Alzheimer’s Disease – Page 6

Nasal Alzheimer’s drug effective regardless of brain plaque levels

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Paul McClure

Researchers have found that a drug, delivered through the nose, effectively reduced brain inflammation in mice with Alzheimer's disease

Researchers have found that an intranasal immunotherapy drug, currently being tested as a treatment for multiple sclerosis, reduced brain inflammation and improved cognition in mice with Alzheimer’s disease, independent of the amount of beta-amyloid plaques present. They say the treatment could benefit people in the later stages of the disease.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Brain, Inflammatory, antibodies, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

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Focused ultrasound could be a non-invasive treatment for Alzheimer’s

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Paul McClure

Researchers have used focused ultrasound to non-invasively open up the blood-brain barrier (red) in mice

Two new studies have found that using focused ultrasound to open up the blood-brain barrier generated a positive immune response in the brain and allowed for the admission of gene-editing technology. The technique could be a non-invasive way of treating neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Blood-brain barrier, Ultrasound, Neuroscience

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Scientists uncover new pathway of Alzheimer’s disease progression

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Bronwyn Thompson

Scientists have found that within the brain's white matter, which is made up of myelinated axons, a specific kind of cell death can accelerate cognitive decline

Scientists have discovered how a unique kind of cell death, due to iron toxicity, creates a snowball effect that advances cognitive decline. With this finding, a whole new approach to treatment could be developed.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Oregon Health and Science University, Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Brain, Cells, Nerves, Neurological, Neuroscience

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Study highlights wide-ranging health benefits of using CPAP machines

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Bronwyn Thompson

They can be challenging devices to wear, but new research shows CPAP machines address more than just sleep apnea

While effective in treating sleep apnea, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines are not the easiest to adapt to, which is why around 50% of those with sleep apnea give up on the life-saving devices. But there’s some good news for those who stick with it, with health benefits stretching further than treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its associated elevated risks of heart disease and stroke. Recent research has also linked OSA with a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Sleep monitors, Apnea, Snorers, Alzheimer’s Disease, Strokes, Heart Disease, Breathing

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Eye scan may detect Parkinson’s up to 7 years before it’s diagnosed

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Bronwyn Thompson

Retina scans may be able to reveal more than just the state of your vision

For the first time, scientists have identified a marker in the retina that may lead to the development of Parkinson’s disease, and it may be detected years prior to diagnosis.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: University College London, Eye, Retina, Parkinson’s Disease, Parkinson, Alzheimer’s Disease, Strokes, Heart Disease, Schizophrenia, 3D Scanning, Optogenetics

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Intermittent fasting alleviates debilitating Alzheimer’s symptoms

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Bronwyn Thompson

This confocal microscopy image shows amyloid plaques (blue and red) in the brain of a mouse – the accumulation of amyloid plaques is so far the most well-documented biochemical hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease

Six million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, with numbers expected to jump to around 13 million by 2050. This doesn’t take into account the many more millions of loved ones whose lives are also upended by the progressive neurodegenerative disease.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: university-of-california-san-diego, Alzheimer’s Disease, Circadian Rhythms, Insomnia, Neurological, Dementia, Protein, Brain, Diet

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Routine vaccines reduce Alzheimer’s risk by up to 30% in over 65s

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Paul McClure

New research found that the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in people aged 65 and over is significantly reduced if they've received routine vaccinations

New research has found that people aged 65 and over who’ve received routine vaccinations are significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. The study highlights the importance of vaccination not only in protecting against infectious diseases but in providing a degree of protection against dementia.

Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle

Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Vaccines, University of Texas, Dementia

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Growing evidence linking wildfire air pollution to dementia

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Bronwyn Thompson

It's not news that wildfire smoke is hazardous, but the growing link with age-related dementia is concerning scientists across the globe

It’s well established that any air pollution is likely to be bad for your health, with it claiming some 6.5 million lives around the world each year. But one type of emission is being increasingly linked to age-related dementia, and it’s also surging due to wildfires.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: University of Michigan, Wildfires, Air quality, Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Bushfires, Pollution

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