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A main pathogenic initiator of AD and related dementias is oxidative stress, which corrodes the brain, called oxidative damage. (Representational Image: Unsplash)
Medicine

New Study Reveals Why Defense Against Brain Corrosion Declines in Alzheimer Disease (AD) Patients

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2 min read
Findings offer hope for development of new medications
These Numbers Put 12 Rare Diseases on the Map (Representational Image: Unsplash)
Medicine

12 Rare Diseases Added to International Classification List, Bringing Recognition and Awareness

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3 min read
New codes in the ICD-10-CM will help researchers and clinicians track and study rare diseases, and could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment.
Semaglutide use in type 2 diabetes patients has been linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s, suggesting new therapeutic possibilities. (Representational Image-Wikimedia Commons)
Pharmacy

Semaglutide Shows Promise in Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Ankur Deka
2 min read
Real-world evidence supports repurposing GLP-1 receptor agonists for Alzheimer’s prevention, with semaglutide showing significant benefits
With a four-year, $3.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers from Case Western Reserve University will study whether certain brain proteins may play a role in development of Alzheimer's disease. (Representational image: Pixabay)
Medicine

Researchers Close in on Understanding Possible Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease

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2 min read
National Institutes of Health (NIH)-backed study will examine the potential function of epitope (Eph) receptors in Alzheimer’s disease
New research suggests outdoor light pollution at night may be a significant risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, especially in individuals under 65. (Representational Image: Wikimedia Commons)
Fitness and Wellness

Study Suggests Outdoor Light at Night May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Ankur Deka
3 min read
New research highlights a potential connection between nighttime light exposure and Alzheimer's disease, particularly among younger individuals
Neurologists diagnose cognitive impairment through clinical exams of memory and thinking skills. To confirm Alzheimer's disease, evidence of specific brain changes is needed, usually obtained via brain scans or spinal taps. (Representational Image: Unsplash)
Medicine

Accuracy of Diagnostic Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s Disease Varies

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4 min read
Varying Accuracy of Diagnostic Blood Tests for Alzheimer's Disease
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