A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia
Alzheimer’s Drugs Might Get Into the Brain Faster With New Ultrasound Tool, Study Shows
Scientists have found a way to help Alzheimer’s drugs seep inside the brain faster — using sound waves to jiggle a temporary opening in its protective shield. Read more here.
Dementia among younger people is linked to 15 factors, major study reveals
Genetics plays a role, but experts say some factors of early-onset dementia can be controlled. Read more here.
New blood test that screens for Alzheimer’s may be a step closer to reality
Testing a person’s blood for a type of protein called phosphorylated tau, or p-tau, could be used to screen for Alzheimer’s disease with “high accuracy,” even before symptoms begin to show, a new study suggests. Read more here.
Vision problems could be key to early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, study shows
A new study suggests that Alzheimer’s disease possibly begins to manifest in some patients as a disease that causes vision problems and is often overlooked. But more awareness could lead to an early Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Read more here.
