In an effort to revolutionize dementia diagnosis, two large studies are planned to take place across the UK, offering thousands of concerned individuals blood testing targeted at detecting early indications of cognitive deterioration. These trials, led by teams from the … [Read more...] about Thousands of people in the UK to receive landmark trials for dementia blood tests
Alzheimer's disease
Just one brain scan can now diagnose Alzheimer’s
Many advances have been made in diagnosing, understanding, preventing, and treating Alzheimer’s disease over the past 100 years. Some of these include a nasal spray that could help prevent the disease and the discovery that our gut diversity plays a role in the risk of the … [Read more...] about Just one brain scan can now diagnose Alzheimer’s
Listening AI could diagnose Alzheimer’s early
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease can be a tricky and lengthy process, with multiple in-person neuropsychological exams followed by even more tests. Diagnosis could very well cost a patient valuable treatment time, so speed is of the utmost importance. Researchers from Boston … [Read more...] about Listening AI could diagnose Alzheimer’s early
Scientists find out how Alzheimer’s affects blood vessels, a breakthrough discovery
Alzheimer’s is one of the diseases that we haven’t quite figured out yet. So far, there aren’t any reliable treatment methods for people who develop it, but scientists are working on preventative measures we can take to stop the condition from taking hold in the first … [Read more...] about Scientists find out how Alzheimer’s affects blood vessels, a breakthrough discovery
Four foods that can reduce risk of neurodegeneration
Medical researchers are still searching for the cause, and a cure, for Alzheimer's and other causes of dementia. There is no certain way to avoid it, however, scientists have found correlations between certain diets and decreased likelihood of neurocognitive decline. Two … [Read more...] about Four foods that can reduce risk of neurodegeneration