Further evidence World Trade Center responders are at risk for dementia
New studies indicate that World Trade Center (WTC) first responders are at risk for developing dementia.
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How renegade protein interrupts brain cell function in Alzheimer’s disease
Dozens of molecules may tangle up with rogue bundles of tau, a protein that normally gives nerve fibers structure, to cause brain cell damage that contributes to neurodegenerative diseases, a new study shows.
Flu, pneumonia vaccinations tied to lower risk of Alzheimer’s dementia
Flu (influenza) and pneumonia vaccinations are associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research.
Researchers outline strategy for testing ketone bodies against COVID-19
A new review encourages researchers studying metabolism and immunity to turn their attention to ketone bodies, which are being widely studied for their role in aging, as a possible therapeutic against COVID-19, seasonal flu and other respiratory infections.
Super-agers show resistance to tau and amyloid accumulation
Super-agers, or individuals whose cognitive skills are above the norm even at an advanced age, have been found to have increased resistance to tau and amyloid proteins, according to new research.
Does deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s increase risk of dementia?
There’s good news for people with Parkinson’s disease. A new study shows that deep brain stimulation may not increase the risk of developing dementia.
Study seeks to optimize comfort for patients removed from ventilators at end of life
A recently published paper reports on a study of the palliative ventilator withdrawal (PVW) procedure performed in intensive care units (ICU) at end of life.
Dementia gene raises risk of severe COVID-19
Having a faulty gene linked to dementia doubles the risk of developing severe COVID-19, according to a large-scale study.