'White matter lesion' mapping tool identifies early signs of dementia

by NYU Langone HealthCaption: MRI image of human brain shows multiple bright spots (white matter hyperintensities) in centerCourtesy of Elsevier/Academic Radiology. Credit: Elsevier/Academic Radi

Updated on: April 25,2024

'White matter lesion' mapping tool identifies early signs of dementia

by NYU Langone HealthCaption: MRI image of human brain shows multiple bright spots (white matter hyperintensities) in centerCourtesy of Elsevier/Academic Radiology. Credit: Elsevier/Academic Radi

Updated on:April 25,2024

Modified Mediterranean ketogenic diet may benefit adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFollowing a Mediterranean-based ketogenic diet may decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study from sci

Updated on: June 04,2024

Modified Mediterranean ketogenic diet may benefit adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFollowing a Mediterranean-based ketogenic diet may decrease the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study from sci

Updated on:June 04,2024

Common anti-diabetic drug shows potential in improving outcome after stroke

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of stroke and a worsened outcome after suffering from it. Now, researchers at the Karolinska In

Updated on: March 15,2024

Common anti-diabetic drug shows potential in improving outcome after stroke

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of stroke and a worsened outcome after suffering from it. Now, researchers at the Karolinska In

Updated on:March 15,2024

Daily learning test can detect Alzheimer's disease-related changes in memory among cognitively normal older adults

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCapturing learning curves using the multiday Boston Remote Assessment for Neurocognitive Health. Credit:Annals of Neurology(2023). DOI: 10.1002/ana.2683

Updated on: February 24,2024

Daily learning test can detect Alzheimer's disease-related changes in memory among cognitively normal older adults

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCapturing learning curves using the multiday Boston Remote Assessment for Neurocognitive Health. Credit:Annals of Neurology(2023). DOI: 10.1002/ana.2683

Updated on:February 24,2024

Low oxygen levels restore balance and coordination in a mouse model of a movement disorder

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Susanna Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsFriedreich's ataxia is a rare, inherited disease that causes progressive nervous syste

Updated on: April 23,2024

Low oxygen levels restore balance and coordination in a mouse model of a movement disorder

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Susanna Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsFriedreich's ataxia is a rare, inherited disease that causes progressive nervous syste

Updated on:April 23,2024

Jalisco mutation, rare strain of Alzheimer's affecting people in their 40s

by Ron Mackovich,University of Southern CaliforniaMaria Barocio, 45, who has early-onset Alzheimer’s, walks with her doctor, Freddi Segal-Gidan, at the Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation

Updated on: June 05,2024

Jalisco mutation, rare strain of Alzheimer's affecting people in their 40s

by Ron Mackovich,University of Southern CaliforniaMaria Barocio, 45, who has early-onset Alzheimer’s, walks with her doctor, Freddi Segal-Gidan, at the Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation

Updated on:June 05,2024

Unveiling Hidden Risks: Autism and Intellectual Disabilities Linked to Higher Parkinson's Disease Prevalence

Updated on: June 19,2024

Unveiling Hidden Risks: Autism and Intellectual Disabilities Linked to Higher Parkinson's Disease Prevalence

Updated on:June 19,2024

Harvard Researchers Develop 3D Brain Model Using Stem Cells from Multiple Donors

Updated on: July 03,2024

Harvard Researchers Develop 3D Brain Model Using Stem Cells from Multiple Donors

Updated on:July 03,2024

AAN issues ethical guidance for dementia diagnosis and care

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the world's largest association of neurologists with more than 36,000 members, is iss

Updated on: March 26,2024

AAN issues ethical guidance for dementia diagnosis and care

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the world's largest association of neurologists with more than 36,000 members, is iss

Updated on:March 26,2024

CKD linked to greater neuromuscular fatigability

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterChronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with greater neuromuscular fatigability, which increases with fatigue severity, according to a study published online Dec.

Updated on: January 21,2024

CKD linked to greater neuromuscular fatigability

by Elana Gotkine HealthDay ReporterChronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with greater neuromuscular fatigability, which increases with fatigue severity, according to a study published online Dec.

Updated on:January 21,2024

Neuropathology tied to dementia ID'd in football players who had CTE

(HealthDay)—White matter rarefaction, arteriolosclerosis, and dorsolateral frontal cortex (DLFC) neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) are independently associated with dementia among older men who played fo

Updated on: June 11,2024

Neuropathology tied to dementia ID'd in football players who had CTE

(HealthDay)—White matter rarefaction, arteriolosclerosis, and dorsolateral frontal cortex (DLFC) neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) are independently associated with dementia among older men who played fo

Updated on:June 11,2024

Botulinum toxin may be beneficial for isolated, essential head tremor

by Elana GotkineFor patients with isolated or essential head tremor, injection of botulinum toxin into each splenius capitis muscle on day 0 and during week 12 is more effective than placebo for reduc

Updated on: January 10,2024

Botulinum toxin may be beneficial for isolated, essential head tremor

by Elana GotkineFor patients with isolated or essential head tremor, injection of botulinum toxin into each splenius capitis muscle on day 0 and during week 12 is more effective than placebo for reduc

Updated on:January 10,2024