Scientists have discovered a genetic mutation that reduces the chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease by 70 percent. This protective variant is present in the FN1 gene, which makes a protein called fibronectin. The discovery was made in people who had the APOEe4 gene. This gene significantly increases the risk of Alzheimer’s. The research, published in…
London: Scientists have identified a blood test that could diagnose Alzheimer’s up to 15 years before symptoms appear. Experts believe that this test will revolutionize the early diagnosis of the disease. Research led by University College London found the test to be more accurate and better than other tests for painful lumbar punctures. Experts said…
Experts have confirmed that early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is possible with a blood test. A blood protein level test may be as effective as a lumbar puncture and scan in diagnosing Alzheimer’s, according to new research. According to the researchers, there is evidence that a simple blood test can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease in the…
London: A new study has found that people with early signs of Alzheimer’s experience problems with orientation. Experts at University College London (UCL) used virtual reality to examine people with early signs of Alzheimer’s and found that those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s had trouble turning while walking. The study compared 31 healthy younger…
Washington: New research has found that a cup of espresso coffee not only gives you an instant sense of energy, but can also prevent Alzheimer’s disease. According to media reports, laboratory tests recently found evidence of espresso coffee inhibiting the accumulation of a type of protein called ‘Tau protein’. Accumulation of tau protein occurs early…
File photo. There is good news for Alzheimer’s patients (forgetfulness and mental weakness) that the new drug Donanemab from the American pharmaceutical company is proving to be effective in the fight against Alzheimer’s. After a global trial, it has been confirmed that this drug slows down the process of memory loss. The new drug helps…
A new Alzheimer’s drug has proven to be highly successful in directly preventing the disease. Photo: File Washington: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the US drug approval agency, has approved the first drug to slow Alzheimer’s disease. Although it is an expensive drug with an annual cost of $26,000. This drug called ‘Lacombe’ is…
Breathing exercises can help ward off painful diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia. Photo: File Maryland: Although many benefits of different breathing methods have been scientifically proven, a study has now revealed that simple and easy exercises can help ward off diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia. According to research published in Scientific Reports from the USC…
Texas: A new study has found that the presence of iron in the brain may play a role in Alzheimer’s disease. A new imaging study by researchers has shown for the first time that iron is more reactive in the presence of oxygen at sites in the brain where Alzheimer’s-related amyloid-beta deposits occur. A team…
London: A new gene therapy for Alzheimer’s successfully reduces the amount of the harmful protein tau that causes the disease, a new study has revealed. The researchers say the findings are a major breakthrough in targeting the protein to slow or potentially reverse the disease. University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and UCL have…
