High blood pressure medication lowers the risk of dementia Hypertension is the number one disease. According to experts, around one in three adults in Germany is affected. However, hypertension can be treated very well. Successful blood pressure therapy also reduces the risk of dementia. It has long been known that people with chronically high blood … Read more
Despite new findings and advances in Alzheimer’s research, the search for therapies that prevent the onset of incurable dementia or slow the progression has so far been unsuccessful. Photo series with 10 pictures – Several drug trials that were already in the clinical phase have been discontinued this and previous years. But the setbacks do … Read more
Age is the most important risk factor for Alzheimer’s. Over the years, protein deposits can form in the brain, which significantly impair memory. The result is changes in thinking, acting and perceiving. But what exactly happens in the brain in Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s: the most common form of dementia The term dementia comes from Latin and … Read more
Dementia diseases such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s have not yet been curable. But now researchers have developed a completely new form of therapy that should significantly improve brain performance. Progressive memory loss, language disorders, personality changes or reduced mobility: An advanced Alzheimer’s disease usually brings with it typical symptoms. The causes have not yet been … Read more
For around six years, the team led by Prof. Dr. Roland Beisteiner researched the method at the University Clinic for Neurology. The medical technology manufacturer Storz Medical was also instrumental in the so-called transcranial pulse stimulation with ultrasound, or TPS for short. “The TPS makes it possible for the first time worldwide to penetrate all … Read more
CD8 T cells are part of the acquired immune system, that is, the part of the body’s own defense system that is continually developed over the course of life by dealing with pathogens of all kinds. When this cell subtype becomes active, the immune cells release molecules into their environment that trigger inflammation or initiate … Read more
Improve brain performance in Alzheimer’s with a new ultrasound method Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. With the death of nerve cells in the brain, sick people become increasingly forgetful, confused and disoriented. Researchers are now reporting that the brain performance of people with Alzheimer’s can be significantly improved with a new … Read more
Lack of sleep and the consequences A single night of disturbed sleep in healthy men leads to a higher level of tau protein, a biomarker for Alzheimer’s. This is new evidence that after just one night with sleep problems, the risk of Alzheimer’s could increase. A recent study by Uppsala University in Sweden found that … Read more
Head injuries in Alzheimer’s from antipsychotics? So-called antipsychotics do not seem to be optimal for people with Alzheimer’s. It was found that the use of antipsychotics in Alzheimer’s patients is associated with an increased risk of head injuries. The University of Eastern Finland’s latest study found that antipsychotics in Alzheimer’s patients have been linked to … Read more