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Background: The increased incidence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) rate represent an unmet medical need and thus critical for the development of novel molecular therapeutics. Recent work focusing on patients with apoE4 alleles has highlighted the association of brain cholesterol dysregulation with elevated pathological burden and neurodegeneration. These studies have highlighted the importance of the nuclear receptor Liver X receptor (LXR) for developing AD therapies.
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December 2024
Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Background: With the advent of new media, more people - possibly including caregivers of persons with dementia - are turning to social media platforms to share their thoughts and emotions related to personal life experiences. This may potentially serve as an opportunity to leverage on social media to gain insights into the key issues faced by dementia caregivers. We examined salient concerns of dementia caregivers through Twitter posts, aiming to shed light on how to better support and engage such caregivers.
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December 2024
Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases, University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA.
Background: In recent years, brain banks have become a valuable resource for examining the molecular underpinnings of various neurological and psychological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease; however, the availability of brain tissue has significantly declined. Proper collection, preparation, and preservation of post-mortem autopsy tissue are essential for optimal downstream brain tissue distribution and experimentation. Collaborations between brain banks through larger networks such as NeuroBioBank with centralized sample request mechanisms promote tissue distribution where brain donations are disproportionately lower.
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December 2024
Senior Doc, Orange, CA, USA.
Background: Measuring the effectiveness of dementia care programs is essential for ensuring quality care and aligning with value-based care principles, especially in practical, real-world clinical settings. A Delphi method, a consensus-building approach among experts, was used to identify practical metrics for evaluating dementia programs. The expert panel comprised a clinical psychologist, two healthcare executives, and a physician experienced in person-centered care for older adults in residential and facility settings.
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December 2024
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.
Background: Confabulation, the fabrication of details with short lucid intervals, hinders the diagnosis of Alzheimer's and other dementias. This case report explores the complexities of diagnosing and managing Alzheimer's dementia in a culturally diverse patient exhibiting fluctuating memory and confabulation, emphasizing challenges heightened by cultural and linguistic factors.
Case: An 84-year-old African descent man resided with his family in the United States, independent in his basic daily activities but struggling with instrumental tasks due to memory impairment.
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