Just like an old car that starts breaking down over time, our brains show signs of wear and tear as we age. The accumulation of oxidative stress, protein aggregates, and mitochondrial dysfunction can lead to cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases. This happens because the brain is like a high-performance engine that generates a lot of […]
In a recent study, researchers investigated whether a single dose of exenatide, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, would affect blood flow in the middle cerebral artery and peripheral vessels of elderly healthy volunteers. The study found that exenatide had no immediate effect on blood flow velocity or peripheral vessel function compared to […]
Imagine a world where doctors could diagnose Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment with just a simple blood test. Well, thanks to new high-sensitivity assays, that world is becoming a reality! In a recent systematic review and meta-analysis, scientists delved into the accuracy of plasma tau proteins as biomarkers for these conditions. They scoured multiple […]
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