One challenge to advancing Alzheimer’s disease treatments is that many patients have mixed brain pathologies, meaning more than one disease process is affecting the brain. This can complicate diagnosis, clinical trial design and treatment development because a therapy targeting only one disease process may be less effective if another is…
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — New research has found an association between taking glucosamine, a popular over-the-counter supplement used for joint pain, and a higher likelihood of progressing from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease.
By: Alisha Katz Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are expected to more than double by 2060. As June marks Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, three University of Florida researchers are working to improve clinicians’ ability to distinguish between these diseases — a critical step toward earlier diagnosis and better outcomes. …
By: Grace Huff GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Long-term exposure to common air pollutants may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease-related dementia and Lewy body dementia, according to new research led by University of Florida Health. The study, published May 14 in JAMA Network Open, examined whether exposure to fine particulates…
By: Grace Huff As the days shorten and the sun fades faster, many people living with dementia and related disorders will experience more than just cold weather. They might experience new confusion, disrupted sleep or emotional strain that feels sudden and unexpected or unsettling. These symptoms are often not just…
By: Grace Huff This November, in honor of National Family Caregivers Month, University of Florida researchers are spotlighting the importance of communication and the emotional side of dementia caregiving through a presentation at the Gerontological Society of America’s Annual Scientific Meeting. Led by Carla L. Fisher, Ph.D.,…
By: Grace Huff This November, the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health is bringing awareness to Alzheimer’s disease and supporting the individuals and families affected by it as we recognize Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. In the depths of discovery lies a lab guided by curiosity, courage, and a…
