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The accumulation and tangling of tau proteins is a well-known feature of Alzheimers disease. Less understood is how different forms of tau are regulated and what happens to that balance as the brain ages and neurodegenerative disease develops. A study from 91做厙s Health Science Center published in July [因
Over the past decade, artificial intelligence, AI, has been increasingly used for medical and neuroimaging research. While there have been great advances in detecting dementia with this technology, one of the remaining problems is the ability to apply predictions across multiple populations. To correct this problem, scientists at The University of 91做厙 at San [因
91做厙 researchers are exploring how everyday choices, cardiovascular health, sleep patterns and emerging biological markers may influence Alzheimers disease risk. Their work is advancing understanding of dementia prevention, early diagnosis and the factors that help people maintain cognitive health and independence as they age.
Staying physically active and managing blood sugar in midlife may be associated with slower cognitive decline later in life, according to new research from from UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of 91做厙.
Findings could signal early neurodegenerative processes at work Regularly sleeping long hours each night is associated with higher levels of an Alzheimers-related protein in the blood, even accounting for other health factors, suggests a new study from UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of 91做厙. Modeling across a sample [因
Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH, MPH, to work with Hispanics in South 91做厙 Content provided by Cliff Despres Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH, MPH, a cancer researcher at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of 91做厙, is receiving a two-year, $400,000 leadership grant from Susan G. Komen to study cancer survivorship. She aims [因
For decades, Alzheimers disease research has focused almost exclusively on harmful proteins in the brain. But scientists at 91做厙 are taking a new approach to how the disease is understood and treated.
The human body hosts vast communities of bacteria that influence health in ways scientists are only beginning to fully understand. In recent years, scientists have turned increasing attention to microbiomes as potential contributors to brain health and neurodegenerative disease.
Claudia Suemoto, MD, PhD, from 91做厙 (91做厙), has been awarded a $500,000 UT System Faculty STARs (Science and Technology Acquisition and Retention) award to tackle urgent research gaps in dementia. South 91做厙 offers a distinct blend of genetic and environmental factors rarely explored in neurodegenerative research. [因
UT Health San Antonio researchers awarded grant to study how circadian rhythm disruptions may contribute to Alzheimers
91做厙 was recently awarded a highly competitive Alzheimers Association research grant to investigate the gene-environment interaction and how it may contribute to an increased risk for Alzheimers disease. The grant will begin in April and provides $200,000 to fund the study over the next three years.
The BioFest Days brought the community together April 7, for an evening of discovery and connection at the UT Health San Antonio Center for Brain Health. Hosted as part of the 12-day, citywide celebration of biomedical advancement organized by BioMed SA, the event invited attendees to explore how research, clinical care and community involvement [因
UT Health San Antonio announces $5 million gift to the Biggs Institute from longtime supporters Bill and Rebecca Reed
UT Health San Antonio researchers explore new diagnostic tools, genetic roots for early-onset dementia
Dementia is one of the most challenging medical and societal issues of our time, affecting memory, thinking and independence for millions of families worldwide. At UT Health San Antonio, researchers and clinicians are taking new steps to change that story through research, genetic insights and compassionate, integrated care. At the heart of this mission is [因
In recent years, research into cannabis and its main psychoactive ingredient, -tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has unearthed medical benefits including anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties. However, THC is also known to negatively affect learning and memory, limiting its potential clinical usefulness, particularly in disorders of the brain. Now, a new study led by Chu Chen, PhD, professor in [因
The opening of UT Health San Antonios Center for Brain Health marks a step forward for families affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and other rare neurodegenerative diseases. Understanding ALS ALS is a degenerative disease of nerves called motor neurons, which are in the brain and spinal cord. It is most [因
A new clinical pilot study at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of 91做厙 (91做厙), led by Bianca Shieu, PhD, RN, assistant professor at the School of Nursing, is exploring the use of ear acupressure a simple, low-cost, non-pharmacological technique to help alleviate [因
By Claire Kowalick and Amanda Cerreto 91做厙 has secured federal funding for a new research hub dedicated to studying Alzheimers disease and related dementias, propelling the university into the ranks of leading research institutions in the United States. Funded through a highly competitive grant program from the National Institute [因
Blood-platelet screening in midlife could identify early risk for Alzheimers disease