Tag: Alzheimer’s disease
Dementia Among Asians: What’s Behind the Growing Cases?
Dementia is a significant concern in Asia, with the highest number of cases reported in the region. Asia is currently reporting the highest number of dementia cases, with 22.9 million individuals affected, which is more than double the number reported […]
Alzheimer’s disease progression can be detected through the retina
It is often said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. However, current research indicates that the eyes might also serve as windows for health issues. According to an NIA-funded study, several changes in the brain that occur […]
Delaying Alzheimer’s disease onset with a protein derived from corn
Scientists at the University of Kansas (KU) have engineered an antigen using a protein from corn to combat the toxic buildup of proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease (Alzheimer’s). This antigen could feasibly be used in potential immunisation approaches for Alzheimer’s […]
Iron build-up in the brain linked to age-related cognitive decline
The accumulation or iron in the brains of aging organisms is said to contribute to neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease. According to researchers at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Northwestern), treatment with drugs called iron chelators could combat neurodegenerative […]
Different risks of overactive bladder with different dementia medications
Some drugs taken to ease the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia has been found to instead cause increased risk of overactive bladder (OAB) in patients. The class of drugs known as cholinesterase inhibitors (ChEI), are said to increase communication […]
Certain personality traits linked to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
Two distinct personality traits predict the accumulation of pathology associated with dementia, say researchers from the Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine, US: neuroticism, which measures a predisposition for negative emotions; and conscientiousness, which measures the tendency to be […]
Concerns arise over possible link between COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s disease
Experts warn that COVID-19 could have a “long-term impact” on the nervous system of patients, manifesting in a higher incidence of Alzheimer’s disease (Alzheimer’s) especially among the younger age groups. Although there are no molecular traces of SARS-CoV-2, the virus […]
Poor sleep can accelerate progression of Alzheimer’s
Disrupted sleep can accelerate the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, say scientists from the Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM). The scientists have identified a brain protein regulated by the natural sleep cycle, or circadian rhythm that accelerates the accumulation of […]
Detecting Alzheimer’s disease through blood test shows real potential
A new blood test is able to check if those with mild memory loss are at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) later on. AD is notoriously difficult to diagnose until much too late, so scientists at Sweden’s Lund University […]
