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Analyzing Structural Brain Changes in Alzheimer's Disease
In a study that promises to
improve diagnosis and
monitoring of Alzheimer's
disease, scientists have
developed a fast and
accurate method for
... > full story
Alzheimer's Lesions Found In The Retina
The eyes may be the windows
to the soul, but new
research indicates they also
may mirror a brain ravaged
by Alzheimer's disease. ... > full story
Alzheimer's Researchers Find High Protein Diet Shrinks Brain
One of the many reasons to
pick a low-calorie and
low-fat diet is that host of
epidemiological studies have
suggested that such a diet
... > full story
Protein Engineering Advancing Alzheimer’s Research
No one has yet found a cure
or a way to prevent people
from developing
Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers are breaking new
... > full story
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Surgery Not Linked to Memory Problems in Older Patients
November 19, 2009 — For years, it has been widely assumed that older adults may experience memory loss and other cognitive problems following surgery. But a new study questions that assumption. In the 575 patients they ... > full story -
New Neuroimaging Analysis Technique Identifies Impact of Alzheimer's Disease Gene in Healthy Brains
November 17, 2009 — Brain imaging can offer a window into risk for diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. A new study has demonstrated that genetic risk is expressed in the brains of even those who are healthy, but carry ... > full story -
Novel Mouse Gene Suppresses Alzheimer's Plaques And Tangles
November 12, 2009 — A new study reveals that a previously undiscovered mouse gene reduces the two major pathological perturbations commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD). The research finds that the novel ... > full story -
Unravelling The Pathology Of Dementia
November 12, 2009 — Combination therapies to tackle multiple changes in the brain may be needed to combat the growing problem of dementia in aging societies, according to a new ... > full story -
Reduced Muscle Strength Associated With Risk For Alzheimer's
November 10, 2009 — Individuals with weaker muscles appear to have a higher risk for Alzheimer's disease and declines in cognitive function over time, according to a new ... > full story -
Amyloid Beta Protein Gets Bum Rap
November 10, 2009 — While too much amyloid beta protein in the brain is linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease, not enough of the protein in healthy brains can cause learning problems and forgetfulness, ... > full story -
Blood Test Identifies Women At Risk From Alzheimer's
November 9, 2009 — Middle-aged women with high levels of a specific amino acid in their blood are twice as likely to suffer from Alzheimer's many years later, reveals new research from Sweden. This discovery this could ... > full story -
Hybrid Molecules Show Promise For Exploring, Treating Alzheimer's
November 6, 2009 — One of the many mysteries of Alzheimer's disease is how protein-like snippets called amyloid-beta peptides, which clump together to form plaques in the brain, may cause cell death, leading to the ... > full story -
Dementia: Rare Brain Disorder Is Highly Hereditary
November 4, 2009 — New research shows that frontotemporal dementia -- a rare brain disorder that causes early dementia -- is highly ... > full story -
Statins Show Dramatic Drug And Cell Dependent Effects In The Brain
October 28, 2009 — A new study finds that similar statin drugs can have profoundly different effects on brain cells -- both beneficial and detrimental. These findings reinforce the idea that great care should be taken ... > full story
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