Department Chair Christopher Hess, MD, PhD, is Recognized for Five Years of Leadership
On Wednesday, January 24, School of Medicine Dean Talmadge King congratulated Christopher Hess, MD, PhD, at his Five-Year Stewardship Review Read-out. Dean King gave some background on the stewardship review...
The Transition from Wake to Sleep: Watching Cortical Synchronicity and Information Flow
For most of us, falling asleep does not feel as simple as flipping a switch. The surprisingly complex process of drifting from wakefulness to sleep is governed by the brain’s...
Polycystic ovary syndrome tied to memory, thinking problems
People with polycystic ovary syndrome may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems in middle age, according to new research published in the January 31, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical...
Scientists discover a potential way to repair synapses damaged in Alzheimer’s disease
While newly approved drugs for Alzheimer's show some promise for slowing the memory-robbing disease, the current treatments fall far short of being effective at regaining memory. What is needed are more treatment options targeted...
Amyloid deposition and small vessel disease are associated with cognitive function in older adults...
Cohort characteristicsThe cohort consistent of 47 IDCD participants that had both amyloid-PET and MRI (Fig. 1, mean age = 78Y, SD = 4; 64% men; mean education = 14Y, median MMSE = 28, Table 1). The median duration of type-2 diabetes at time...
Did dementia exist in ancient Greek and Rome?
You might think age-related dementia has been with us all along, stretching back to the ancient world.
But a new analysis of classical Greek and Roman medical texts suggests that severe memory loss -- occurring...
Playing an instrument linked to better brain health in older adults
Engaging in music throughout your life is associated with better brain health in older age, according to a new study published by experts at the University of Exeter.
Scientists working on PROTECT, an online study...
Iatrogenic Alzheimer’s disease in recipients of cadaveric pituitary-derived growth hormone
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Researchers discover a new role for a protein that helps form memories
Virginia Tech researchers discovered a new function for a common protein in the brain -- a development that sheds new light on the mysteries of the mind and holds promising implications for the treatment...
Center for Intelligent Imaging SRG Kickoff Meeting: Introducing “Versa”
On Monday January 8, the Center for Intelligent Imaging (ci2) kicked off 2024 with its first Specialized Research Group (SRG) meeting of the year. This session focused on UCSF’s approach...