Scientists from University of Central Florida have identified a mechanism responsible for early brain function deterioration in Alzheimer's patients.
It is well known that amyloid-beta gums up brain cells when it becomes too concentrated, because it forms damaging deposits on the cells known as plaques.
Medicines Meant to Treat Alzheimers Found to be Good for Victims of Dementia
Cholinesterase inhibitors, that help victims of Alzheimer's disease can also assist in the management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, a new study has shown.
Cholinesterase inhibitors, that help victims of Alzheimer's disease can also assist in the management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, a new study has shown.
In the new study, the researchers explored the impacts of very low amyloid-beta concentrations on healthy cells in an effort to mimic the earlier stages of Alzheimer's.
They found that over time, though there are no outward signs of damage, exposure to moderate amyloid-beta concentrations somehow prevents electrical signals from travelling normally through the cells.
New Study Found Statins to Help Prevent Alzheimers
Statins, the anti-cholesterol drugs, may help prevent the brain damage that leads to Alzheimer's disease, a new US study has found.
Statins, the anti-cholesterol drugs, may help prevent the brain damage that leads to Alzheimer's disease, a new US study has found.
"What we're claiming is that before you have any behavioural clues, these electrical transmission problems may be occurring," he said.
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Early Alzheimers in Drivers may Prove Potentially Dangerous
Researchers at Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University have revealed that people with early Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) are more prone to accidents as well as performing poorly in road tests
Researchers at Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University have revealed that people with early Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) are more prone to accidents as well as performing poorly in road tests
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Risk Factors for Alzheimers Disease
Cognitively normal adults exhibiting atrophy of their temporal lobe or damage to blood vessels in the brain are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Cognitively normal adults exhibiting atrophy of their temporal lobe or damage to blood vessels in the brain are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
