Study confirms the link between hearing loss and dementia in older adults

On World Hearing Day, the BIHIMA highlight an important new study into the link between hearing loss and the risk of dementia in older adults.

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Female sex hormones and mechanics of memory

Dr. Karyn Frick was puzzled. Her two-year study, begun with funding from Women’s Health Research at Yale in 2005, found that long-term treatment with the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone did not improve memory as anticipated.

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UAB scientists explore gene therapy for frontotemporal dementia

Gene therapy has shown promise for treating a neurodegenerative disease known as frontotemporal dementia and a related condition called neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis, according to new findings presented in the Journal of Neuroscience by researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

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A tale of love, family conflict and battles over care for an aging mother

“Edith + Eddie,” a short documentary vying for an Academy Award Sunday, is a gripping look at a couple in their 90s caught up in an intense family conflict over caring for an aging parent.

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Traumatic brain injuries may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease earlier in life

Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease earlier in life, according to a study from UT Southwestern’s Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute.

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Stem-cell study points to new approach to Alzheimer's disease

Improving the trafficking of cellular proteins in brain cells holds possibilities for new treatments and even prevention for Alzheimer’s disease, results of a new study suggest.

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Women with Alzheimer's lose their verbal communication skills quicker than men

A new research review, conducted by academics at the University of Hertfordshire, has identified that the cognitive areas where women usually have the upper hand over men, such as verbal communication, are those quickest to decline in women as the Alzheimer’s disease progresses.

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Brain injury may boost risk of Alzheimer's earlier in life

Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease earlier in life, according to a study from UT Southwestern’s Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute.

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Changes in the eye connected to a decline in memory

Researchers in the US have found that changes in the blood vessels of the eye are associated with a greater decline in people’s memory and language skills over a 20-year period. Their findings are published today in the scientific journal, Neurology.

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Study sheds light on a key protein associated with brain diseases and dementia

A new study has increased understanding of the connection between angiogenin and neurological disorders such as ALS and Fronto-temporal dementia.

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Female sex hormones and mechanics of memory

Female sex hormones and mechanics of memory:

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Dr. Karyn Frick was puzzled. Her two-year study, begun with funding from Women’s Health Research at Yale in 2005, found that long-term treatment with the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone did not improve memory as anticipated.

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UAB scientists explore gene therapy for frontotemporal dementia

UAB scientists explore gene therapy for frontotemporal dementia:

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Gene therapy has shown promise for treating a neurodegenerative disease known as frontotemporal dementia and a related condition called neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis, according to new findings presented in the Journal of Neuroscience by researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

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A tale of love, family conflict and battles over care for an aging mother

A tale of love, family conflict and battles over care for an aging mother:

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“Edith + Eddie,” a short documentary vying for an Academy Award Sunday, is a gripping look at a couple in their 90s caught up in an intense family conflict over caring for an aging parent.

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Traumatic brain injuries may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease earlier in life

Traumatic brain injuries may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease earlier in life:

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Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease earlier in life, according to a study from UT Southwestern’s Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute.

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Stem-cell study points to new approach to Alzheimer's disease

Stem-cell study points to new approach to Alzheimer's disease:

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Improving the trafficking of cellular proteins in brain cells holds possibilities for new treatments and even prevention for Alzheimer’s disease, results of a new study suggest.

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Women with Alzheimer's lose their verbal communication skills quicker than men

Women with Alzheimer's lose their verbal communication skills quicker than men:

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A new research review, conducted by academics at the University of Hertfordshire, has identified that the cognitive areas where women usually have the upper hand over men, such as verbal communication, are those quickest to decline in women as the Alzheimer’s disease progresses.

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Study sheds light on a key protein associated with brain diseases and dementia

Study sheds light on a key protein associated with brain diseases and dementia:

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A new study has increased understanding of the connection between angiogenin and neurological disorders such as ALS and Fronto-temporal dementia.

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Brain injury may boost risk of Alzheimer's earlier in life

Brain injury may boost risk of Alzheimer's earlier in life:

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Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease earlier in life, according to a study from UT Southwestern’s Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute.

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Changes in the eye connected to a decline in memory

Changes in the eye connected to a decline in memory:

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Researchers in the US have found that changes in the blood vessels of the eye are associated with a greater decline in people’s memory and language skills over a 20-year period. Their findings are published today in the scientific journal, Neurology.

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New campaign launched for Utilities industry to become dementia-friendly

On 28 February 2018 we launched the first ever dementia-friendly utilities guide, asking businesses to unite against dementia and commit to better supporting customers affected by the condition.

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SACN report on diet and dementia risk - Alzheimer's Society comment

A report published yesterday (28 February) by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) has suggested that there is little evidence of a link between diet and dementia risk.

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SACN report on diet and dementia risk - Alzheimer's Society comment

SACN report on diet and dementia risk - Alzheimer's Society comment:

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A report published yesterday (28 February) by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) has suggested that there is little evidence of a link between diet and dementia risk.

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New campaign launched for Utilities industry to become dementia-friendly

New campaign launched for Utilities industry to become dementia-friendly:

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On 28 February 2018 we launched the first ever dementia-friendly utilities guide, asking businesses to unite against dementia and commit to better supporting customers affected by the condition.

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Free online tool to accelerate Alzheimer's treatment created by USC and top medical groups

Free online tool to accelerate Alzheimer's treatment created by USC and top medical groups:

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An online tool that helps older people monitor their brain health has been developed at the Keck School of Medicine of USC with other medical groups.

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Evaluation of tau phosphorylation-related targets for Alzheimer's treatment

Evaluation of tau phosphorylation-related targets for Alzheimer's treatment:

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InSysBio continues to investigate the mechanisms underlying Alzheimer’s disease (AD) using the quantitative systems pharmacology (QSP) modeling approach. The QSP model describing the tau protein was published in PLOS ONE.

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