Population-level policies on risk factors for dementia could reduce costs
NIHRPopulation-level policies tackling dementia risk factors like salt, sugar, smoking and pollution could save billions and add healthy years to people’s lives.
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Sex Differences in Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Blood
Alz ForumSex-specific blood changes in neurodegeneration: scRNA-Seq reveals major immune shifts in Parkinson’s men, minor in Alzheimer’s. Explore the largest dataset yet
NIHR Evidence – What impact does hearing loss have on dementia risk?
A comprehensive review of research explored the link between adult-onset hearing loss, findings support suggestions that addressing hearing loss might reduce the risk of some types of dementia.
NIHR Evidence – Brain training improved thinking, memory & attention in older people
Daily brain training boosts memory & thinking in older adults. Study shows benefits for 6,500+ people, even those at risk for Alzheimer’s. Start today! 🧠
Cash for catching scientific errors
Nature Careers BlogThe ERROR project offers researchers a bounty for spotting mistakes in published papers — a strategy borrowed from the software industry. From Nature Careers
Swapping processed foods for nuts and beans may lower dementia risk
Dementia ResearcherA Four-decade study of more than 130,000 people measured the risk of your morning bacon or ballgame hot dog – news from AAIC 24
GLP-1 Drug Liraglutide May Protect Against Dementia
Alzheimer's AssociationResearch reported at AAIC shows a GLP-1 agonist — the class of drugs shown to help with diabetes and weight loss may also protect the brain.
Exposure to Wildfire Smoke Greatly Raises Risk of Dementia
Wildfire smoke may be particularly hazardous to brain health, according to a 10-year study of more than 1.2 million southern Californians.
Blood Test may improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis in primary care
Research reported at AAIC shows blood tests can be 90% accurate in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease and could be use in primary care and memory clinics.
AD Biomarkers Change Similarly Before Symptoms
Explore how two major studies confirm the progression of Alzheimer’s biomarkers, from amyloid to tau, over 20 years leading to diagnosis.
DPUK – Great Minds: New treatments for dementia
Dementias Platform UKWatch a recording of the Dementias Platform UK Great Minds event, with a stellar line-up of speakers discussing new treatments for dementia.
Blog – Sorting FACS from fiction
Dr Gaia BrezzoDive into Dr Gaia Brezzo’s blog on FACS, a key immunology tool. Learn the difference between FACS & flow cytometry, and its impact on cellular research.