“Music can really affect the brain in ways that are medicinal” says Dr. Joshua Grill of UCI MIND, in an interview with CNN. Watch the video here. The post The…
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Consumers can order blood tests from the laboratory testing behemoth Quest Diagnostics to check their iron or vitamin D levels, learn whether they have a sexually transmitted disease, or determine…
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Treating high blood pressure in older adults reduces their risk of dementia, an analysis of previous research shows, providing more evidence that heart health and brain health are intimately connected. In a new…
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Dear Colleagues, I am thrilled to announce and celebrate four outstanding individuals who have been honored with Lauds & Laurels awards. These individuals have not only excelled in their respective…
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Small trial of Bemdaneprocel, which aims to replace dopamine-producing neurons, raises hope for treatment Scientists have reported early success in a trial of an experimental cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease,…
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UCI MIND faculty member and professor of pathology, Elizabeth Head, PhD, is quoted in last week’s Alzforum article about Alzheimer’s disease immunotherapies and the high rates of cerebrovascular pathology in…
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Smoggy air can hurt your health even after the smoke has cleared. But you can lower your risk. Some animal research suggests that fine particles can make their way into…
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More Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders sought for studies on aging August 2, 2023—With a $16 million grant from the National Institute on Aging, the University of California,…
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Quest Diagnostics recently announced the launch of a direct-to-consumer blood test to detect amyloid plaques in the brain. The test examines the ratio of Ab42/Ab40 in the plasma. Based on…
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Groundbreaking treatments for Alzheimer’s disease that work by removing a toxic protein called beta amyloid from the brain may benefit whites more than Black Americans, whose disease may be driven…
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