Dementia
Dementia is a term used to describe a significant decline in cognitive function, which can affect daily activities. It is a general term that encompasses various neurological conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common. It is important to note that dementia is not a specific disease but rather a collection of symptoms that different medical conditions can cause. Presentation of dementia can include memory loss, difficulty in thinking, problem-solving, or language, and changes in mood, perception, and behavior. These changes are often gradual and can vary significantly among individuals. The management of dementia involves a multidisciplinary approach, including medical treatment, supportive care, and various therapies to improve quality of life.
Dementia
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Brain changes in diabetic patients
A new study published in Diabetologia reveals that overweight and obese individuals with early stage type 2 diabetes (T2D) had more severe and progressive abnormalities in brain structure and cognition compared to normal-weight study participants. The research conducted…
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New approach to treating dementia using antisense oligonucleotides
In a study of mice and monkeys, NIH funded researchers showed that they could prevent and reverse some of the brain injury caused by the toxic form of a protein called tau. Scientists used a designer compound to…
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Concussion and Alzheimer’s disease link
New research has found concussions accelerate Alzheimer’s disease-related brain atrophy and cognitive decline in people who are at genetic risk for the condition. The findings, which appear in the journal Brain, show promise for detecting the influence…
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Research shows musicians have faster reaction to sensory stimuli
According to a new study by Université de Montréal’s School of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, part of UdeM’s medical faculty learning to play musical instrument help elderly to react faster and to stay alerted. The study is…
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Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease using tau protein biomarker in platelets
Researchers have pioneered the technology that detects pathological oligomeric forms of brain tau protein levels in platelets to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other neurodegenerative disorders. More importantly, the ratio between this anomalous tau and the normal…
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Increased brain connectivity seen in endurance runners.
University of Arizona researchers discovered that MRI scans of endurance runners’ brains have greater functional connectivity than the brains of more sedentary individuals. Researchers compared brain scans of young adult cross country runners to young adults who…
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Fluselenamyl in conjuction with positron emission tomography (PET) scans shown effective in diagnosing early Alzheimer’s disease pathology
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a chemical compound, named Fluselenamyl, that detects amyloid clumps better than current FDA-approved compounds. If a radioactive atom is incorporated into the compound, its location…
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Research finds that better cognitive function is associated with higher physical activity and healthy eating habits (fruits and vegetables)
Findings published this week in the Journal of Public Health reveal that both younger and older Canadian adults who engage in regular physical activity, consume more fruits and vegetables and are normal weight or overweight have overall…
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Research shows link between androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer and dementia
A new retrospective study of patient medical records suggests that men with prostate cancer who are treated with testosterone-lowering drugs are twice as likely to develop dementia within five years as prostate cancer patients whose testosterone levels…
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