The human microbiome includes the genetic material of more than 100 trillion tiny microorganisms—fungi, yeast, bacteria, and even viruses, most of which hang out in…
A review in the International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics has surveyed current early detection methods for Alzheimer’s disease, a prevalent neurodegenerative condition affecting…
Unlike many other long-term health conditions, most people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD) receive some or all of their care from an unpaid…
The Ultrasound and Elasticity Imaging Laboratory, led by Elisa Konofagou, Robert and Margaret Hariri Professor of Biomedical Engineering, develops novel, ultrasound-based techniques for both imaging…
A new editorial paper titled “Microvascular contributions to white matter injury in Alzheimer’s disease” has been published in Aging.
A new study shows that the activation of the brain’s immune defense cells—astrocytes—in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease could be tracked early with a…
Hard of hearing people with dementia are not receiving the care they desperately need, according to a new study by University of Manchester researchers.
Scientists have created a method to detect key fat-filled particles known as lipoproteins in the central nervous system, opening a new view into the workings…
Shorter telomeres on the ends of white blood cell chromosomes may signal a heightened dementia risk, suggest the results of a large, long-term study published…
Adults aged 60 and older who spend more time engaging in sedentary behaviors like sitting while watching TV or driving may be at increased risk…