A new lipid-based pathway essential for memory formation has been discovered by University of Queensland researchers – a breakthrough that could lead to treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Led by Professor Frédéric Meunier from UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute, the team found a saturated fat called myristic acid is released by an enzyme, DDHD2, which […]
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A crucial link between the brain’s cleaning system and deterioration of neurons associated with Alzheimer’s disease has been discovered by University of Queensland researchers. Professor Elizabeth Coulson, from UQ’s School of Biomedical Sciences and Queensland Brain Institute, said the research has revealed a direct link between early brain degeneration and impaired waste clearance in the […]
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Common gene variant doubles dementia risk for men: New research has found that men who carry a common genetic variant are twice as likely to develop dementia in their lifetime compared to women. The research, published in Neurology, used data from the ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE) trial to investigate whether people […]
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Ethical Issues In The Use Of Medical Alert Systems: Keeping Loved Ones Safe and Happy While Using These Devices Medical alert system devices have been vital in helping caregivers to keep track of their loved one’s health condition and whereabouts. Since these assistive devices are proven to be effective and reliable, it’s likely that there […]
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Frontotemporal dementia – reasons for misdiagnosis – University of Queensland researchers discovered that nearly 70 per cent of suspected frontotemporal dementia patients ultimately did not have the disease in a study aimed at identifying factors that contribute to misdiagnosis of this notoriously difficult to diagnose disorder. Psychiatrist Dr Joshua Flavell, working with cognitive neurologist Professor […]
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Signs Your Elderly Parent Needs Help: It is not easy to ask for or accept assistance when you need it, but it’s even harder for elderly parents who are in a position of care all their lives and now are the ones who need to be cared for. Mum and dad are not likely to […]
Early onset dementia more common than previously reported – the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease seems to be on the rise. A new major study by the University of Eastern Finland, the University of Oulu and Neurocenter Finland explored early-onset dementia in the working-age population in Finland. The study cohort was one of the largest in […]
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Joe Biden, 81, has announced that he will not be seeking a second term as President of the United States, although he intends to stay in his role until the election later this year. Many people have speculated that he may be suffering from age-related cognitive decline, although he has not said that this is […]
With the heat health warning at yellow as temperatures continue to rise, Alzheimer’s Society is providing advice to help people with dementia to stay safe and hydrated during the hot spell. Dehydration is a common challenge for people living with dementia and memory problems mean they can easily forget to drink enough water. During the […]
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University of Queensland research has found exercise can help prevent or slow cognitive decline during ageing. A team led by Associate Professor Jana Vukovic from UQ’s School of Biomedical Sciences and Queensland Brain Institute and Dr Solal Chauquet from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience assessed the expression of genes in individual brain cells of mice. […]
