A new study recently published in the journal Human Brain Mapping revealed that the shape of the hippocampus might be more telling than the size of the hippocampus in terms of memory and cognitive function. The study is entitled “Hippocampal (subfield) volume and shape…
Researchers at the University of Glasgow recently published in the journal Future Science OA a comprehensive review regarding the inhibition of beta-amyloid production as a therapeutic strategy for patients with Alzheimer’s disease. The study is entitled “The role and therapeutic targeting of α-, β—…
A new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience revealed that specific immune cells and degradation of a nutrient called arginine might be linked to Alzheimer’s disease development. The study was performed by researchers at Duke University Medical Center, the West Virginia University School…
A new study led by a team of researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York recently revealed that compounds called glycotoxins found in over-cooked foods may increase the risk for age-related dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease the most common type of dementia. The study is…
Dr. Anuradha Kalani from the University of Louisville in Kentucky and colleagues recently presented at the Experimental Biology Annual Meeting in Boston the finding that a diet rich in methionine can increase the risk of memory loss. Methionine is an essential amino acid important for several cellular functions…
Researchers at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven recently published in the journal Annals of Neurology the finding that a specific experimental anti-cancer drug can be used as an effective therapy for Alzheimer’s disease. The study is entitled “Fyn inhibition…
The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is vital for patients to plan their future, access proper healthcare services and make informed decisions regarding treatment options. However, the Alzheimer’s Association recently revealed in its 2015 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures that many individuals are being deprived from an accurate diagnosis.
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic and Foundation in Minnesota revealed that within the natural aging process, men have worse memory performance than women. The study was recently published in the journal JAMA Neurology and is entitled “Age, Sex, and APOE ε4 Effects…
Biogen Idec recently announced the results from a pre-specified interim analysis of PRIME, an ongoing Phase 1b randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of aducanumab (BIIB037) in patients with early or mild Alzheimer’s disease. The results were presented at the 12th International Conference…
The Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) together with the Global Alzheimer’s Platform (GAP) recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement based on the common goal of accelerating the search for an Alzheimer’s disease therapy through the creation of a global, standing, trial-ready platform for…
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