Neurodegeneration biomarkers

Biomarker

3 papers study it30 more mention it

  • Human trial1

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3 grants since 2023

National Institute on AgingUS$23.6mUniversity of PittsburghUS$121.9k

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Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience

More daily steps modestly improved one thinking test score

Over 12 months, adults with mild cognitive impairment scored 1 point higher on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment than controls maintaining usual activity.Over 12 months, adults with mild cognitive impairment scored 1 point higher on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment than controls maintaining usual activity.

Randomized trial in 198 peopleInterventions
medRxiv

Special blood tubes match standard tests for Alzheimer markers

In 43 older adults, 127 brain-related proteins in specialized preservative tubes correlated strongly with standard tubes, with average correlation scores exceeding 0.8.In 43 older adults, 127 brain-related proteins in specialized preservative tubes correlated strongly with standard tubes, with average correlation scores exceeding 0.8.

Preprint: cross-sectional study of 43 peopleAlzheimer's disease
Neurology

Spinal cord atrophy in multiple sclerosis exceeds normal aging

In 1,295 patients, normalized upper cervical cord area dropped below healthy control levels starting at age 30, diverging most in the fifth and sixth decades.In 1,295 patients, normalized upper cervical cord area dropped below healthy control levels starting at age 30, diverging most in the fifth and sixth decades.

Cross-sectional study of 1,295 peopleMultiple sclerosis