Alzheimer's

Our eyes are key to early diagnosis of heart disease, Alzheimer's: Research

Stephen A Burns, a professor at the Indiana University School of Optometry, said, 'This research is about using the eye as a window on health. We want to give health care providers the clearest view they can hope to get into the body, non-invasively'

16 October 2024, 12:42 IST

Our eyes are key to early diagnosis of heart disease, Alzheimer's: Research

16 October 2024, 12:42 IST

Committed to memory

The elderly Indian population is increasing due to improved lifespan. Dementia, which impairs mental processes, affects millions and is often referred to as a hidden epidemic

24 August 2024, 21:17 IST

Committed to memory

24 August 2024, 21:17 IST

Parasite found in cat litter can help treat neurlogical disorders like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's: Report

In the work, scientists engineered a strain of this parasite that is said to provide a new way to deliver therapeutic proteins directly to the human brain

31 July 2024, 16:18 IST

Parasite found in cat litter can help treat neurlogical disorders like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's: Report

31 July 2024, 16:18 IST

Nasal spray clears proteins linked to Alzheimer’s: Study

While all of this sounds very exciting, it’s important to consider that this research is yet to be tested on humans. Although mice are valuable models for studying potential treatments, there are significant differences between mice and humans.

29 July 2024, 06:12 IST

Nasal spray clears proteins linked to Alzheimer’s: Study

29 July 2024, 06:12 IST

Can Alzheimer’s really be reversed, as a new documentary claims?

Dementia and Alzheimer’s have been the leading killers in the UK for the last ten years, accounting for 11.4% of deaths in 2022. Although new drugs can reduce the disease’s progression, more evidence is emerging that something as simple as integrating a healthy lifestyle can 'reverse' symptoms of Alzheimer’s.

07 June 2024, 08:23 IST

Can Alzheimer’s really be reversed, as a new documentary claims?

07 June 2024, 08:23 IST

Would you get tested for an Alzheimer’s gene?

Using two datasets that encompass over 10,000 patients and over 3,000 brain donors, the researchers show that people with two copies of the gene will almost inevitably develop biological signs of the disease.

08 May 2024, 05:05 IST

Would you get tested for an Alzheimer’s gene?

08 May 2024, 05:05 IST

Neurological conditions affected 3.4 billion people globally in 2021: Lancet

The new analysis suggests that worldwide, the overall amount of disability, illness, and premature death— a measurement known as disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) caused by neurological conditions increased by 18 per cent over the past 31 years.

15 March 2024, 02:52 IST

Neurological conditions affected 3.4 billion people globally in 2021: Lancet

15 March 2024, 02:52 IST

Stem cell therapy shows promise for reducing Alzheimer's symptoms: Study

Researchers at the Stanford University in the US transplanted blood stem and progenitor cells into mice, effectively leading to the replacement of a type of neural cell, called microglia, that's defective in mice with the disease.

25 September 2023, 11:31 IST

Stem cell therapy shows promise for reducing Alzheimer's symptoms: Study

25 September 2023, 11:31 IST

170 unite in ‘Blue Button’ rally for World Alzheimer’s Day

Placards and informative pamphlets were distributed to the participants, mainly caregivers, senior citizens, healthcare professionals and students.

23 September 2023, 22:56 IST

170 unite in ‘Blue Button’ rally for World Alzheimer’s Day

23 September 2023, 22:56 IST

World Alzheimer's Month celebrations in city today

The event is aimed at creating awareness, removing stigma, and building support systems for patients and their families.

22 September 2023, 22:53 IST

World Alzheimer's Month celebrations in city today

22 September 2023, 22:53 IST