A digital version of the classic clock-drawing test, which can be completed in under 5 minutes, accurately detects the beginnings of dementia. Results correlating with amyloid deposition in the brain. Medscape Medical News
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Amyloid fibrils are deposits of proteins in the body that join together to form microscopic fibres. Their formation has been linked to many serious human diseases including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Type 2 diabetes.
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(MedPage Today) -- Subgingival periodontal dysbiosis was linked to markers of amyloid beta, but not tau, in cognitively normal older adults. (Alzheimer's and Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment, and Disease Monitoring)
Imaging studies showed neural...
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Alzheimer's disease is known for its slow attack on neurons crucial to memory and cognition. But why are these particular neurons in aging brains so susceptible to the disease's ravages, while others remain resilient?
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A common sleep disorder called sleep apnea may pave the way for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease later in life. Getting proper treatment for the condition, however, may help protect against the development of these tragic diseases, according...
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Powerful algorithms can 'predict' the biological language of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, scientists have found. Big data produced during decades of research was fed into a computer language model to see if artificial...
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A rare and controversial mutation in the phospholipase D3 (PLD3) protein -- previously linked to Alzheimer's disease -- interferes with PLD3's vital recycling function inside neurons, according to a new study.
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Famed animal expert Jack Hanna, beloved by many for introducing them to animals of all stripes in his TV appearances over the years, is believed to have Alzheimer's disease, according to his family. WebMD Health News
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Powerful algorithms used by Netflix, Amazon and Facebook can ‘predict’ the biological language of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, scientists have found. Big data produced during decades of research was fed into a...
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TUESDAY, April 6, 2021 -- Persistent loneliness in midlife is an independent risk factor for later dementia and Alzheimer disease, according to a study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia.
Samia C. Akhter-Khan, from Humboldt University of...
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(MedPage Today) -- Thirteen new rare gene variants in loci related to synaptic function and neuronal development were associated with Alzheimer's disease. (Alzheimer's and Dementia)
In an unusual JAMA op-ed, three members of the FDA's advisory...
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A crucial moment for biotech giant Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB) is only two months away. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will decide whether to approve aducanumab, an investigational Alzheimer's treatment. Late last year, an FDA advisory panel...
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The Stall Catchers citizen science project finds power in the crowd to accelerate the search for a cure to Alzheimer’s.
The Stall Catchers citizen science project finds power in the crowd to accelerate the search for a cure to Alzheimer’s.
Prior known Alzheimer's genes have been associated with amyloid accumulation and neuroinflammation. A cutting-edge technique known as whole genome sequencing was used to identify new, rare gene variants associated with Alzheimer's disease. Findings...
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Tony Bennett is getting some fresh air.
The legendary 94-year-old crooner was spotted making a rare public outing on Easter Sunday (April 4) with his wife Susan Crow and their dog in Manhattan’s Central Park in New York City.
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SUNDAY, April 4, 2021 -- Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease can be mentally and physically exhausting, so you should take steps to manage and reduce stress, according to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.
"Finding ways to manage...
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(MedPage Today) -- The biomarker revolution has changed the way people look at Alzheimer's disease -- and that has its downsides, says Jason Karlawish, MD, co-director of the Penn Memory Center at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia...
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A minimally invasive blood test along with artificial intelligence may flag early- stage Alzheimer's disease, raising the prospect of early intervention when effective treatments become available. Medscape Medical News
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An organization advocating for a cure for Alzheimer’s rolled out a new tool Wednesday that's designed to evaluate individuals and connect them with health resources.BrainGuide, a platform launched by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, will allow...