Archive: 02/08/2017
A protein involved in Alzheimer's disease may also be implicated in cognitive abilities in children
Rare mutations in the amyloid precursor protein (APP) have previously been shown to be strongly associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Common genetic variants in this protein may also be linked to intelligence (IQ) in ...
Aug 2, 2017
How do dads fit in? Engaging fathers in family-centered early intervention services for children
Early intervention services for children with disabilities or developmental delays are focused on being family centered and are ideally conducted in the home setting. Even so, fathers—custodial or noncustodial—are often ...
Aug 2, 2017
Caffeine shortens recovery time from general anesthesia
Caffeine helps quickly boost wakefulness following general anesthesia, a new study finds. The stimulant—used daily by more than 90 percent of adults in the U.S.—appears to alter physiological function in two different ...
Aug 2, 2017
Vascular risk factors and Alzheimer's disease—a new therapeutic opportunity?
Currently, no possibility exists to reliably quantify the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) onset in the general population and in subjects with mild cognitive impairment. Metabolic and genetic factors involved in increasing ...
Aug 2, 2017