A human enzyme can reduce neurotoxic amyloids in mouse model of dementia
The USF-led study suggests CyP40 or similar proteins may be potential therapeutics for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases TAMPA, Fla. (June 27, 2017) — A naturally occurring human enzyme […]
Computerized brain training designed to improve visual attention reduces dementia risk
Older adults who completed 11 or more sessions of training had a 48 percent reduced risk of dementia over the 10-year study period, a University of South Florida […]
Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute ready to take clinical trials on the road
The USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute unveiled its mobile Memory Research Suite on June 28 – a groundbreaking traveling “clinic” designed to bring the latest clinical drug trials […]
Jun Tan probes the power of flavonoids in fighting Alzheimer’s disease
Backed by a diverse research team, Jun Tan, MD, PhD, often takes the road less traveled when it comes to searching for new treatments for disorders affecting both […]
Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute CEO champions funding for dementia research
David Morgan plays a leading role in an ambitious national research movement to help stop Alzheimer’s disease by 2025 In a year’s time Alzheimer’s disease affects more Americans […]
Marijuana compound may offer treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, USF preclinical study finds
Tampa, FL (Aug. 27, 2014) — Extremely low levels of the compound in marijuana known as delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, may slow or halt the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, […]
Stress-related protein speeds progression of Alzheimer’s disease [VIDEO]
USF-led study suggests FKBP51 is a new treatment target for diseases with tau pathology Tampa, FL (Sept. 3, 2013) — A stress-related protein genetically linked to depression, anxiety […]
USF Nursing investigates whether improving sleep reduces heart disease risk in caregivers [VIDEO]
The NIA-funded study focuses on those who care for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease at home
Improved prevention and search techniques may help recovery, avoid incidents of missing drivers with dementia
The study, led by USF Nursing, has implications for the development of Silver Alert-type programs Tampa, FL (Dec. 14, 2012)— A new study focusing on how people with […]
High blood caffeine levels in older adults linked to avoidance of Alzheimer’s disease, USF-UM study reports
Tampa, FL (June 5, 2012) – Those cups of coffee that you drink every day to keep alert appear to have an extra perk – especially if […]
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