News & Highlights
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Study shows possible link between secondhand smoke, cognitive impairment
May 12, 2009
A recent article about a population-based study in England reports that exposure to secondhand smoke could increase the odds of older nonsmokers... -
New drugs for Alzheimer's: NIA boosts translational research
May 1, 2009
Dr. Roberta Diaz Brinton of the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles knew she needed to take the next step. Her studies showed... -
Combination scanning yields better diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment
April 15, 2009
A combination of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) can more accurately detect mild cognitive impairment (MCI)... -
New scoring on dementia screening recommended for more highly educated people
April 15, 2009
A recent study by researchers from the Texas Tech University Health Science Center and the Mayo Clinic Department of Medicine shows that raising the... -
Frailty in older adults linked to Alzheimer's disease pathology
April 15, 2009
Previous studies have suggested that frailty, a common but poorly understood condition in older people, may predict the development of dementia. In... -
Dementia diagnosis does not increase depression or anxiety
April 15, 2009
Receiving a diagnosis of dementia does not prompt a strong negative reaction in most people and may even provide relief because it explains symptoms... -
In Memoriam: Robert Katzman, M.D.
April 15, 2009
The Alzheimer's disease (AD) research community lost a legendary figure and guiding light on September 16, 2008, when Dr. Robert Katzman, 82,... -
Caregiving award recognizes two NIA-supported programs
April 15, 2009
The Rosalyn Carter Leadership in Caregiving Award is among the most prestigious awards in the caregiving field. This award, presented annually by the... -
More tau protein in cerebrospinal fluid associated with earlier onset of Alzheimer's
April 15, 2009
People with increased levels of tau protein in their CSF develop late-onset AD at earlier ages than do others with the disease, according to a study... -
Familial Alzheimer's disease may provide biomarker model
April 15, 2009
Examination of people at risk for the rare familial form of AD may provide clues to how the disease develops in others—years before clinical... -
International AD meeting highlights research advances
April 1, 2009
The International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD), sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association in Chicago in July 2008, attracted more... -
Is a big belly bad for the brain? Examining body fat's ties to dementia
April 1, 2009
Belly fat may be bad for your brain. A number of recent studies, widely publicized in the media, have suggested that excess adipose tissue (body... -
New research illuminates memory loss and early dementia
April 1, 2009
"Where are my glasses?" "Remind me who that person is. I can't remember his name." "What's the word I'm... -
Immunization reduced Aβ brain deposits in older dogs but did not improve cognition
March 17, 2009
As they age, dogs, like people, can accumulate beta-amyloid (Aβ) plaques, sticky protein deposits in the brain that are a signature sign of... -
Scientists report important step in biomarker testing for Alzheimer's Disease
March 17, 2009
Scientists have made a significant step forward in developing a test to help diagnose the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease sooner and more... -
Interviews can help judge AD patients' capacity for informed consent
March 17, 2009
Cognitive impairment in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can diminish their capacity to provide informed consent for... -
Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory (GEM) study fails to show benefit in preventing dementia in the elderly
November 18, 2008
The dietary supplement Ginkgo biloba was found to be ineffective in reducing the development of dementia and Alzheimer's disease in older people... -
Scientists isolate a toxic key to Alzheimer’s disease in human brains
June 23, 2008
Scientists have long questioned whether the abundant amounts of amyloid plaques found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s actually... -
Study shows association of glucose metabolism with family history of Alzheimer's
March 11, 2008
Cognitively normal people with a maternal family history of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) show reductions in their cerebral glucose metabolism in... -
Mild cognitive impairment can impact medical decision-making
March 11, 2008
Patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) may, in addition to their cognitive impairment, have functional limitations that diminish their ability...
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