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Dementia Research
Cataract Removal Linked to a Reduction in Dementia Risk
An NIA-supported study found that undergoing cataract removal was associated with a lower risk of developing dementia among older adults. Researchers analyzed data from a subset of participants from the Adult Changes in Thought (ACT) study. Participants were 65 years or older, dementia-free at the start of the study, and diagnosed with cataracts before the
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Data shows racial disparities in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis between Black and white research study participants
Black participants in Alzheimer’s disease research studies were 35% less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and related dementias than white participants, despite national statistics that indicate that Black Americans are overall about twice as likely to develop dementias than whites. The analysis of data on study participants from across NIA’s network of Alzheimer’s Disease Research
Fostering Alzheimer’s Brain Donation Among African Americans
Increasing African-American participation in medical research is challenging for a number of understandable and well-documented reasons. In part, many African Americans may mistrust medical research and the medical establishment based on past abuses, such as the infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Study. However, several NIA-supported Alzheimer’s Disease Center (ADC) researchers, in collaboration with members of their local African-American communities,
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Workshop on Improving Models for Brain Aging and Alzheimer’s disease
Building better models of brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease Amanda DiBattista, Program Director, Division of Neuroscience Every moment counts in the pursuit of effective preventions and treatments for age-associated diseases affecting the brain. Capturing the essence of how aging and dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease affect the brain without the need to wait for aging
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Volunteers needed for studies to advance dementia research
Interested in volunteering for research on Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias, and cognitive health? Learn about new and featured studies below or search for clinical trials and studies near you with the Alzheimers.gov Clinical Trials Finder. New and featured studies Click on the trial name for details and contact information. Behavioral Symptoms MEMORI Corps: Activity-Based Companion Care for
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How Biomarkers Help Diagnose Dementia
Biomarkers are measurable indicators of what’s happening in the body. They can help doctors and researchers track healthy processes, diagnose diseases and other health conditions, monitor responses to medication, and identify health risks. When combined with other tests, the following biomarkers can help doctors determine whether a person might have, or be at risk of
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Volunteers Needed for Studies to Advance Dementia Research
Interested in volunteering for research on Alzheimer’s, related dementias, and cognitive health? Learn about new and featured studies below or search for clinical trials and studies near you with the Alzheimers.gov Clinical Trials Finder. New and featured studies Click on the trial name for details and contact information. Biomarkers and Diagnostics Alzheimer’s Disease Proteins in the Brain
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PBS Premieres UW–Madison Alzheimer’s Documentary
University of Wisconsin-Madison , March 2, 2022 We are thrilled to share the news “Determined: Fighting Alzheimer’s” will premiere on the PBS series NOVA Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 8 p.m. CT. Watch a preview now. Filmed over five years, DETERMINED is an independent documentary portraying the stories of three women and their decision to participate in Alzheimer’s
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