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A new study finds that inflammation in the brain drives the progression from the presence of amyloid plaque and tau tangles to the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
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Alzheimer’s and Covid-19, the connection
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New research is unveiling a troubling connection between Alzheimer’s, the progressive disease that destroys a person’s memory and mental functions, and COVID-19.
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Key mechanisms behind synapse degeneration in Alzheimer’s brain discovered
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Neurobiologists have uncovered the long-sought-after mechanisms behind the maintenance and decline of key synapses implicated in brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers identified the main components driving amyloid beta-associated synapse degeneration, which is found in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s. The findings suggest an alternative approach to addressing neurodegenerative disorders: protect synapses by directly blocking the toxic actions of amyloid beta.
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The debate on Aducanumab continues
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The results of the clinical studies submitted by the drug’s manufacturer, Biogen, and the FDA’s accelerated approval, have been highly criticized by experts in the field.
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Participate in a study from Stanford University
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Stanford University researchers invite you to participate in Feasibility of At-Home Telehealth Yoga for Treating Chronic Pain. This research study aims to test whether it is feasible to use telehealth to deliver yoga as a treatment for chronic pain for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Plant can help Alzheimer patients?
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A plant commonly found in Indian gardens could hold molecules to treat Alzheimer’s, a brain disease that severely affects behavior and memory, said researchers in Bengaluru.
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