Tag: Alzheimer
More on Doctored Images in Research Studies
To follow up on the blog post about the doctored images in a landmark study on Alzheimer’s, this article Is written by a scientist who took it upon herself to look through thousands of journal articles in search of photoshopped and altered images. The Times attempted to contact the lead scientists of the retracted papers…
Read MoreCould Heat Therapy Be an Effective Treatment for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases?
This article looks at the benefits of sauna. It is an intervention that is relatively widely available. Most YMCA’s have them at the cost of a membership. There are home saunas also. The article states ” Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are chaperones that regulate the aggregation and disaggregation of proteins in intracellular and extracellular spaces,…
Read MoreCholinergic Modulation of Glial Function During Aging and Chronic Neuroinflammation
This is key to understanding how vagal activity, or cholinergic activity can mitigate the chronic inflammation found with Alzheimer’s disease. I have highlighted below the role of the (intimidating sounding) α7 nicotinic acetylcholine (α7nACh) receptors. These are receptors that are stimulated by acetylcholine the neurotransmitter found in vagal, or parasympathetic activity. These receptors are targeted in…
Read MoreL-Serine, an Endogenous Amino Acid,Neuroprotective Agent for Neurological Disease, Alzheimer
This article discusses the supplement L-serine as a neuroprotective agent. It is quite safe and may have lots of benefits. I take it (when I remember ha ha!) I’ve discussed it before and the story of its discovery is fascinating. Ye L, Sun Y, Jiang Z, Wang G. L-Serine, an Endogenous Amino Acid, Is a…
Read MoreHow Aduhelm Got FDA Approval
Quote: “This incident has shaken F.D.A. integrity quite significantly,” said Wayne Pines, a former F.D.A. senior official who has written histories about the agency. “The F.D.A. is obligated to be sure that all stones are turned over, that every avenue is pursued to make sure that this was a decision that was made on the…
Read MoreBredesen Study on Reversing Alzheimer's Condition
https://www.drperlmutter.com/study/6670/ A not so fun fact that I just learned. Alzheimer’s is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Incredible. We discussed Dr. Bredesen’s work here, here and here. pdf of study hereBredesen-2018-Reversal-of-Cognitive-Decline-100-Patients Reversal of Cognitive Decline: 100 Patients Publication Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease & Parkinsonism Author(s) Dale E Bredesen, Kenneth Sharlin,…
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