Omega-3 backed for Alzheimer’s disease potential

Omega-3 backed for Alzheimer’s disease potential: "Our hypothesis is that stimulation of resolution of inflammation in Alzheimer's disease may result in reduced neuronal death in the brain, and in turn have a beneficial effect in disease progression and cognition,” explained Schultzberg.

“This is an entirely new approach and provides the opportunity to develop new treatment principles for Alzheimer's disease," she said.

Resolution of inflammation is altered in Alzheimer's disease

Resolution of inflammation is altered in Alzheimer's disease: New research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that the final stage of the normal inflammatory process may be disrupted in patients with Alzheimer's disease. A study published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia shows that levels in the brain and cerebrospinal fluid of the molecules necessary for tissue recovery through the clearance of harmful inflammatory substances are lower than normal in patients with Alzheimer's disease. The study also showed association between the lower levels of these molecules with impaired memory function.

New Approach for Detecting & Caring for Alzheimer’s | Psych Central News

New Approach for Detecting & Caring for Alzheimer’s | Psych Central News: “With no cure, no effective treatment and not even a reliable, practical way to diagnose it, Alzheimer’s has become one of the most dreaded diseases of our time,” said Keith Black, M.D., director of Cedars-Sinai’s Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute.

Modern technology is on the cusp of detecting Alzheimer’s in its early stages.

Common infections linked with increased risk of memory decline | Business Standard

Common infections linked with increased risk of memory decline | Business Standard: A new research has found that exposure to common infections may up risk of memory decline, even if the infections never made you ill.

Researchers found an index of antibody levels caused by exposure to Chlamydia pneumoniae, Helicobacter pylori, cytomegalovirus, and herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 was associated with worse cognitive performance, including memory, speed of mental processing, abstract thinking, planning and reasoning ability.

Having 2 Parents With Alzheimer's May Raise Risk of Early Brain Changes – WebMD

Having 2 Parents With Alzheimer's May Raise Risk of Early Brain Changes – WebMD: Middle-aged adults who are unfortunate enough to have both parents suffer from Alzheimer's disease may face yet another worry: an increased risk of early, Alzheimer's-related brain changes.

In a new study, researchers found that of more than 50 healthy adults, those with two parents affected by Alzheimer's were more likely to show certain abnormalities in brain scans.

Wireless brain implant could help wounded soldiers, Alzheimer’s patients | Fox News

Wireless brain implant could help wounded soldiers, Alzheimer’s patients | Fox News: A wireless brain implant allowing wounded soldiers to recover motor skills lost through head trauma is currently being looked at by a Pentagon agency that is soliciting proposals from private companies to research -- and potentially build --the technology.

Elevated brain aluminium and early onset Alzheimer's disease in worker exposed to aluminium

Elevated brain aluminium and early onset Alzheimer's disease in worker exposed to aluminium: While aluminium is a known neurotoxin and occupational exposure to aluminium has been implicated in neurological disease, including Alzheimer's disease, this finding is believed to be the first record of a direct link between Alzheimer's disease and elevated brain aluminium following occupational exposure to the metal.