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.
Title : Make a difference
Jacqueline Tuppen, Dementia UK, United Kingdom
Title : Imaging brain clearance in Alzheimer’s disease
Jun Hua, Johns Hopkins University , United States
Title : Neuromodulation of scalp electroacupuncture in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder
Zhenhuan Liu, Nanhai Maternity and Children Hospital Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, China
Title : Neuroimaging-based evaluation of scalp acupuncture for neural repair and reorganization in children with cerebral palsy
Zhenhuan Liu, Nanhai Maternity and Children Hospital Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, China
Title : Neurophysiological change and cognitive response to levetiracetam in Alzheimer disease: Testing the missing mechanistic link
Christopher Hubler, Emergent Neural Systems Institute for Research, United States
Title : Healthcare professionals in Somaliland had low levels of knowledge and attitudes towards dementia care: A pilot survey
Mohamed Abdilahi Duale, Frantz Fanon University, Somalia