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Released: 31-Oct-2024 7:00 AM EDT
Sleep Apnea Contributes to Dementia in Older Adults, Especially Women
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Sleep apnea, a common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder, contributes to the development of dementia among adults — particularly women, a Michigan Medicine study suggests. At every age level, women with known or suspected sleep apnea were more likely than men to be diagnosed with dementia.

24-Oct-2024 4:05 PM EDT
Costs Still on the Rise for Drugs for Neurological Diseases
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

The amount of money people pay out-of-pocket for branded drugs to treat neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS), Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease continues to rise, especially for MS drugs, according to a study published in the October 30, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Released: 30-Oct-2024 3:50 PM EDT
Study of Chemical Exposure, Dementia Risk Funded by $11M NIH Grant
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

By poring over decades worth of data, researchers hope to better determine how pesticides, metals, and exposures to other elements impact Alzheimer’s disease risk

Newswise: Combination Therapy Slows Cognitive Decline, Research Shows
Released: 30-Oct-2024 12:35 PM EDT
Combination Therapy Slows Cognitive Decline, Research Shows
UT Southwestern Medical Center

A novel combination therapy slowed cognitive decline in elderly patients with a history of depression – a major risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center’s new Chair and Professor of Psychiatry found.

Newswise:  Superspreader Fibrils Caught in the Act
Released: 28-Oct-2024 2:25 AM EDT
Superspreader Fibrils Caught in the Act
Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology

In dementia diseases such as Alzheimer's, incorrectly folded proteins accumulate in the brain. Empa researchers have now resolved a particularly active species of protein fibrils with unprecedented precision. The formation of potentially toxic molecules on the surface of protein fibrils was studied from early to late stages spanning over a period of hours.

Newswise: Wayne State Researcher Secures Two Grants From the National Institute on Aging to Address Alzheimer’s Disease
Released: 25-Oct-2024 2:30 PM EDT
Wayne State Researcher Secures Two Grants From the National Institute on Aging to Address Alzheimer’s Disease
Wayne State University Division of Research

A Wayne State University School of Medicine faculty member has been awarded a total of $2.3 million by the National Institute on Aging of the National institutes of Health for two new, concurrent projects that both address questions related to Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive, age-related degenerative brain disease characterized by memory problems, impaired judgment, cognitive issues and changes in personality.

Newswise: FSU Researchers Uncover New Link Between Gut Bacteria and Alzheimer’s Disease
Released: 24-Oct-2024 11:35 AM EDT
FSU Researchers Uncover New Link Between Gut Bacteria and Alzheimer’s Disease
Florida State University

A groundbreaking study by researchers at Florida State University’s Gut Biome Lab has revealed a potential link between an infection caused by gut bacteria and the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Released: 24-Oct-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Cell and Gene Therapies Symposium Open to Public
Cedars-Sinai

Clinicians, researchers and the public are invited to learn about stem cell and gene therapies being developed throughout California at the 7th Annual Alpha Clinics Network Symposium, hosted by Cedars-Sinai on Oct. 25.

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18-Oct-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Could Poor Sleep in Middle Age Speed Up Brain Aging?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People in early middle age who have poor sleep quality, including having difficulty falling or staying asleep, have more signs of poor brain health in late middle age, according to a study published in the October 23, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Newswise: Epidemiology Researcher Leads $1.7M Study on Shingrix’s Impact on Dementia, Stroke in Nursing Homes
Released: 22-Oct-2024 12:10 PM EDT
Epidemiology Researcher Leads $1.7M Study on Shingrix’s Impact on Dementia, Stroke in Nursing Homes
University of Delaware

Epidemiology professor Daniel Harris is leading research on the link between shingles and dementia in nursing home residents. The $1.7 million study examines the impact of the Shingrix vaccine on dementia risk and other neurological issues among 3.5 million residents.

Released: 22-Oct-2024 10:20 AM EDT
Minority Aging Study Celebrates 20th Anniversary
RUSH

The Rush Minority Aging Research Study, the longest-running study of aging in Black men and women, celebrated its 20th anniversary by honoring study participants for devoting their time and efforts in helping advance science.

Released: 22-Oct-2024 7:00 AM EDT
Brain Blood Flow Resistance More Common in Older Adults with Cognitive Problems
American Physiological Society (APS)

Older adults with mild cognitive impairment showed greater resistance to brain blood flow compared to those without cognitive impediments.

Newswise: FSU College of Medicine Research Team Connects Loneliness with Heightened Risk of Dementia in Largest Study of Its Kind
Released: 21-Oct-2024 11:25 AM EDT
FSU College of Medicine Research Team Connects Loneliness with Heightened Risk of Dementia in Largest Study of Its Kind
Florida State University

New research led by Florida State University College of Medicine faculty quantified the association between loneliness and dementia by analyzing data from more than 600,000 people around the world — the largest study of its kind. The meta-analysis of 21 longitudinal studies showed that experiencing feelings of loneliness increased the risk of developing dementia by 31%.

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Released: 21-Oct-2024 8:40 AM EDT
RPI Alzheimer’s Disease Research Program Gets Multimillion-Dollar Boost
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) has been awarded two grants by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to train graduate students on Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research and commercialization. NIA is one of the National Institutes of Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is the primary federal agency supporting and conducting AD research.

Newswise: ASA Invites Media to Virtual Acoustics Meeting Nov. 18-22
Released: 18-Oct-2024 8:10 AM EDT
ASA Invites Media to Virtual Acoustics Meeting Nov. 18-22
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)

The Acoustical Society of America will host a virtual conference from Nov. 18-22.

Newswise: Protein Shakeup: Researchers Uncover New Function of a Protein That May Unlock Age-Related Illnesses
Released: 17-Oct-2024 8:35 PM EDT
Protein Shakeup: Researchers Uncover New Function of a Protein That May Unlock Age-Related Illnesses
McMaster University

McMaster University researchers have discovered a previously unknown cell-protecting function of a protein, which could open new avenues for treating age-related diseases and lead to healthier aging overall.

Released: 15-Oct-2024 11:25 AM EDT
Researchers Create ‘Mini Brains’ to Model Lewy Body Dementia and Pinpoint Treatments
Mayo Clinic

Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that shares traits with both Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease but can be more difficult to diagnose. Symptoms can include hallucinations, movement disorders, cognitive issues, sleep problems and depression.

Released: 14-Oct-2024 2:15 PM EDT
الباحثون يبتكرون “أدمغة مصغرة” لنمذجة خرف أجسام ليوي وتحديد العلاجات المناسبة
Mayo Clinic

خرف أجسام ليوي هو مرض تنكسي عصبي متفاقم يشترك في بعض سماته مع داء باركينسون و داء الزهايمر، ولكنه قد يكون أكثر صعوبة في التشخيص. يمكن أن تشمل الأعراض الهلوسات واضطرابات الحركة ومشاكل في الإدراك واضطرابات النوم والاكتئاب.

Released: 14-Oct-2024 1:55 PM EDT
Pesquisadores criam “minicérebros” para modelar a demência por corpos de Lewy e identificar tratamentos
Mayo Clinic

A demência por corpos de Lewy (DCL) é uma doença neurodegenerativa progressiva que compartilha características tanto da doença de Parkinson quanto da doença de Alzheimer, mas que pode ser mais difícil de ser diagnosticada. Os sintomas podem incluir alucinações, distúrbios do movimento, problemas cognitivos, problemas de sono e depressão.



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