Human Brain,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2(2)
Published: May 20, 2023
Heterozygous
HTRA1-autosomal
dominant
disease
is
a
gradually
recognized
hereditary
cerebral
small
vessel
(cSVD)
characterized
by
debilitating
conditions
and
extensive
white
matter
hyperintensities
(WMHs),
but
doubts
remain
on
the
underlying
mechanisms
of
this
disease.
This
review
summarizes
clinical,
MRI,
molecular
genetics
features
heterozygous
in
combination
with
two
better-studied
cSVDs.
A
total
31
mutations
cases
documented
between
2020
2023
were
also
reviewed,
characterizing
mutation
clinical
manifestations.
aims
to
gain
better
insight
into
unique
characteristics
its
correlations
other
Machine Learning and Knowledge Extraction,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(1), P. 464 - 505
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
is
a
pressing
global
issue,
demanding
effective
diagnostic
approaches.
This
systematic
review
surveys
the
recent
literature
(2018
onwards)
to
illuminate
current
landscape
of
AD
detection
via
deep
learning.
Focusing
on
neuroimaging,
this
study
explores
single-
and
multi-modality
investigations,
delving
into
biomarkers,
features,
preprocessing
techniques.
Various
models,
including
convolutional
neural
networks
(CNNs),
recurrent
(RNNs),
generative
are
evaluated
for
their
performance.
Challenges
such
as
limited
datasets
training
procedures
persist.
Emphasis
placed
need
differentiate
from
similar
brain
patterns,
necessitating
discriminative
feature
representations.
highlights
learning’s
potential
limitations
in
detection,
underscoring
dataset
importance.
Future
directions
involve
benchmark
platform
development
streamlined
comparisons.
In
conclusion,
while
learning
holds
promise
accurate
refining
models
methods
crucial
tackle
challenges
enhance
precision.
Aging & Mental Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 8
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
To
cross-culturally
adapt
the
Fear
and
Avoidance
of
Memory
Loss
(FAM)
scale
assess
psychometric
properties
in
Chinese
cultural
context.
Following
Beaton's
guidelines,
FAM
was
translated
adapted.
A
cross-sectional
study
assessed
its
properties,
including
internal
consistency
(coefficient
omega,
Cronbach's
alpha),
test-retest
reliability
(intraclass
correlation
coefficients),
criterion
content
validity.
Construct
validity
through
exploratory
factor
analysis
(EFA)
using
principal
axis
factoring
with
direct
oblimin
rotation,
optimal
number
factors
determined
by
Kaiser
parallel
analysis.
The
version
showed
satisfactory
consistency,
reliability,
EFA
revealed
a
two-factor
solution
scale,
leading
to
refined
17-item
after
excluding
item
15
for
low
loading.
adapted
can
be
used
as
reliable
effective
tool
evaluate
fear
avoidance
specific
memory
loss
among
middle-aged
older
adults.
removal
suggests
potential
influences
on
coping
mechanisms
behaviors,
indicating
need
further
research.
Human Brain,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2(3)
Published: Dec. 7, 2023
In
China,
the
aging
population
and
increasing
incidence
of
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
other
dementias
have
emerged
as
major
medical
concerns.
Extensive
research
new
technologies
on
AD
provided
possibilities
for
early
intervention,
including
emerging
biomarkers
detection
drugs
with
disease-modifying
therapy.
This
report
includes
a
large
amount
facts
figures
to
describe
understanding
patients
their
families
about
disease,
discuss
problems
they
encounter
in
current
environment,
outline
potential
difficulties
clinical
diagnosis
treatment
status.
Furthermore,
people’s
concerns,
overall
effect
caregivers,
development
are
presented
this
report.
Overall,
increase
public
awareness
suggests
detection,
screening,
intervention
while
calling
all
sectors
work
together
help
patients.
The Analyst,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
By
harnessing
the
unique
properties
of
both
serum
and
EVs,
we
offer
a
comprehensive
molecular
insight
into
AD
pathology,
paving
way
for
development
non-invasive
biomarkers
diagnosis.
BMC Neurology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: April 17, 2025
A
healthy
lifestyle
has
been
shown
to
mitigate
cognitive
decline
in
patients
with
mild
impairment,
family
caregivers
playing
a
pivotal
role
the
patients'
management.
Exploring
level
of
dementia
risk
reduction
and
influencing
factors
at
both
patient
caregiver
levels
impairment
is
crucial
for
identifying
strategies
improve
lifestyles
delay
disease
progression.
Using
convenience
sampling
method,
302
their
admitted
neurology
departments
four
tertiary
care
hospitals
China,
from
December
2024
February
2025
were
recruited
surveyed
using
general
information
questionnaire,
Dementia
Risk
Reduction
Lifestyle
Scale
(DRRLS),
Motivation
Change
Health
Behaviors
scale
(MCLHB-DRR),
Perceived
Social
Support
(PSSS),
Mutuality
(MS).
Multiple
linear
regression
was
used
analyze
patients.
DRRLS
score
83.61
±
16.13,
multiple
showed
that
patient's
monthly
individual
income,
presence
chronic
disease,
health
beliefs,
social
support
independent
influences
on
lifestyle.
Furthermore,
mutuality
also
The
final
model
explained
75.5%
variance
Patients
have
characteristics
collectively
influence
Healthcare
providers
should
conduct
early
dyadic
assessments
develop
targeted
intervention
based
help
them
Journal of Alzheimer s Disease,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 22, 2025
Background
The
epidemiology
of
Alzheimer's
disease
and
related
dementias
(ADRD)
in
China
is
understudied
as
compared
to
global
levels.
Objective
aim
this
study
was
examine
the
trend
dementia
from
1990
2021
provide
predictions
for
next
two
decades.
Methods
Global
Burden
Disease
(GBD)
were
used
analyze
prevalence,
incidence,
mortality,
disability-adjusted
life
years
(DALYs)
rates
due
ADRD
globally.
Joinpoint
regression
analysis
epidemiological
trends
2021.
A
forecast
prevalence
conducted
utilizing
Autoregressive
Integrated
Moving
Average
(ARIMA)
models.
Results
experiencing
a
growing
burden
ADRD.
As
2021,
number
people
with
had
risen
56.85
million
(95%CI:
49.38,
64.98),
up
21.80
19.07,
24.84)
1990.
DALY
all
indicated
greater
among
Chinese
population
levels,
significantly
higher
female
group.
projected
rate
expected
increase
by
60%
current
rate.
Conclusions
continues
age,
presents
an
undeniable
challenge.
To
mitigate
improve
overall
health
population,
it
essential
establish
comprehensive
plan
that
focuses
on
increasing
public
awareness
enhancing
quality
all,
special
attention
given
women.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: May 8, 2025
Evidences
indicate
that
patients
with
unhealthy
lifestyles
are
at
a
higher
risk
of
cognitive
impairment
and
dementia.
However,
uncertainty
remains
about
the
association
mild
(MCI)
in
less-developed
areas.
We
used
multi-stage
stratified
sampling
method
to
obtain
study
population
aged
≥65
years,
subsequently
cross-sectional
survey
was
produced
including
509
individuals
(109
MCI
400
healthy
controls)
between
March
June
2023.
A
lifestyle
score
defined
by
scoring
six
behaviors
(non-smoking,
non-drinking,
exercising,
sleeping
duration
more
than
6
h,
having
high-quality
diet,
controlled
BMI).
The
function
assessed
using
Mini-Mental
State
Examination
(MMSE).
mean
age
73.8
57.6%
were
men
participates,
21.4%
have
MCI.
Subjects
had
significantly
lower
total
MMSE,
compared
non-MCI
subjects.
Multivariate
logistic
regression
analysis
showed
(smoking,
drinking,
non-compliance
harmful
sleep,
physical
inactivity,
BMI)
significant
factors
for
presence
MCI,
independent
as
sex,
age,
education
level,
family
history
AD.
prevalence
is
high,
an
factor
area.
Highlighting
importance
changes
which
may
influence
abilities
older
adults,
specially
settings
approximate
conditions.
Journal of Alzheimer s Disease,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 21, 2025
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
a
well-established
neurodegenerative
disorder
characterized
by
memory
impairment,
cognitive
dysfunction,
and
behavioral
disturbances.
With
the
global
population
aging,
prevalence
of
AD
continues
to
rise,
presenting
significant
challenges
both
society
healthcare
systems.
Curcumin,
polyphenolic
compound
derived
from
turmeric
rhizomes,
has
demonstrated
considerable
potential
in
treatment
due
its
anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant,
neuroprotective
properties.
However,
clinical
application
remains
constrained
chemical
instability,
poor
water
solubility,
rapid
metabolism,
accelerated
elimination.
To
overcome
these
limitations,
various
curcumin
derivatives
have
been
synthesized,
combination
therapy
strategies
explored.
This
review
examines
mechanisms
through
which
may
exert
therapeutic
effects
AD,
including
inhibition
neuroinflammation,
regulation
tau
protein
hyperphosphorylation,
modulation
amyloid-β
peptides,
provision
antioxidant
benefits.
Additionally,
advantages
approaches
are
discussed,
offering
novel
perspectives
promising
for
treatment.
It
anticipated
that
advancements
drug
design
will
contribute
development
more
effective
options
AD.