‘Amazing’ reduction in Alzheimer’s risk verified by blood markers, study says
- Penny Ashford, age 61, is participating in a study tracking Alzheimer's risk via blood biomarkers.
- Ashford's father was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's at 62, motivating her to improve her brain health.
- The BioRAND study analyzes biomarkers from 54 participants and offers personalized lifestyle recommendations, including diet and exercise.
- Dr. Carrillo stated that "P-tau 217 is a beautiful marker for Alzheimer's," and blood tests are becoming more accurate.
- Improved biomarkers in the study group suggest lifestyle changes and potential diabetes drugs may reduce dementia risk, but more research is needed.
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A new method allows people with symptoms to detect Alzheimer’s with a blood test
Detecting the alzhéimer with a blood test is becoming easier. Today, Nature Medicine magazine publishes the work of an international team of scientists that has tested the ability to predict the risk of alzhéimer in people with some type of cognitive impairment with the biomarker phospho-tau217 in blood. The study, led by researchers from the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC), the Pasqual Maragall Foundation, and the Research Institute …
Alzheimer’s Support Group to meet April 15 - Marshall Democrat
By Richard DeFord The emotion never leaves, even when the mind changes. This is a reoccurring theme for families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. Several local… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
New Anti-Aging Compounds Show Promise in Treating Alzheimer’s Disease
According to the authors, the research opens up new possibilities for developing the next generation of ChE inhibitors that specifically target AChE and BChE linked to Alzheimer’s disease pathology. In a new study published in the journal Aging, a research team from Dalhousie University, led by Sultan Darvesh, discovered that certain anti-aging compounds, known as [...]
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