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Oxford study finds increased dementia risk 2 years after COVID infection

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Rich Haridy

New research is some of the first to look at the long-term effects of a COVID infection up to two years after the acute illness

New research published in The Lancet Psychiatry has offered the most comprehensive look at the long-term neurological effects of COVID-19 published to date, tracking more than one million people for up to two years. The findings revealed an increased risk of mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, following SARS-CoV-2 infection, returns to normal after a few months but increased rates of dementia are still being detected in older adults up to 24 months after the acute disease.

Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle

Tags: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Virus, Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Neurological, Brain, University of Oxford

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Modified MRI spies the early signs of Parkinson’s disease

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Nick Lavars

A modified MRI technique has shown promise in detecting the early signs of Parkinson's disease

It is thought that Parkinson’s disease takes hold in the brain long before obvious motor symptoms appear, and a big focus for researchers is the development of diagnostic tools that can detect it early on. Scientists in Israel have demonstrated a promising new technology in this space, using a variation of MRI to spot tiny, telltale structures forming deep in the brain as the disease progresses.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Parkinson’s Disease, Brain, Dementia, MRI, Medical Imaging, Neurological

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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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Nuclear waste diamonds to power artificial neuron implants for decades

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Loz Blain

Arkenlight and Axorus have teamed up to prototype the first artificial neuron powered by a diamond betavoltaic battery made from nuclear waste. The goal is to develop medical-grade implants with energy sources that will last decades without charging.Co… Continue reading Nuclear waste diamonds to power artificial neuron implants for decades→

Type 2 diabetes found to speed up brain aging and cognitive decline

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Darren Quick

Comparing those with type 2 diabetes and those without, a new study published in the journal eLife has found the disease significantly accelerates brain aging. While the pattern of neurodegeneration is similar to normal brain aging, it was found to pro… Continue reading Type 2 diabetes found to speed up brain aging and cognitive decline→

Portable MRI can accurately detect most common form of stroke

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Rich Haridy

New research has found the world’s first portable MRI machine can accurately detect ischemic strokes. The machine was cleared for use by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in 2020 and researchers are increasingly demonstrating it to be as effectiv… Continue reading Portable MRI can accurately detect most common form of stroke→

Bacteria engineered to produce Parkinson’s disease drug in the gut

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Rich Haridy

Researchers have engineered a harmless strain of gut bacteria to produce a key drug used to treat Parkinson's disease patients

New research presented at the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics annual meeting has demonstrated the potential for genetically engineered bacteria to be an effective Parkinson’s disease treatment. The researchers created a bacteria that can synthesize a consistent source of medicine inside a patient’s gut, and animal tests have demonstrated it is safe and effective.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Gut Bacteria, Bacteria, Parkinson’s Disease, Drugs, Drug delivery, Neurological, New Atlas Audio

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New study shows COVID-19 can cause brain inflammation and small bleeds

Posted on April 3, 2022 by Rich Haridy

A new study published in Nature Communications has offered the most comprehensive investigation to date into the effects of COVID-19 on the brain using nonhuman primates. The study found SARS-CoV-2 infection, regardless of disease severity, can lead to… Continue reading New study shows COVID-19 can cause brain inflammation and small bleeds→

Long COVID study indicates “something concerning is happening”

Posted on March 20, 2022 by Rich Haridy

Two new studies are reporting on an ongoing long COVID research project investigating the persistent effects of COVID-19 on cognition in the months after acute disease. The University of Cambridge-led research found many long COVID patients are experie… Continue reading Long COVID study indicates “something concerning is happening”→