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Mild cognitive impairment is predicted by low protein levels in spinal flu
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The amount of a protein linked to learning and memory in mice found in the spinal fluid may act as an early predictor of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) years before symptoms appear, according to a study of cognitively healthy adults.
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Low protein levels in spinal fluid predicts mild cognitive impairment: Stu
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A study of cognitively healthy adults has added to evidence that low spinal fluid levels of a protein associated with learning and memory in mice may serve as an early predictor of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) years before symptoms appear.
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Study reveals changes in ageing brain using new techniques
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The coordination between neuronal activity and brain oxygenation is different in older individuals, according to researchers studying brain activity.
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Heightened light sensitivity may contribute to Alzheimer's 'sundowning' an
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to recent Alzheimer's research from UVA Health, increased light sensitivity may be responsible for "sundowning," or the exacerbation of symptoms in the late afternoon, as well as for sleep disturbances that are thought to hasten the disease's progression.
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Yoga benefits older women at risk of Alzheimer’s disease: Study
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to a UCLA Health study, Kundalini yoga, a type of yoga that focuses on breathing, meditation, and mental visualisation, appeared beneficial for older women who had risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and were concerned about episodes of memory deterioration.
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Anti-inflammatory medicine might work well in Alzheimer's treatment: Study
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A study is predicated on the idea that a number of anti-inflammatory drugs might work well as Alzheimer's disease (AD) treatments.
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Study suggests new strategies for diagnosing Alzheimer's
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
At the International Alzheimer's Congress (AAIC) in Amsterdam, new diagnostic standards for Alzheimer's disease were unveiled by medical professionals and academics from around the globe.
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American master pop vocalist Tony Bennett passes away at 96
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Bennett was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016, but continued to perform and record through 2021, reported Variety.
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Espresso may prevent Alzheimer’s protein clumping in lab tests: Research
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Espresso, whether savoured on its own or combined into a latte, Americano, or even a martini, delivers an ultra-concentrated rush of caffeine to coffee lovers. But it could be doing more than just wake you awake. According to preliminary in vitro laboratory testing, espresso components can s
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Lewy body disease can be detected before symptoms appear: Study
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A research team has demonstrated that the disease can be detected before symptoms appear using a spinal fluid test. The findings were published in Nature Medicine, where the researchers also show that a reduced sense of smell is strongly linked to Lewy body disease even before other obvious
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Study shows anti-inflammatory medicine as a promising target for Alzheimer
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
This study concentrated on the protein p38. Many labs have been studying this protein as a potential target for medication development to treat Alzheimer's disease and other neuroinflammatory disorders.
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Researchers issue new guidelines for diagnosing Alzheimer's
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New guidelines for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease developed by clinicians and researchers from around the world were presented at the International Alzheimer's Congress (AAIC) in Amsterdam.
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