of dementias. This is... Read more -
Stroke and dementia: Combating loss of function in small vessels of the brain
A new study identifies molecular factors that promote small vessel disease—and an active drug that can restore impaired vascular functions.... Read more -
Why a mild brain injury can trigger Alzheimer's
New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine is revealing why traumatic brain injury increases the chance of... Read more -
Digital tools can improve dementia care—for people with dementia aging in place and their caregivers
Digital technology is ever-present in how we operate in daily life, particularly to connect with others. While touted as a... Read more -
Specific depressive symptoms in midlife linked to increased dementia risk
Six particular depressive symptoms when experienced in midlife predict dementia risk more than two decades later, finds a new study... Read more -
Study establishes practical definition for rapidly progressive dementia
A new multicenter study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has established a practical, evidence-based definition of rapidly progressive dementia (RPD),... Read more -
Framework can improve Alzheimer's treatment efficacy by tracking anti-Aβ therapy response
In the last few years, progress has been made in the fight against Alzheimer's disease with a class of therapies... Read more -
Transfusing blood from old mice accelerates Alzheimer's progression in an animal model
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia worldwide and continues to be one of the greatest public health... Read more -
Plasma p-tau217 can reliably detect preclinical Alzheimer disease
Plasma phosphorylated tau 217 (p-tau217) can reliably detect Alzheimer disease (AD) pathology in the preclinical stage, according to a meta-analysis... Read more -
Brain stimulation during sleep boosts weak memories in mice
Manipulating mouse brains during sleep improved their ability to remember new experiences that would normally be forgotten—a finding with important... Read more
