How is their development going? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease has relied on cognitive symptoms until recently. While brain imaging scans and cerebrospinal fluid assays can be used for Alzheimer’s diagnosis, these methods are expensive, invasive, or not easily accessible. Technological advances have finally led to the development of ultra-sensitive blood-based biomarkers … Read more
Potassium biomarker may aid early diagnosis …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestA newly identified biomarker may eventually help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease sooner. Image credit: Yoss Sabalet/Getty Images.There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers are focused on finding new ways to diagnose this type of dementia early. Scientists from the University of … Read more
Where you live linked to how timely your diagnosis may be …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestDepending on where in the United States a person lives, they may be more or less likely to receive a timely dementia diagnosis. Image credit: ZOA PHOTO/Stocksy.Diagnoses and treatment of dementia vary widely across the United States, according … Read more
Are newly approved Alzheimer’s drugs as promising as we’d hoped? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> After a lull of nearly 2 decades, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved some novel drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease since 2021. Most of these drugs are antibody therapies targeting toxic protein aggregates in the brain. Their … Read more
Heart health and Alzheimer’s: What is the link? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestResearchers have uncovered a genetic link between heart disease and Alzheimer’s. Image credit: Maciej Frolow/Getty Images.There is a known association between Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular disease. Past research shows there may be a possible genetic link between these two conditions. Researchers … Read more
New mechanism for toxic plaque formation uncovered …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestRecent research uncovers new mechanisms for plaque formation in Alzheimer’s disease. Design by MNT; Photography by Richard Bailey/Getty Images & The Journal of Cell Biology, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.New research shows that glial cells play an important role in producing amyloid beta, a … Read more
Mouse study tests new approach to restoring memory …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestCould an experimental new drug help restore memory in Alzheimer’s? Image credit: Chelsea Victoria/Stocksy.Although Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, there is still no cure for the disease.New disease-modifying drugs have shown potential, but there are concerns about … Read more
Which factors can help predict cognitive decline? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestFactors including a history of irregular heart rhythms and struggles to participate in daily activities could help predict a person’s rate of cognitive decline. Image credit: FG Trade/Getty Images.A new study has revealed that older age, female gender, irregular heart rhythms and … Read more
Can lowering cholesterol reduce Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s risk? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestResearch sheds new light on the role of cholesterol in brain health. Design by MNT; Photography by Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images & Ed Reschke/Getty Images.Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is an essential part of the membranes of all cells.It is produced by … Read more
Processed red meat increases risk by 14% …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestReplacing processed red meat with beans and nuts may help offset the risk of dementia. Image credit: Oleksandra Yagello/Getty Images.A recent study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2024 reveals that daily consumption of processed red meat, such as bacon and … Read more