dementia
Multiple Tooth Loss Could Indicate Cognitive Impairment
Remind grandma to brush regularly! The loss of eight or more teeth in elderly stroke patients has been linked to poorer cognitive function.
Protein Found To Slow Onset Of Alzheimer’s
The protein interleukin-33, which regulates immune function, has also been found to reduce deposits of beta-amyloid plaques in the brains of mice.
Snake Venom May Hold Key To Alzheimer’s Treatment
A molecule found in pit viper venom activates enzymes that break down amyloid plaques in the brain, which are commonly associated with Alzheimer's.
Scientists Reverse Dog Dementia With Stem Cell Therapy
Using its own stem cells, scientists have reversed the symptoms of an Alzheimer's-like condition in a dog.
Brain Hyperactivation Linked To Alzheimer’s Disease
Five months of chronic brain activation led to the increase in amyloid β deposition in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease.
Deep Brain Stimulation Could Treat Dementia
A study in mice suggests that deep brain stimulation could be helpful in the treatment of dementia.
The Alzheimers Enzyme’s “Chopstick Capture” Approach
The enzyme responsible for forming amyloid-β plaques recognizes its substrates with two regions that act like a pair of chopsticks, study says.
Pumping Iron Could Ward Off Dementia
Fitness buffs rejoice! Your weight training could also help prevent dementia later in life.
First Drug For Dementia With Lewy Bodies Approved
Eisai's Aricept® is the world's first treatment indicated for both Alzheimer's and dementia with Lewy bodies.
