Alzheimer’s Disease – Page 12

Just 4 alcoholic drinks a week could contribute to cognitive decline

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Rich Haridy

A new study found moderate alcohol drinkers displayed higher levels of iron in their brain

A striking study looking at over 20,000 people in the United Kingdom has found as little as four standard alcoholic drinks a week can be linked to brain changes associated with cognitive decline. The research is the first to directly correlate increased brain iron levels with moderate alcohol consumption.

Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle

Tags: Alcohol, Brain, Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Neuroscience

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Another study ties Alzheimer’s progression to bacteria in your mouth

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Rich Haridy

Researchers have found mice infected with a certain type of oral bacteria displayed faster progression of Alzheimer's symptoms compared to uninfected animals

A common type of oral bacteria associated with periodontal disease has been linked to neuroinflammation and the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The research, from an international team of scientists, builds on a prior body of evidence linking poor oral health with dementia and neurodegeneration.

Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle

Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Dental, Bacteria, Teeth, Brain, Inflammatory, Tufts University

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ADHD drugs could help treat symptoms of Alzheimer’s

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Rich Haridy

The research looked at 40 years of clinical trials investigating the effects of noradrenergic drugs on Alzheimer’s disease symptoms

A new systematic review has found repurposing some drugs currently used for ADHD and depression could offer small improvements to cognitive symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The review focused on a family of drugs developed to stimulate the brain’s noradrenaline system.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, ADHD, Brain, Imperial College

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How the flu vaccine can lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Rich Haridy

A new study found flu vaccination reduced risk of Alzheimer's by 40 percent, but exactly how is still a mystery

A large new study tracking the health of around two million people has found annual influenza vaccination is associated with a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The compelling findings build on growing research finding links between several viral infections and neurodegenerative disease.

Category: Science

Tags: Virus, Brain, Influenza, Vaccines, The Immune System, Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia

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Common bone density scan can predict later-life dementia risk

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Rich Haridy

A certain biomarker picked up by the common scan was linked to a doubling of dementia risk over the following 15 years

Researchers can now assess a person’s risk of developing late-life dementia using data from a common type of bone density scan. The long-term study revealed calcification within the abdominal aorta can double one’s risk of developing dementia over the age of 80.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Dementia, Bones, Diagnosis, Alzheimer’s Disease, Edith Cowan University

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COVID-19 increases risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s & stroke, study finds

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Rich Haridy

Looking at millions of health records in Denmark across 2020 and 2021, researchers saw higher rates of several neurodegenerative diseases in patients following COVID-19 infections

New research presented recently at the European Academy of Neurology Congress in Vienna has found an increased risk of several neurological disorders in patients following a bout of COVID-19. The study found the risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and stroke all increased in COVID-positive subjects compared to those uninfected.

Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle

Tags: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Virus, Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Neurological, Brain, Inflammatory

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Blood vessel discovery points to alternative cause of Alzheimer’s dementia

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Rich Haridy

New research hypothesizes narrowing blood vessels in the brain plays a role in the cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease

Following yet another failed clinical trial testing a novel drug designed to break up the aggregations of toxic proteins thought to be the cause of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests we look to a different part of the brain in the hopes of finding a treatment. Led by researchers from the University of Manchester the new study found disruptions to blood vessels in the brain may be contributing to the neurodegeneration seen in Alzheimer’s.

Category: Science

Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Brain, blood vessel, Neurological, University of Manchester

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Single MRI scan promises to diagnose early- and late-stage Alzheimer’s

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Rich Haridy

Initial tests found an algorithm could identify Alzheimer's brain scans from healthy scans with 98 percent accuracy

Using machine learning, researchers have developed an algorithm that can accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s disease from a single MRI brain scan. The system is more accurate than any pre-existing diagnostic tool available to doctors and can also distinguish early-stage disease from more advanced stages.

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Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Diagnosis, Brain, MRI, Imperial College

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Similarities between Alzheimer’s and long COVID found in new study

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Rich Haridy

A new study has found distinct parallels between COVID-19 and Alzheimer's disease

New research led by scientists from Australia’s La Trobe University suggests proteins generated by the SARS-CoV-2 virus can form into aggregations similar to those found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers hypothesize this mechanism may underpin the persistent neurological symptoms such as brain fog seen in many patients suffering from long COVID.

Category: Science

Tags: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Virus, Alzheimer’s Disease, Brain, Dementia, La Trobe University

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Existing cancer drug suppresses inflammation behind multiple sclerosis

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Nick Lavars

Reducing brain inflammation associated with multiple sclerosis is a key aim for researchers

The search for the root cause of neurodegenerative diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS) has turned up many suspects, but one central to many research efforts is a type of immune cell called microglia. The dysfunction of these key cogs in the central nervous system has prompted a wide-ranging search for drugs that can alter their activity, but new research suggests we might already have one such drug at our disposal, with an existing drug delivering significant therapeutic effects on experimental models of MS.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Multiple Sclerosis, Inflammatory, Karolinska Institutet, Alzheimer’s Disease

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