#alzheimers

#alzheimers

Researchers at the University of Bath said current diagnostic tools are missing the first 10 to 20 years of Alzheimer's, but believe a new Fastball test could transform the way the disease is detected. The 180-second passive test, that records electrical activity in the brain while participants view a stream of images, has been found to reliably identify memory problems in people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) a condition that can lead to Alzheimer's.

Walking and diet are two of the simplest ways we know to boost BDNF, a key protein that helps brain cells grow, repair and communicate. Higher BDNF levels are strongly linked to better memory and slower cognitive decline.

Amityville's new Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center includes even a special transit-focused room to teach families how to travel with their affected loved ones - using items such as real LIRR train seats and an airplane row.

We have found that nicotine patches are useful along a whole spectrum of impairments, like people with ADHD, Alzheimer's, and people with age-related memory and cognitive impairment.

The nasal spray contains an experimental monoclonal antibody meant to reduce the Alzheimer's-related inflammation in Walsh's brain, marking a novel approach to treatment.

Mike Wood was an innovative leader whose passion to find a new way to help his child learn led to something remarkable.

Mr. Jeffries's advanced Alzheimer's diagnosis was deemed to render him unfit for trial, indicating severe mental decline affecting his comprehension of the charges.

The European Commission has approved lecanemab, the first therapy targeting the underlying processes of Alzheimer's, marking a significant advancement in the treatment landscape.