Two personality traits may be linked to Alzheimer’s pathology
A buildup of amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the brain is associated with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. A new study finds that being neurotic or conscientious may increase or decrease, respectively, the odds of developing these buildups. It remains unclear, however, whether this association is a result of the lifestyles that may characterize […]
New paradigms needed in Alzheimer’s care
Johannesburg, 20 September 21: The occurrence of Alzheimer’s Disease is on the rise worldwide, and South Africa is no exception when it comes to what this means for healthcare. Although the majority of people suffering from Alzheimer’s are older, the disease can strike at any age and is currently incurable, meaning that all Alzheimer’s patients need […]
New insights into the formation of toxic protein clumps in Alzheimer’s disease
Small aggregates of proteins known as Aβ oligomers are suspected as the main cause for the development of Alzheimer’s disease. However, it is not yet clear where and under what conditions these toxic aggregates form. Researchers from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf and Forschungszentrum Jülich, together with partners from the University and University Hospital Cologne, have […]
New Alzheimer’s drug: cause for hope or premature?
Johannesburg, 21 June21: The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first new drug developed for Alzheimer’s Disease in over 20 years – but the decision and the drug itself appear to be controversial. The drug, known as Aduhelm (scientific name: aducanumab) has been developed by the Cambridge, Massachusetts based company Biogen together […]