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How AI Can Help Spot Early Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Disease
Feb. 21, 2024 — Scientists have found a way to predict Alzheimer's Disease up to seven years before symptoms appear by analyzing patient records with machine ...
Blocking Key Protein May Halt Progression of Alzheimer's Disease
Feb. 20, 2024 — Researchers have found that inhibiting a key protein can stop the destruction of synapses and dendritic spines commonly seen in Alzheimer's ...
Helping Caregivers help people with dementia eat at home
A new study has laid the groundwork for a future intervention designed to help caregivers establish a safe and workable mealtime routine for people with dementia living at home.
An Update on New Alzheimer's Drugs
Three recently developed drugs—lecanemab (Leqembi), aducanumab (Aduhelm), and donanemab—each target a different form of amyloid plaque in the brain.
Can eating and sleeping habits help us better understand Alzheimer's?
Researchers at the Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research are examining how risk factors and neuropsychiatric patterns may hold the key for early detection, and early intervention, in this fast-growing disease.
Frontotemporal Dementia
The history of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is both old and new. This study explores its historical roots, dating back to the 19th century, while recognizes it as a distinct neurological entity only a few decades ago.