4 stories tagged #Washington University

  1. Driving Patterns May Indicate Early Memory Loss with 82% Accuracy
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    Driving Patterns May Indicate Early Memory Loss with 82% Accuracy

    Research reveals GPS tracking of driving habits can predict cognitive decline, raising public health implications.

    yesterday 1 min read
  2. Sleeping Pill Shows Promise in Reducing Alzheimer's Proteins in Small Study
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    Sleeping Pill Shows Promise in Reducing Alzheimer's Proteins in Small Study

    A brief trial found the insomnia drug suvorexant lowered amyloid-beta and tau in healthy adults, but experts urge caution.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. New Blood Tests Could Predict Alzheimer's Symptoms Years in Advance, Experts Caution
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    New Blood Tests Could Predict Alzheimer's Symptoms Years in Advance, Experts Caution

    Alzheimer's blood tests may predict symptoms years early, but experts urge caution over accuracy and reliability.

    last mo. 2 min read
  4. Engineered Brain Cells Slash Alzheimer's Plaques by 50% in Mice
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    Engineered Brain Cells Slash Alzheimer's Plaques by 50% in Mice

    Breakthrough gene therapy reprograms astrocytes to clear amyloid beta, offering new hope for Alzheimer's treatment.

    3mo ago 1 min read