Blood p-tau217 levels signal cognitive impairment risk years before symptoms emerge
A six-cohort analysis links higher baseline p-tau217 to rising 5- and 10-year risks, bringing presymptomatic risk models closer…
Sleeping longer may signal early Alzheimer’s-related brain changes
Regularly sleeping long hours each night is associated with higher levels of an Alzheimer’s-related protein in the blood,…
Brain’s immune cells play key role in maintaining stability of neuronal networks in Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have discovered that microglia – the main immune cells of the brain –…
Irish-based company reveals new dementia assessment service
Announcement made at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference taking place in London this week, where new AI research tools…
Dementia: We may prevent 50% of cases by understanding risk factors
Share on PinterestUp to 50% of dementia cases may be preventable but the key is in supporting people…
New global Alzheimer’s disease country insights tool reveals major inequalities in diagnosis, treatment access and preparedness across countries
Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) has launched the Alzheimer’s Disease Atlas (AD Atlas), a first of its kind platform…
Weill Cornell Medicine receives federal grant to study new gene therapy for Alzheimer’s disease
The National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health has awarded a five-year grant initially worth…
Short sleep and poor sleep quality track with Parkinson’s risk
A large Chinese cohort study suggests that sleep patterns, especially short sleep and poor sleep quality, may help…
BCG vaccine may remodel the human brain’s immune environment
New research led by Mass General Brigham investigators suggests that the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine – which is…
Is it normal forgetfulness or Alzheimer’s disease? Doctor reveals the warning signs you should never ignore
Families often dismiss early symptoms as “just ageing.” But there are clues that should raise concern. Dr Krishnan…
Could We Have Been Wrong About Fish Oil and Brain Health? New Study Raises Major Questions
New clinical trial results show that omega-3 supplements did not improve memory or cognitive function in older adults…
Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers predict rapid cognitive decline in very old adults
Cognitive decline in very old adults has been considered for decades to be an almost inevitable consequence of…