Dementia

Novel Tool is Effective at Predicting the Onset of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer Dementia

Rob DillardDementia | January 8, 2025

A new model called the Florey Dementia Index (FDI) can accurately predict the age at onset of MCI and AD.

New Approach to Alzheimer, Dementia Vaccine Using Peptide Nanofibers Receives NIH Grant Backing

Jordana JampelDementia | December 18, 2024

The research group will design a vaccine that won't promote inflammation.

Iron Chelation Detrimental in Hippocampus, Accelerates Decline in Alzheimer Disease

Jordana JampelDementia | December 2, 2024

The phase 2 randomized trial included patients with amyloid-confirmed mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer disease.

Study Uncovers How Traumatic Brain Injury May be Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

Rob DillardDementia | December 16, 2024

Researchers assessed the molecular underpinnings that may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease following TBI.

Promising Novel Therapy Targets, Destroys Tau Tangles to Treat Alzheimer Disease

Rob DillardDementia | September 16, 2024

Researchers have developed a novel therapy that selectively removes aggregated tau proteins, which are associated with AD.

Dr. Gus Alva on an Effective Therapy for Elderly Patients With Neurodegenerative Diseases

Dr. Gus AlvaDementia | August 20, 2024

Dr. Alva discusses a study that evaluated the safety of pimavanserin in frail elderly patients with NDD.

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