3 stories tagged #University of Kentucky

  1. Dementia Drug Shows Promise for Easing Alcohol Withdrawal Damage
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    Dementia Drug Shows Promise for Easing Alcohol Withdrawal Damage

    An experimental Alzheimer's medication, MW150, may reduce brain inflammation during alcohol withdrawal, offering a potential new treatment for alcohol use disorder.

    last wk. 2 min read
  2. New Research Links Poor Sleep to Increased Alzheimer's Risk
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    New Research Links Poor Sleep to Increased Alzheimer's Risk

    Experts uncover a significant connection between sleep disruption and the buildup of toxic brain proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  3. Sleep Disruption: New Research Links Early Alzheimer's Warning to Brain's Energy Hijack
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    Sleep Disruption: New Research Links Early Alzheimer's Warning to Brain's Energy Hijack

    New University of Kentucky research reveals how tau protein buildup in Alzheimer's disease overexcites brain cells, disrupting sleep patterns years before cognitive decline.

    3mo ago 2 min read