Genes only play a moderate role in the accumulation of amyloid-beta in the brain. The question of genetic vs environmental influences plays a major role…
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Category: Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
A Shared Genetic Link Between Alzheimer Disease and Severe COVID-19
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and severe COVID-19 share a genetic risk factor, as study results published in the journal Brain indicate that a genetic variant previously associated with…
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Methylphenidate Safe and Effective in Reducing Apathy in Alzheimer Disease
Methylphenidate, the most widely studied catecholaminergic compound in older adults, is safe and may have modest but noticeable benefits on apathy in patients with Alzheimer…
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Fastball EEG Method Could Increase Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease
Fastball is a new electroencephalogram (EEG) method developed by researchers from the University of Bath, UK, for the passive and objective measurement of recognition memory…
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Chemotherapy Drug Reverses Alzheimer’s Symptoms in Mice
Axitinib, a chemotherapy drug that inhibits the growth of new blood vessels in the brain, improved memory, and cognition in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease…
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Physical Exercise Modulates Iron in Alzheimer’s Disease
Regular exercise modulates iron storage and trafficking in the brain and skeletal muscles, and physical activity reduces cortical hepcidin. The findings reveal how exercise can…
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Lack of Exercise and Poor Nutrition Could Increase the Risk of Diseases Like Dementia
Diet and exercise can influence hippocampal neurogenesis, researchers say. Poor nutrition and lack of exercise have detrimental effects on hippocampal neurogenesis, increasing the risk for…
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Some Diabetes Drugs Reduce Risk and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s
Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors, a class of drug that reduces blood sugar in type 2 diabetes, were associated with less amyloid accumulation in the brain and…
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15 Novel Biomarkers for Diseases Predisposing to Dementia Identified
15 protein biomarkers have been identified as being linked to late-onset dementias. The biomarkers can predict cognitive decline and risk for dementia up to 20…
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