People who have a gene variant of developing Alzheimer’s disease also tend to have changes in the fluid around their brain and spinal cord.
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- Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
Dementia vs Alzheimer’s: Know the Difference to Support Your Loved Ones
Dementia and Alzheimer’s are often mistaken for one another but, in reality, they are very different.
Norm was the first person I met that never remembered me.
Scientists at Trinity College Dublin today announced a significant advancement in our understanding of an early-onset form of dementia.
- Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
Novel Gene Variants That Modify the Risk of Late-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Discovered
Late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (LOAD) is the most common form of dementia in the elderly, affecting almost 44 million people worldwide.
- Mind & Brain
Study Identifies Novel Mechanisms That Cause Protein Clumping in Brain Diseases
by Psychregby PsychregA team of researchers has taken a major step toward understanding the mechanisms involved in the formation of large clumps of tau protein.
Programmes to reduce dementia risk are likely to be cost-effective and cost-saving by reducing dementia rates by 8.5%.
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Researchers Discover Neuroprotective Treatment for Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury
by Psychregby PsychregTraumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of cognitive impairment that affects millions of people worldwide.
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Brain Regions With Impaired Blood Flow Have Higher Tau Levels, New Research Finds
by Psychregby PsychregIn Alzheimer’s disease, impaired blood flow to brain regions coincides with tau protein buildup.
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Does General Anaesthesia Increase Dementia Risk? Latest Research Sheds Light
by Psychregby PsychregThere are concerns that exposure to general anaesthesia during surgery may contribute to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Researchers Uncover Epigenetic Drivers for Alzheimer’s Disease
by Psychregby PsychregNew findings suggest that late-onset Alzheimer’s disease is driven by epigenetic changes – how and when certain genes are turned on and off – in the brain.
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Common Class of Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
by Psychregby PsychregResearchers reported that participants who were taking at least one anticholinergic drug were 47% more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment.
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AI Algorithm Promises Faster, More Accurate Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
by Psychregby PsychregResearchers have developed an AI algorithm that promises to accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s without the need for expensive scans or in-person testing.
- Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
New Blood Test Shows Great Promise in the Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
by Psychregby PsychregA new blood test demonstrated remarkable promise in discriminating between persons with and without Alzheimer’s disease.
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Artificial Intelligence Could Speed Up and Improve Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Artificial intelligence (AI) could help to diagnose Alzheimer’s faster and improve patient prognosis, a new study has revealed.