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Amylin deposits in the brain may link dementia and diabetes
July 30, 2013Deposits of a hormone called amylin in the brain may indicate risk for developing dementia and type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online in the Annals of Neurology. The analysis by researchers at the NIA-funded Alzheimer’s Disease...
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NIH researchers find diabetes drug extends health and lifespan in mice
July 30, 2013Long-term treatment with the type 2 diabetes drug metformin improves health and longevity of male mice when started at middle age, reports an international team of scientists led by researchers at the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the...
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Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias take spotlight at NIH workshop
July 26, 2013While most people with dementia have Alzheimer’s disease, about a third of all cases are caused by other, lesser known brain diseases. In fact, most people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s may actually have “mixed dementia.”...
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Blog post - preparing the next generation of researchers
July 24, 2013The NIA summer training program builds the pipeline for the future biomedical research workforce. Our Summer Institute, just renamed the Butler-Williams Scholars Program, provides early to mid-career scientists with a unique opportunity to interact...
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New database helps clinicians, researchers find instruments to detect cognitive impairment in older adults
July 23, 2013Evaluating the cognitive status of older patients in the primary care setting is one of the first steps in determining the cause of problems with memory, attention, and other aspects of thinking that can affect their health and well-being. With...
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NIA Names Summer Research Training Program after Butler, Williams
July 19, 2013The National Institute on Aging (NIA) at NIH has named its prestigious Summer Institute on Aging Research after NIA’s first two directors—Dr. Robert N. Butler and Dr. T. Franklin Williams. The week-long training program for early and mid...
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NIH, PCORI seek applications for falls prevention clinical trial
July 16, 2013The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is seeking applications from researchers for a clinical trial to prevent serious injuries resulting from falls in older people. The request, part of an initiative by the new Falls Injuries Prevention Partnership...
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Advice for older people on staying safe in hot weather
July 11, 2013Summer often brings excessive heat, which can lead to heat-related problems caused by hyperthermia, an abnormally high body temperature. Older adults and people with chronic medical conditions are particularly susceptible to hyperthermia and are at...
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Blog post - does my priority score mean I will get funded?
July 10, 2013Maybe you are a graduate student, a postdoctoral fellow, or a new junior faculty member. You have carefully crafted a fellowship grant application or a career development grant application. Now, you sit on pins and needles hoping to hear that...
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LINKS newsletter highlights minority research and training initiatives, new NIA blog for researchers
July 10, 2013The Summer 2013 issue of LINKS: Minority Research & Training is now available online. This twice-yearly e-newsletter is part of NIA’s initiative to address health disparities and support scientists representing underserved populations. In...
