BackgroundCurrent primary care cognitive assessment tools are either crude or time-consuming instruments that can only detect cognitive impairment when it is well established. This leads to unnecessary or late referrals to memory services, by which time the disease may have already progressed into more severe stages. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some memory services have […]
Published on September 13, 2023
Imagine being lost in a thick fog, not knowing which direction to take. That’s what it can feel like for older adults with Alzheimer’s who also battle depression. But fear not, because a recent systematic review and meta-analysis has found a beacon of hope: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Think of CBT as a knowledgeable guide, […]
Published on September 13, 2023
Just like a puzzle piece falling into place, the γ-adducin 1–357 fragment has been found to enhance tau phosphorylation in Alzheimer’s disease. It’s as if this fragment activates a particular enzyme, glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK-3β), which triggers tau phosphorylation and contributes to the development of the disease. Picture it like a spark igniting a flame! […]
Published on September 13, 2023
