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Study finds brain changes in autism are far more sweeping than previously
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The study, published today in Nature, represents a comprehensive effort to characterize ASD at the molecular level. While neurological disorders like Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease have well-defined pathologies, autism and other psychiatric disorders have had a lack of defining p
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Study finds adults with mild cognitive decline assigned puzzles showed les
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
A new study by researchers from Columbia University and Duke University published in the journal NEJM Evidence shows that doing crossword puzzles has an advantage over computer video games for memory functioning in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
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Study: Crossword puzzles show greater cognitive improvement than computer
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The study found the benefits of crossword puzzles in improving memory functioning in older adults.
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Researchers discover molecule in brain that boost body's ability to fight
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 17 (ANI): Researchers at UVA Health have identified a brain chemical that coordinates the immune system's reactions to multiple sclerosis (MS) and Alzheimer's disease, potentially enabling medical professionals to boost the body's capacity to combat these and other d
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Researchers observes DNA methylation in Alzheimer's disease
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 9 (ANI): DNA methylation, a process which regulates the activity of genes, in Alzheimer's disease has recently been observed during a large study.
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Schizophrenia may increase risk of alzheimer by 2.5 times
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 8 (ANI): People with psychotic diseases, such as schizophrenia, are 2.5 times more likely to develop memory loss than those who do not have a psychotic disorder, according to a study.
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Researchers develop method to detect Alzheimer's disease in blood samples
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Sapporo [Japan], October 7 (ANI): Researchers have devised a way to identify amyloid build-up in the brain, a symptom of Alzheimer's disease, using biomarkers found in blood samples.
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Research reveals that Alzheimer's disease is caused by decline in levels o
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Washington [US], October 5 (ANI): New research supports the hypothesis that Alzheimer's disease is caused by a decline in levels of a protein called amyloid-beta.
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Study reveals role of genomic changes in specific brain cells in Alzheimer
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 4 (ANI): A large study has looked at DNA methylation in Alzheimer's disease. DNA methylation is the process by which the activity of genes is regulated, acting a bit like a dimmer-switch to turn genes on or off. Increasingly, this process is thought to have a key rol
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Study finds artificial intelligence improves patient outcomes, reduces hos
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 30 (ANI): Researchers have used artificial intelligence to predict hospitalisation outcomes of geriatric patients with dementia on the first or second day of admission. Early outcome assessment means more timely interventions, better care coordination, more prudent
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A WALK FOR CAUSE by Alkem Foundation and ARDSI to raise awareness for Alzh
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 26 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Alkem Foundation and the Mumbai Chapter of Alzheimer's & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) organized an Alzheimer's awareness campaign on September 25, 2022, at the Mumbai University Campus, Kalina. The event s
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Schmidt Futures and Rhodes Trust announce second cohort of Rise Global Win
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 23 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Today, Schmidt Futures, in partnership with the Rhodes Trust, announced the second cohort of 100 Rise Global Winners. Rise finds brilliant people who need opportunity and supports them for life as they work to serve others.
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