Alzheimer's disease
Researchers from the National Institute for Research in Computer Science and Control (INRIA) in Villeurbanne, France, have made significant contributions to understanding the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Through a comprehensive study involving reaction-diffusion equations and linear analysis, the team has demonstrated the emergence of spatial patterns that are
Alzheimer's disease
A team of researchers at the Hubei University of Medicine in Shiyan, People's Republic of China, has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of Alzheimer's disease diagnosis. The study, recently published in the Journal of Neurochemistry, presents a novel approach to identifying and differentiating between
Alzheimer's disease
A recent mixed-methods study conducted by researchers at the University of Exeter Medical School has highlighted concerning gaps in knowledge and confidence among general practitioners (GPs) in England when it comes to prescribing memantine for patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD). The study, published in BJGP Open in 2025,
Alzheimer's disease
A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Gerontology has shed light on the relationship between cognitive activities, dementia risk, and residential settings in older adults. Researchers at Texas A&M University examined data from the Health and Retirement Study, spanning from 2012 to 2020, to assess the
Air pollution
A recent study has made a significant breakthrough in predicting mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in middle-aged and elderly populations. Researchers from the Department of Chronic Disease, Chifeng Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in collaboration with international experts, have developed a novel MCI nomogram that integrates air pollution, sociodemographic, and
Alzheimer's disease
Research conducted at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, has found that statins, a type of cholesterol-lowering medication, may influence cognition in patients with Alzheimer's disease. The study, which analyzed data from the Swedish Registry for Dementia and Cognitive Disorders (SveDem) and Stockholm Creatinine Measurements (SCREAM) from 2007
Alzheimer's disease
The Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) was launched in 2005 with the goal of prioritizing brain health in public health practice. Through its collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the HBI has developed and implemented the HBI Road Map Series to increase
Alzheimer's disease
Research at Anhui Medical University in Hefei, People's Republic of China, has explored sex differences in Alzheimer's disease (AD) progression, uncovering potential biomarkers and correlations with cognitive performance. The study, supported by the Scientific Research Project of University in Anhui Province, China, and the National Natural
Alzheimer's disease
A recent study published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience has highlighted the growing global health crisis of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias (ADOD), driven by the rapid aging of the population. According to the research, ADOD incidence, prevalence, and mortality increased significantly between 1990 and 2021, with high
Alzheimer's disease
Research has been conducted on Alzheimer's disease, investigating the decline in cognitive functioning. The study focused on subjective cognitive decline (SCD), a condition considered at risk for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD). The researchers used the Recency ratio (Rr), a measure of forgetting
Alzheimer's disease
A new study published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health has found that engaging in physical activity, such as walking or exercise, more than twice a week significantly reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
Associations
The Alzheimer's Association has chosen Dr. Katerina Akassoglou, a senior investigator at Gladstone Institutes, as a recipient of the prestigious Zenith Fellows Award. Dr. Akassoglou's research has shed light on the interactions between the brain, blood vessels, and immune system, revealing how these interactions drive the
