Common Viruses Trigger Alzheimer's Disease Onset
Varicella-zoster virus , which commonly causes chickenpox and shingles, may activate herpes simplex , another common virus.
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A look at how coronavirus disease affects Parkinson's
Earlier, herpes simplex virus , influenza virus A, measles virus, cytomegalovirus , and mumps virus have all been associated with after-effects of the virus that includes...
One year ago - News Medical
Herpes-Dementia Link; Post-Concussive Kids; Stem Cells for Parkinson's
Herpes infection without antiviral drug treatment increased dementia risk; with treatment, dementia risk was lower. A phase I gene therapy trial will deliver brain-derived...
One year ago - MedPageToday
Signs and Symptoms of Shingles
Each year more than 1 million Americans suffer with shingles , an itchy, blistering rash caused by herpes zoster, which is the same viral infection that afflicts the nerve...
One year ago - Active Beat
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Some 'Dopamine Bean' Supplements Show High Levels of Parkinson's Drug
A type of supplement known as the "dopamine bean" can contain very high levels of levodopa - in some cases, higher than prescription formulations used to treat Parkinson's...
Parkinson's Foundation announces funding for fellowship programs
The Parkinson's Foundation has announced $1.1 million in funding for the Institutional Movement Disorder Fellowship Program and the Nurse Practitioner Fellowship in Movement...
Level of education for Latino population linked to decreased dementia risk
SAN DIEGO - Decline in dementia risk for Latino populations compared with white counterparts is associated with level of education across generations, a presenter said at the...
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New insights into the understanding of how ApoE variants contribute to Tau...
Researchers examined the impact of tau neuropathology of APOE3 Christchurch homozygote against Alzheimer's disease.
The Many Medicinal Benefits of Cannabis and Cannabidiol
This article was previously published February 2, 2019, and has been updated with new information. Production of cannabis is booming as the medical benefits of CBD are...
How Microglia Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease?
Microglia that express the APOE4 gene, one of the strongest genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease.
‘Fake neutrality': Amnesty report on Ukraine sparks furor, resignation
A senior member of the human rights organisation has resigned over a report that accused Ukrainian forces of exposing civilians to Russian attacks.
Rural early-onset Alzheimer's patients less likely to see specialists than...
Rural Americans suffering from early-onset Alzheimer's are less likely than city dwellers to be seen by specialists and receive tests that can benefit both them and their...