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Alzheimer’s Association, July 24-28

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The Alzheimer's Association International Conference The annual meeting of the Alzheimer's Association was held from July 24 to 28 in Toronto and attracted...
Deep brain stimulation appears safe for patients with early Alzheimer's disease -- and might even slow down memory loss in some

Deep Brain Stimulation Appears Safe in Patients With Alzheimer’s

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Although treatment seems safe, benefit isn't yet clear
Alzheimer's disease is often misdiagnosed

AAIC: Misdiagnosis Prevalence ~20 Percent for Alzheimer’s

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Missed disease identification seems more likely in men, who may develop cognitive issues earlier
Certain behavior changes may be a harbinger of Alzheimer's disease

AAIC: Mild Behavior Changes May Be Early Indicator of Alzheimer’s

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Researchers have developed a checklist to help identify those at potential risk
People who work in jobs that task the intellect are better able to withstand the effects of brain lesions commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease

AAIC: Intellectually-Stimulating Jobs May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

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Activities that highly stimulate the brain might build up 'reserve' to help ward off dementia
Variations in the APOE gene may start to show effects on brain structure and mental acuity as early as preschool

Effects of APOE Gene May Be Apparent in Childhood

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Findings may lead to earlier interventions, preventive measures for future brain injuries, dementia
A genetic test may one day be able to predict the risk for Alzheimer's disease in young adults

Risk Score Could Help ID Alzheimer’s Risk in Young Adults

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Score also associated with worse memory, clinical progression in older adults
Patients in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease may have more leakages in the blood-brain barrier

Blood-Brain Barrier Leaks Seen in Patients With Early Alzheimer’s

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Cognitive abilities decreased significantly with increasing leakage in deep gray matter
Men who experience the loss of chromosome Y from their blood cells as they age may have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease

Loss of Y Chromosome in Blood Tied to Alzheimer’s Risk in Men

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The greater the Y chromosome loss, the higher the risk of developing Alzheimer's, researchers say
Plasma homocysteine and its metabolite homocysteine thiolactone contribute to Alzheimer's disease pathology via the amyloid-β-fibrinogen interaction

Homocysteine Tied to Alzheimer’s Via Aβ-Fibrinogen Interaction

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Elevated levels of plasma HC/HCTL contribute to Alzheimer's pathology via Aβ-fibrinogen interaction