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Alzheimer’s 3X raises Covid severity, death risk: Study
Sao Paulo: People with dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease are at threefold risk of dying as a result of infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind Covid-19, according to a study by Brazilian researchers.…
- Technology
Scientists claim to develop brain tissue from 3D-printed bioreactor
Chennai: Scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US, have grown human brain tissues called ‘organoids’ with help of a 3D Printed Bioreactor…
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Hyderabad’s Habib gave tough time to legendary Pele in Calcutta; now he is afflicted with Alzheimer
Hyderabad: The year was 1977. Mohun Bagan football club of Kolkata was preparing to take on the challenge of playing against the visiting New York Cosmos at the huge Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata.…
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13 new rare gene variants of Alzheimer’s identified
New York: Researchers have identified 13 new rare genomic variants associated with Alzheimer’s disease in a first-of-its-kind human genome study. The lesser-known gene mutations may hold critical information about the biology of the…
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Injuries to head at young age might later worsen cognitive decline
London: The findings of a new study led by University College London researchers found that individuals who previously experienced head injuries in their 50s or younger score lower than expected on cognitive…
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Head injuries may worsen cognitive decline decades later
London: People who experienced head injuries in their 50s or younger score lower than expected on cognitive tests at age 70, a new study suggests. The findings of the study indicated that head…
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Scientists develop new brain sensor to offer Alzheimer’s answers
Washington: Scientists at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have developed a tool to monitor communications within the brain to offer an explanation for why Alzheimer’s drugs have limited effectiveness and…
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‘Black’ completes 16 years: Big B reminisces memories of film
New Delhi: Marking sixteen years of the blockbuster movie ‘Black’, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, on Thursday reminisced his memories of the film by sharing throwback pictures and motion poster of the movie.…
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14-yr-old Hyderabad boy wins national award for his innovative device
Hyderabad: Hemesh Chadalavada, a ninth-grade student from Jubilee Hills Public School is going to receive the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Award -2021 on the eve of the Republic Day. Prime Minister…
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Retinas: New potential clues in diagnosing, treating Alzheimer’s
Washington: A study led by the Cedars-Sinai Department of Neurosurgery has identified certain regions in the retina – the lining found in the back of the eye – that are more affected…
- Science
Researchers show promising approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease
Goettingen: Researchers at the University of Gottingen and the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology Leipzig-Halle have described a promising approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease. The results have been published in…
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Abnormal proteins in the gut linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
Hong Kong: Misfolded protein build-up in the gut could contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s-like symptoms, researchers have shown. This new finding, published in the Journal of Physiology, suggests a new treatment approach…
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Losing just one night’s sleep linked to Alzheimer’s disease
London: Losing just one night of sleep fuels brain proteins linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease, a new research warns. The study, published in the journal Neurology, found that when young,…
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Study shows new Alzheimer’s drug reverses ageing process
Washington: A new study suggests that the Alzheimer’s drug candidates CMS121 and J147 may be useful for treating a broader array of conditions and points out a new pathway that links normal…
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Brain protein that could protect against Alzheimer’s disease
Toronto: Researchers have found that a protein that regulates white blood cells in the human brain could protect against Alzheimer’s disease. The results published in the journal Communications Biology suggest that this…
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Drug for Alzheimer’s disease increases hospitalization risk
Toronto: Researchers have found that a drug, donepezil commonly used to manage symptoms of Alzheimer disease and other forms of dementia, is associated with a two-fold higher risk of hospitalisation. According to…
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New drug to protect against Alzheimer: Study
New York: Researchers have discovered a new drug which may protect against memory loss, nerve damage and other symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Preclinical research published in the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics…
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High-fat diet guards fetus from Alzheimer’s disease: Study
Washington: A recent study has revealed that a high-fat diet during gestation guards the fetus against changes in the brain that may lead to Alzheimer’s disease later. The study was published in…
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Migraine diagnoses positively associated with dementia: Study
Washington: A few studies, focused on the association between other headaches, migraine headaches and dementia, found a positive migraine-dementia relationship. This study was based on data from the Disease Analyzer database (IQVIA),…
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Here’s why Alzheimer’s is more prevalent in women than men?
Washington: While the accumulation of proteins in the brain is a marker to indicate the onset of Alzheimer’s, a new study analysed the ways in which these proteins spread, that might help…
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AI could be a boon for Alzheimer’s patients
New York: Artificial Intelligence (AI) can prove to be essential for healthcare providers to detect and manage Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia, from which 44 million people suffer worldwide.…
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AI could be a boon for Alzheimer’s patients
New York: Artificial Intelligence (AI) can prove to be essential for healthcare providers to detect and manage Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia, from which 44 million people suffer worldwide.…
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HypertensionHypertension drug may slow down Alzheimer’s in patients
London: Researchers have found that a drug, called nilvadipine that is consumed as a pill to control hypertension, could also help patients combat Alzheimer’s disease without affecting other parts of the brain.…
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VR can identify early Alzheimer’s more accurately: Study
London: Virtual reality (VR) technology can identify early Alzheimer’s disease more accurately than ‘gold standard’ cognitive tests currently in use, says a study. The findings, published in the journal Brain, highlight the…
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Sleep-inducing molecules in blood could help diagnose Alzheimer’s: Study
Washington: A new study suggests that a certain kind of molecules present in the blood could help in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. People who had amyloid in their brain, a peptide which is…
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Researchers develop new technique to study movement of cells
Washington: In new research, researchers have developed a technique to study the movement of cells without using labels or dyes. The method also revealed an undiscovered phenomenon that may play a role…
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Research finds anti-inflammatory drugs futile against the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease
Washington: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) are ineffective for the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease, reveals new research published in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. For decades, researchers have known…
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Eye check-up to detect Alzheimer’s disease
New York: A future non-invasive eye test may allow early detection of Alzheimer’s disease before memory loss kicks in, say a team led by an Indian-origin researcher. Retina being an extension of…
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Sleep apnea linked with Alzheimer’s marker: Study
New York: Researchers have found a link between sleep apnea and increased levels of a toxic brain protein commonly associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The findings suggests that people suffering from sleep apnea…
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This California plant may hold promise for treating Alzheimer’s
New York: A potent neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory chemical in a native California shrub may lead to treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, say researchers. The plant called Yerba santa, dubbed as “holy herb” in…
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