HealthMedPage TodayDementia Cases Rising; Tylenol's Effect on Brain Organoids; Early-Onset Alzheimer's
New research roundup covers rising global dementia cases, Parkinson's drug trial results, Tylenol's effect on brain development, and early warning signs of Alzheimer's.
News and commentary from the world of neurology and neuroscience
A collection of new neurology research findings covers dementia, Parkinson's disease, autism genetics, Alzheimer's biomarkers and the effects of common painkiller acetaminophen on brain development.
A meta-analysis of 22 studies estimates 11.4 million new dementia cases occurred worldwide in 2023, with that figure projected to more than double to 24.7 million a year by 2050.
A Finnish study found early-onset Alzheimer's was preceded by a distinct profile of other health conditions up to 15 years before diagnosis, suggesting earlier intervention may be possible.
A Finnish study found early-onset Alzheimer's was preceded by a distinct pattern of other health conditions up to 15 years before diagnosis, the research found.
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