Alzheimer’s - Hypotheses & Drug Targets
The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a physical barrier that keeps the extracellular fluid of the brain separate from the bloodstream.
July 31, 2023
by David Orchard-Webb
Midlife Chronic Conditions Increase Risk for Later Dementia
Having two or more chronic conditions in middle age is associated with an increased...
February 9, 2022
by drugs.com
AHA News: Statistics Report Offers Snapshot of the Nation's Brain Health – And a Guide to Protecting It
Brain diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, are closely connected to heart health.
January 26, 2022
by drugs.com
Stopping dementia at the nose with combination of rifampicin and resveratrol
Dementia is thought to occur when proteins called amyloid-β, tau, and α-synuclein accumulate in the brain and form oligomers. A research group from the Department of Translational Neuroscience...
December 29, 2021
by WorldPharmaNews
Cataract Surgery Might Lower Your Odds for Dementia
People who undergo surgery to treat cataracts may have a lower likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.
December 8, 2021
by Drugs
Risk for Stroke, Dementia Down With Coffee, Tea Consumption
Coffee and tea consumption separately and in combination are associated with a reduced risk for developing stroke and dementia, according to a study published online Nov. 16 in PLOS Medicine.
November 24, 2021
by Drugs
Coffee and tea drinking may be associated with reduced rates of stroke and dementia
Drinking coffee or tea may be associated with a lower risk of stroke and dementia, according to a study of healthy individuals aged 50-74 publishing November 16th in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine.
November 17, 2021
by WorldPharmaNews
Dementia research that moves us forward: Alzheimer Society of Canada invests $3 million in dementia researchers across the country
The Alzheimer Society of Canada has announced an investment of more than three million dollars in funding, that will support 26 dementia researchers and their teams across Canada.
August 25, 2021
by firstwordpharma
Global Dementia Cases Projected to Top 152 Million in 2050
Global dementia cases are projected to increase to an estimated 152.8 million cases in 2050, according to a study presented at the annual Alzheimer's Association International Conference, held from July 26 to 30 in Denver.
July 30, 2021
by drugs
Global Dementia Cases Forecasted To Triple By 2050
Positive trends in global education access are expected to decrease dementia prevalence worldwide by 6.2 million cases by the year 2050.
July 28, 2021
by prnasia
1 in 20 Cases of Dementia Occurs in People Under 65
Dementia is largely a disease of old age, but a new study finds that up to 5% of all cases are among people in the prime of their lives.
July 22, 2021
by drugs
AHA News: Smoking Harms the Brain, Raises Dementia Risk – But Not If You Quit
Everyone knows smoking is bad for the heart and lungs. But the damage it does to the brain often gets less attention than it should – from smokers and health care providers alike.
July 7, 2021
by drugs