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Early-onset Alzheimer’s: new drug shows promise in slowing the disease

Alzheimer’s disease is usually associated with old age. But around 5%-10% of all Alzheimer’s cases occur in people under the age of 65. Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease progresses more rapidly and often strikes people in the prime of their lives. Treatment options remain limited.

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New drug could reduce risk of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease

The results boost hopes similar treatments being developed to target more common forms of Alzheimer's - that appear when people reach their sixties, seventies and eighties - might also be effective.

The Independent UK

Changes to speech and language can help detect Alzheimer’s early – here are five things to look out for

Ten million people are diagnosed with dementia worldwide each year – that’s more than ever. According to the Alzheimer’s Society approximately one million people in the UK are currently living with the disease. Studies predict this figure will rise to 1.6 million people by 2050.

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Alzheimer’s research centers face Trump-imposed $65m funding delay across the US

Researchers report difficulties retaining staff as White House cost-cutting stresses US medical research system

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Can a 19-year-old develop Alzheimer's disease? What causes early-onset disease in young

Alzheimer's disease is known to affect the elderly, and one would never expect a teenage individual to develop the neurodegenerative condition. However, this extremely rare case happened in China, and the researchers are yet to understand its underlying cause.

The Times of India

Could Alzheimer’s begin in your mouth? Research uncovers a potential bacterial trigger

Can you get Alzheimer's disease from a gum infection? While the link may seem far-fetched, a new study has uncovered this lesser-known connection, offering clues to the roots of the neurodegenerative disease.

The Times of India

Man nearly guaranteed to get early Alzheimer's is still disease-free in his 70s — how?

A man who should have developed early-onset Alzheimer's disease due to a genetic mutation is still symptom-free in his 70s. Scientists are trying to understand why.

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Meet the 24-year-old helping Lilly test a preventive Alzheimer’s drug

Children who inherit genetic mutations from parents with early-onset Alzheimer’s typically show signs of dementia at the same age their parents did.

Fortune

It's not just forgetfulness: 8 early warning signs of dementia

Nightmares and changes in vision can both be early warning signs of dementia.

Fortune

Inhaling this gas could help treat Alzheimer's disease, study suggests

A simple out-of-the-box treatment for Alzheimer's disease has been discovered by scientists which could help activate brain cells that assist in breaking down plaques and reducing inflammation associated with the neurodegenerative disease.

The Times of India

Thyroid, liver proteins help maintain brain health and help treat Alzheimer’s, study reveals

The recent study that links thyroid and liver proteins with brain functioning has promised a new approach to tackling Alzheimer’s disease. Certain thyroid and liver proteins have been discovered to be of high importance when it comes to moderation of the cognitive ability as well as providing protection against neurodegenerative…

The Times of India

Alzheimer’s may not be from amyloids

Recent studies implicate the immune system and a herpes virus as potential contributors to development of disease

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Alzheimer's could be reversed, say researchers as study finds cellular mechanism behind it

A study published in the journal Neuron has found the cellular mechanism that links stress in the brain to the progression of Alzheimer's disease. This breakthrough can promise a major boost in the treatment of the disease.

The Times of India

Jobs That Save Lives? People In Certain Professions May Be At Reduced Risk Of Alzheimer's Death

Professions requiring constant navigation, such as taxi and ambulance drivers, might be at an advantage as a recent study found these workers have a reduced risk of death from Alzheimer's disease.

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New study will use phone apps to explore link between sleep and Alzheimer's risk

Cambridge University and UCL will collaborate with a tech company to explore how sleep tracking data can help detect Alzheimer's disease

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Study finds taxi and ambulance drivers less likely to die from Alzheimer's disease

A new study published in the British Medical Journal has revealed that deaths from Alzheimer’s disease are significantly lower among taxi and ambulance drivers, who frequently engage in processing spatial and navigational information. The findings suggest that these professions may offer a protective effect against Alzheimer’s, a progressive age-related condition…

The Independent UK

These surprising professions have the lowest rate of Alzheimer’s disease deaths

Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia and it is one of the leading causes of death in the United States

The Conversation

Does menopause hormone therapy increase or decrease your risk of dementia? Here’s the science

By 2050, around 135 million people worldwide will be living with dementia. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Women are more likely than men to develop Alzheimer’s disease, even after accounting for women living longer.

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AI supercharged the sciences in 2024, revealing a major breakthrough in Alzheimer's diagnosis

A surge of AI-powered breakthroughs reminds us of the good that artificial intelligence can do, when placed in the right hands.

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Are you ignoring the early signs of Alzheimer's?

Brain fog and forgetfulness are common, but when these issues become more frequent or severe, they might be early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. In younger adults under 65, this is known as early-onset Alzheimer’s. Symptoms can include memory lapses, difficulty focusing, and confusion. For example, you may forget simple tasks…

The Independent UK

How one health concern could predict Alzheimer’s disease decades before first symptoms occur

Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of Americans and is one of the top 10 causes of death in the U.S.

Benzinga

Cannabinoid Drug For Agitation In Alzheimer's Yields Cognitive Improvements In Clinical Trial

IGC Pharma, Inc.(NYSE:IGC) reported additional interim data from its ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating IGC-AD1 for agitation in dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease. IGC-AD1 targets neuro-inflammation and CB1 receptor dysfunction,. The investigational drug contains THC as one of two active pharmaceutical agents.

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Vulnerability to financial scams in aging adults could be an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease, new research shows

A brain region affected very early in Alzheimer’s disease may explain why some aging people are at greater risk of financial exploitation. That is the key finding of our new study, published in the journal Cerebral Cortex.

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Study finds how Alzheimer's disease may damage brain in two phases

Alzheimer's disease may cause brain damage in two stages, according to new research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that uses sophisticated brain mapping methods. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Blood test could ‘reliably rule out’ Alzheimer’s, trial finds

There are hopes it will offer reassurance to patients with cognitive decline and help them avoid unnecessary further testing, researchers said.

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