Loss of brain function, often associated with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, manifests as a progressive decline in cognitive abilities such as memory, reasoning, and judgment. Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is characterized by the accumulation of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain, leading to the death of nerve cells and the breakdown of neural networks essential for thinking and memory.
Symptoms vary but commonly include forgetfulness, disorientation, language problems, and mood swings. As the condition advances, individuals may struggle with daily tasks and eventually lose the ability to recognize loved ones. While treatments can temporarily alleviate symptoms, there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, highlighting the urgent need for continued research into prevention and effective therapies. Managing the care of those affected requires patience, understanding, and support from caregivers and healthcare professionals to maintain quality of life for as long as possible.
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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
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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