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Genetic risk of ADHD may boost odds of Alzheimer’s in old age

Genetic risk of ADHD may boost odds of Alzheimer’s in old age

Having a genetic predisposition to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is associated with cognitive decline and may predict Alzheimer's disease in old age, early research released Thursday suggests. Recent large studies have hinted at a link between...

Study Challenges Dogma Behind Alzheimer’s Disease Drug Trials

Study Challenges Dogma Behind Alzheimer’s Disease Drug Trials

PITTSBURGH - Contrary to early studies, brain levels of enzymes that regulate DNA-folding drop as Alzheimer’s disease progresses, neuroscientists from the University of Pittsburgh, McGill University and Harvard University reported today...

Brain Tissue Inflammation Drives Alzheimer’s Disease

Brain Tissue Inflammation Drives Alzheimer’s Disease

PITTSBURGH – Neuroinflammation is the key driver of the spread of pathologically misfolded proteins in the brain and causes cognitive impairment in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of...

Pitt Psychiatry Hosts a Tremendous Research “Half” Day

Pitt Psychiatry Hosts a Tremendous Research “Half” Day

On June 9, 2021, the Department of Psychiatry held its 2nd virtual Research Day, featuring presentations on health equity research, a speed dat(a)ing session, a keynote address, and honors and awards.  The event was billed as a Research “Half” Day, as we hope and...