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Alpha-Synuclein Protein Found in One-Third of Early Alzheimer's Patients
New research reveals that 32% of early Alzheimer's patients also have alpha-synuclein protein aggregates, linked to smell loss.
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New Ultra-Fast MRI Scans Cut Alzheimer's Drug Monitoring Time by 56%
Revolutionary Wave-CAIPI technology dramatically reduces brain scan time while maintaining accuracy for monitoring Alzheimer's treatments.
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War Trauma and Early Adversity Show Complex Effects on Brain Aging in Vietnamese Study
New research reveals surprising ways that wartime experiences and childhood hardships influence cognitive function in older adults.
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Alzheimer's Genetic Risk Varies Dramatically Across Different Populations
New research reveals Alzheimer's heritability ranges from 29% to 78% depending on ancestry, with major implications for personalized prevention.
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Mediterranean and MIND Diets Cut Dementia Risk by Up to 21% in Major Study
Following Mediterranean or MIND diets for decades significantly reduced dementia risk and slowed cognitive aging in 130,000+ adults.
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Scientists Create Brain Fingerprints That Predict Alzheimer's Decline Better Than Current Tests
New molecular mapping technique identifies individuals uniquely and predicts cognitive decline more accurately than standard brain scans.
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Brain Blood Flow Decline Predicts Alzheimer's Disease Progression in Major Study
Researchers tracked brain blood flow in 12,000+ people, revealing progressive decline that predicts cognitive deterioration.
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Scientists Discover Two Genes That Help Amish SuperAgers Maintain Sharp Memory Past 80
New research identifies WDR12 and HIVEP3 genes as key contributors to exceptional cognitive preservation in elderly Amish individuals.
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Latin America Faces Growing Dementia Crisis Despite Limited Research Infrastructure
Comprehensive analysis reveals significant gaps in dementia research, diagnosis, and care across Latin American countries.
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Exercise and Blood Pressure Control Show No Cognitive Benefits in Major 2-Year Study
Large trial of 513 older adults finds exercise and intensive cardiovascular risk reduction don't significantly improve cognitive function.
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Stopping Treatment Safely in Rare Autoimmune Brain Disease Shows Promise
Large study reveals when patients with MOG antibody disease can discontinue immunosuppressive therapy without relapse.
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Multiple Sclerosis Prevalence Trends Reveal Key Lifestyle Patterns Over 30 Years
Three-decade study tracks MS prevalence, lifestyle factors, and mortality patterns in England, revealing important health trends.
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