Alzheimer’s

Dementia research: Defects in the geneTREM2 linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 09-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Defects in the geneTREM2 are linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The gene…

5 years ago

Technical University of Munich scientists described a new class of designed macrocyclic peptides that are highly potent inhibitors of amyloid formation

MUNICH, 14-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Effective therapeutics to counteract the formation of amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes…

6 years ago

Ricoh launches an innovative digital postcard tool to help those affected by dementia stay connected through personalised images

First of its kind Printed Memories portal designed to bring families closer together LONDON, 13-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Ricoh has launched…

6 years ago

Pilot study reveals low-cost wearable devices that can be used to detect early warning signs of dementia

Body-worn sensors used at home and in clinic by people with mild Alzheimer’s to assess walking could offer a cost-effective…

6 years ago

Research study RADAR to investigate if blood pressure drug losartan can complement current treatments for Alzheimer’s disease

People with Alzheimer’s disease are helping with a ground-breaking government-funded trial but with new sites recently opened in the South…

8 years ago

Technical University of Munich (TUM) scientists discovered possible reasons for failure of Alzheimer’s treatment

Agglutinated proteins in the brain, known as amyloid-β plaques, are a key characteristic of Alzheimer’s. One treatment option uses special…

8 years ago

European Month of the Brain – €150m funding for 20 new brain research projects

Brussels, 1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the start of its 'European Month of the Brain' initiative, the European Commission has earmarked some €150 million…

11 years ago