A small incentive boosted recruitment of potential clinical trial candidates, but targeted outreach may be more cost-effective, per a new USC study.
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New USC research indicates how iron-related oxidative damage and cell death may hasten the development of Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down syndrome.
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A multidisciplinary dementia cost project led by USC researchers provides updated estimates of the financial toll on patients, care partners and society.
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The first-of-its-kind tool can non-invasively track the pace of brain changes using MRI scans; faster brain aging closely correlates with a higher risk of cognitive impairment.
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Based on a new USC-led study, researchers suggest adding blood vessel health to dementia diagnostics.
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USC Leonard Davis scientists search for clues and connect the dots as they work to predict and prevent Alzheimer’s and related diseases.
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Eleanor Hayes-Larson, assistant professor of gerontology, discusses how life-long psychological and social factors influence cognitive aging and dementia risk. Her work focuses on the impact of trauma, resilience, and the importance of diversity in research.
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Lindsey Klebenow has worked in home care and assisted living in Bozeman, Montana from the time she was in college. She’s a certified nurse assistant (CNA), an emergency medical technician (EMT) and operates her own home health agency.
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Finch’s work spans decades of pioneering discoveries, including the relationships between inflammation, air pollution, and dementia.
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USC Leonard Davis Professor Constanza Cortes’ lab is looking for ways to help older people who can’t exercise due to medical or physical conditions.
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