Patterns of brain activity could predict early Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice
A new study has revealed that specific patterns in brain activity can indicate whether a young mouse will develop Alzheimer’s-like memory deficits in old age.
Browsing: early diagnosis
Rare gene variant APOE3ch may hold clues to preventing Alzheimer’s disease
A woman genetically predisposed to have early-onset autosomal dominant Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 40 did not display symptoms until her 70s. This has been linked to the presence of a rare gene variant termed APOE3ch.
Ask the Experts: the future of dementia research
In this written ‘Ask the Experts’ column, we bring together leaders from our partnered organizations (Alzheimer’s Research UK, Alzheimer’s Society and the UK DRI) to discuss what the future of dementia research might hold.
A blood test for early Alzheimer’s disease demonstrates 94% accuracy in diagnosis
A blood test to diagnose individuals at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms arise may be closer to reality, as researchers report a 94% accuracy in recent findings.
Could a skin odor test result in early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease?
Researchers have discovered small molecules in sebum responsible for a unique odor in people with Parkinson’s that could be used for early diagnosis.
MicroRNAs may hold key to early diagnosis in Huntington’s disease
A new study has suggested that monitoring levels of disease-specific microRNAs may be utilized as a potential biomarker for Huntington’s disease, potentially allowing early diagnosis.
IL33 and middle-age aging spurt implicated in late-onset Alzheimer’s disease
A novel mouse model suggests brain ‘aging surge’ could be a key diagnosis period for Alzheimer’s disease, and provide new treatment possibilities.
Alzheimer’s: blood analysis shows promise for earlier diagnosis
Using FTIR spectroscopy and chemometirc techniques, researchers were able to successfully diagnose and differentiate between various neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease.
Use of cognitive tests to detect preclinical Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have suggested that neuropsychological tests can detect preclinical Alzheimer’s disease in cognitively intact older adults.
Gene defect linked to accelerated onset of Parkinson’s disease
Defects in a gene associated with dopamine production have been linked to the early onset of Parkinson’s disease in Caucasians, with particular effect in adults under 50 years.
