Tag: Alzheimer’s

Researchers identify new group of proteins in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients

From the Boston University School of Medicine press release via MedicalXpress: Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have identified a novel group of proteins that accumulate in the… Read more »

Researchers develop molecular imaging test for signs of Alzheimer’s in seemingly healthy patients

From the Society of Nuclear Medicine press release via ScienceDaily: An arsenal of Alzheimer’s research revealed at the Society of Nuclear Medicine’s 59th Annual Meeting indicates that beta-amyloid plaque in… Read more »

Study finds gender differences in effect of Alzheimer’s risk gene on brain function

From the Stanford University School of Medicine press release via ScienceDaily: A team led by investigators at the Stanford University School of Medicine has found that the most common genetic… Read more »

Researchers suggests new treatment directions for Alzheimer’s based on its protein structure

From the Vanderbilt University press release via Newswise: The molecular structure of a protein involved in Alzheimer’s disease – and the surprising discovery that it binds cholesterol – could lead… Read more »

Researchers develop new dementia care model that reduces hospitalizations

From the Indiana University School of Medicine press release via EurekAlert!: An innovative model of dementia care that significantly reduces emergency department visits and hospitalizations, and encourages use of medications… Read more »