Imagine you’re in a taste test, trying to determine the secret ingredient that makes a dish so irresistible. You sample one plate after another, searching for that distinct flavor. Similarly, researchers injected synthetic Aβ1-42 oligomers into mice to see if it affected their susceptibility to seizures. Previous studies suggested that these oligomers, implicated in Alzheimer’s […]
Published on September 7, 2023
Just as different flowers have distinct scents, Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders can be differentiated based on olfactory deficits. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis explored the potential of smell tests in early and differential diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. The study analyzed various smell tests used to assess olfactory functions in patients with Alzheimer’s […]
Published on September 7, 2023
Imagine menopause as a maze of hormonal changes, with women searching for relief. Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is like a guide through this labyrinth, alleviating symptoms but leaving behind unanswered questions. A recent study in South Korea delves into the association between MHT and dementia risk, using a national health insurance database as their treasure […]
Published on September 7, 2023