Alzheimer’s disease, a prevalent form of dementia, disrupts memory, thinking, and behavior. Emerging research highlights a potential link between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the heightened risk of developing Alzheimer’s. Trauma can trigger chronic inflammation and the accumulation of amyloid plaques and tau tangles, hallmark pathologies of Alzheimer’s. These injuries might accelerate neurodegenerative processes, leading to earlier onset or increased severity of the disease. Notably, the risk is more pronounced in individuals with repetitive head injuries, such as athletes and military personnel. Understanding this connection underscores the importance of preventive strategies and targeted therapies to mitigate long-term impacts on brain health.
Jacqueline Tuppen
Cogs Club, United Kingdom
Yong Xiao Wang
Albany Medical College, United States
Kaoru Sakatani
The University of Tokyo, Japan
Suren A Tatulian
University of Central Florida, United States
Constantina Mizis
The Latino Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Alliance, United States
Paul Y Song
NKGen Biotech, United States
Marco Ruggiero
Silver Spring Sagl, Switzerland
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Yong Xiao Wang, Albany Medical College, United States
Title : Deep learning-based risk assessment of cognitive impairment using health examination data
Kaoru Sakatani, The University of Tokyo, Japan
Title : Evaluation of the neuroprotective potential of indicaxanthin from opuntia ficus indica fruit against dysmetabolism-related neurodegeneration both in vivo and in vitro
Mario Allegra, University of Palermo, Italy
Title : Cogs Club: Making a difference
Jacqueline Tuppen, Cogs Club, United Kingdom
Title : Development of imaging based biomarkers for neurovascular abnormalities in neurodegenerative diseases
Jun Hua, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, United States
Title : Psychosocial considerations in management of corticobasal degeneration
Esraa Askar, Forest Hills Hospital, United States