New test predicts cognitive problem in older people after surgery
Identifying older patients at risk of experiencing cognitive dysfunction after surgery can now be done with a simple EEG measurement.
Researchers at Duke Health have...
Vitamin D supplements may help reduce dementia risk
A comprehensive study conducted by researchers from the University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute in Canada and the University of Exeter in the UK...
AI finds new genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, have utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to uncover new genetic insights into Alzheimer's disease.
Using CSIRO's VariantSpark and BitEpi...
This gene may provide key to preventing Alzheimer’s dementia
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have identified a rare APOE gene variant known as the Christchurch mutation, which appears to sever the...
Lowering blood pressure in later life may reduce dementia risk
A global study involving over 28,000 participants has provided strong evidence that lowering blood pressure in later life can significantly reduce the risk of...
Maintaining deep sleep could reduce dementia risk in older adults
A study led by Associate Professor Matthew Pase from Monash School of Psychological Sciences reveals that even a mere 1% reduction in deep sleep...
Brain shrinkage in the hippocampus linked to cognitive decline, study finds
With the emergence of drugs targeting Alzheimer's-related amyloid-beta plaques in the brain, there's a growing need to differentiate between Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative...
New technique holds promise for treating autoimmune diseases
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking technique that could revolutionize the discovery and development of treatments for autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and...
Why men and women have different Alzheimer’s disease risk and severity
Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have conducted a study shedding light on the sex-specific factors that may contribute to women's increased risk for Alzheimer's...
Fluctuating blood pressure linked to higher dementia risk in older people
A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) has found that fluctuations in blood pressure can elevate the risk...