Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia

Could we pack the dementia-fighting benefits of exercise into a pill? An intriguing mouse study conducted by USC scientists suggests it may be possible.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

Research involving the UAB reveals the most effective way to talk to people with Alzheimer’s so that their emotional response and their levels of attention and understanding are the highest possible.This article was originally published […]

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children’s Hospital and collaborating institutions discovered that the enzyme TYK2 transforms the normal protein tau into one […]

Can large national health plans make an impact in reducing prescribing of high-risk medications to people with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias by mailing patients, caregivers and their health care providers educational materials?This article was […]

One of the first studies to investigate the prevalence of unrecognized cognitive impairment among patients seen at Federally Qualified Health Centers, has found that it is ubiquitous, especially among minoritized older adults. These facilities provide […]

A new therapy may delay Alzheimer’s disease progression by years, according to a study by researchers at Texas A&M University College of Medicine. Published in the Journal of Extracellular Vesicles, the research aims to explore […]

Attempts to discover a breakthrough dementia drug might be drawing attention these days, but traditional medicinal products can offer hints for preventive medicine.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is currently largely based on the presence of biomarkers. This may lead to a problematic over-diagnosis if this is incorrectly interpreted. To counter this problem, a global expert panel led […]

Nearly 7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and this number is predicted to double by 2060. While aging and genetic predisposition are the most important risk factors for Alzheimer’s, epidemiological studies suggest that lifestyle factors […]

Researchers in South Korea have developed an AI-based technology that can analyze the voice/speech of the elderly to screen and detect those who are at high risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia.This article was […]