Hypertension drug increases cerebral blood flow in people with Alzheimer’s, study suggests
Nilvadipine has been demonstrated to increase blood flow to the hippocampus among people with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent study.
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Diagnosing dementia: an artificial intelligence-based visual test
In a revolutionary approach, Cognetivity (London, UK) have created a new test for detecting dementia and Alzheimer’s disease by focusing on image cognition and the brain’s ability to analyze visual information.
ASAC 2019: United Against Dementia Annual Conference
Couldn’t attend the Alzheimer’s Society ‘United Against Dementia Annual Conference’ 2019? Our Editor, Sharon Salt, provides her key highlights from the two-day event here.
Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease linked to high LDL cholesterol levels
In a recent study, researchers have discovered a possible link between high LDL cholesterol and early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.
WHO releases first-ever guideline for reducing the risk of dementia
New guidelines from the World Health Organization recommend specific interventions for reducing the risk of dementia and cognitive decline.
Neuroinflammation and Alzheimer’s disease: the role of microglia in brain homeostasis
Whilst at the ARUK Conference 2019, we had the pleasure of speaking with Hugh Perry about neuroinflammation and Alzheimer’s disease, particularly the role of microglia in brain homeostasis.
New form of Alzheimer’s-like dementia identified
Researchers have identified a cause of dementia with similar symptoms to Alzheimer’s disease; this development could improve diagnosis and treatment of dementia.
Home technology could enable people with dementia to live in their own homes for longer
Home technology including artificial intelligence, robotics and sleep monitoring may become standard in the homes of people living with dementia, researchers indicate.
World Parkinson’s Day 2019 – a note from the Editor
To mark World Parkinson’s Day, we’re taking the opportunity to look back on some of the research highlights in the field over the last year.
Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Disease Congress (AD/PD)™ 2019: highlights from the Editor
Couldn’t attend the AD/PD™ 2019 Congress? Our Editor, Sharon Salt, provides her key highlights and takeaway messages from the event.
