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Study discovers drug for Alzheimer's disease without inflammatory side eff
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Daejeon [South Korea], August 4 (ANI): The US Food and Drug Administration recently approved Aduhelm, a monoclonal antibody that targets amyloid beta (A), as the first Alzheimer's disease treatment (AD). Its impact on cognitive improvement, however, is controversial.
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Education, employment, and social interaction may assist in preventing cog
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 7 (ANI): Why do some people with amyloid plaques in their brains, associated with Alzheimer's disease, show no signs of the disease, while others with the same amount of plaque have clear memory and thinking problems? Researchers looked at genetic and life course fact
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Researchers find drug for Alzheimer's disease without inflammatory side ef
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Daejeon [South Korea], August 4 (ANI): Aduhelm, a monoclonal antibody that targets amyloid beta (A), was recently found by the US Food and Drug Administration as the first treatment for Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, its impact on cognitive improvement is still debatable.
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Study finds direct connection between brain and vagus nerve
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 30 (ANI): A direct connection between vagus nerve stimulation and its linkage to the brain's learning centres has been demonstrated by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The finding could pave the way for therapies that strengthen memory
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Study: Physical and mental activities helps to reduce risk of dementia
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Minneapolis [US], July 30 (ANI): The risk of dementia may be reduced by engaging in physical and mental tasks like household chores, exercise, and socialising. In addition to examining the impacts of these activities, the study also examined the effects of mental activities and the usage of
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Study: Sensor helps in early Alzheimer's detection of up to 17 years in a
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [U.S], July 25 (ANI): In the blood, a sensor finds indicators for misfolded protein biomarkers. This provides a chance to identify Alzheimer's before any symptoms appear. Investigators want to make it ready for the market.
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Researchers use AI technology to detect mental illness
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Georgia [US], July 23 (ANI): In order to prevent and cure debilitating ailments including Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, and autism, a new study at Georgia State University's TReNDS Center may result in early detection.
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Peptide 'fingerprint' enables earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [U.S], July 21 (ANI): Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease are caused by folding errors (misfolding) in proteins or peptides, i.e. by changes in their spatial structure. This is the result of minute deviations in the chemical composition of th
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Study confirms link between Alzheimer's and gut health
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Joondalup [Australia], July 21 (ANI): The chances of developing Alzheimer's disease may be higher in people with gut disorders, according to a new study conducted by Edith Cowan University.
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Scientists reveal new evidence of key mechanism in Alzheimer's
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 19 (ANI): Rutgers scientists have found more clear-cut evidence of how the destructive proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease attack human brain cells and destroy surrounding tissue.
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No Cheers: Even drinking in moderation may not prevent brain alterations a
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 18 (ANI): Consumption of seven or more units of alcohol per week is associated with higher iron levels in the brain, according to a study. Iron accumulation in the brain has been linked with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases and is a potential mechanism for alcohol-r
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Study: Whole blood transfusion may be used as disease-modifying treatment
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Houston (Texas) [US], July 15 (ANI): According to a recent study from UTHealth Houston, the complete exchange of blood may be a novel, disease-modifying treatment for Alzheimer's disease. This treatment successfully reduced the development of amyloid plaque in mice's brains.
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