Degenerative nerve diseases like Alzheimer's disease and dementia progressively impair cognitive function and daily activities. Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia, leads to memory loss, disorientation, and changes in behavior. It's characterized by the accumulation of beta-amyloid plaques and tau tangles in the brain, disrupting neural communication and causing neuronal death over time.
Dementia, a broader term, encompasses various conditions marked by cognitive decline affecting memory, thinking, and reasoning. These diseases, often irreversible, not only affect individuals but also strain caregivers and healthcare systems. Early diagnosis can help manage symptoms and plan for future care, although no cure currently exists. Ongoing research aims to understand the underlying mechanisms better and develop effective treatments to alleviate symptoms and potentially slow disease progression.
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
Title : Cerebral vascular calcium signaling in diabetic alzheimer's disease-related dementias
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