Health
9/11 responders may face higher odds for dementia
After helping America through one of its worst tragedies, some responders to the events of 9/11 may now face another foe: Heightened risks for dementia.
Jun 13, 2024
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Dementia
Neuroscience
Tau PET performs well in predicting dementia in individuals with mild cognitive impairment
Tau positron emission tomography (PET) has the best performance as a standalone marker for prediction of progression of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to dementia, according to a study published online June 10 in JAMA Neurology.
Jun 13, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
How perceived age impacts dementia caregivers and their loved ones
The felt age of spousal caregivers is connected to the felt age of their loved ones living with dementia, according to a study from the University of Surrey. This perceived age in people with dementia and their caregivers ...
Jun 12, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Researchers investigate the aging brain and peripheral vascular dysfunction
A new review paper was published in Aging titled "Peripheral vascular dysfunction and the aging brain."
Jun 12, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
AI-based diagnostic tool differentiates dementia diseases by analysis of eye movement patterns
Eye movements can not only reflect impaired visual attention, but also influence cognitive processing and a wide range of daily activities. Hence, a better understanding of how patients with dementia visually perceive the ...
Jun 12, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Linguists detect early signs of dementia by studying the natural speech of seniors
A study led by linguists from the Department of English, Linguistics and Theater Studies (ELTS) at the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) has found that early linguistic signs of dementia can be detected through ...
Jun 11, 2024
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Health
What's the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia?
Changes in thinking and memory as we age can occur for a variety of reasons. These changes are not always a cause for concern. But when they begin to disrupt daily life, it could indicate the first signs of dementia.
Jun 11, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
New therapeutic approach for frontotemporal dementia uses modified viruses to replace a missing protein in the brain
Frontotemporal dementia is a currently incurable brain disease causing memory loss, speech disorders, and changes in personality. In 5–12% of cases, a decline in progranulin triggers the disease. The loss of this protein ...
Jun 7, 2024
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Medications
New study reveals Viagra improves brain blood flow and could help prevent dementia
A new trial conducted by the University of Oxford reveals that sildenafil, commonly known as Viagra, enhances blood flow to the brain and improves the function of brain blood vessels in patients at a heightened risk of vascular ...
Jun 7, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Vigorous exercise may preserve cognition in high-risk patients with hypertension
People with high blood pressure have a higher risk of cognitive impairment, including dementia, but a new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that engaging in vigorous physical activity ...
Jun 6, 2024
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