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Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the accumulation of tau protein in the brain, which gradually damages nerve cells and impairs memory and cognitive function.

Built on the Mayo Clinic Platform, the system operates within a secure environment where Mayo Clinic teams can access large volumes of de-identified patient data.

The study suggests that tracking sleep patterns before rehabilitation begins could help healthcare teams identify patients who may need extra support to stay engaged throughout treatment.

Falls represent one of the most serious health threats facing older adults, yet Mayo Clinic scientists have found that warning signs may already be visible in imaging tests that people undergo for entirely different reasons.

The device transmits this data to an artificial intelligence-powered app on the parent’s smartphone, which analyzes the information in real time.

Rather than applying the same treatment blueprint to every patient, the team now maps each patient’s unique brainwave patterns before deciding where to place electrodes and how to deliver electrical pulses.

The innovative approach uses lab-grown heart tissue made from reprogrammed adult stem cells, delivered through a tiny incision rather than opening the entire chest cavity.

The study revealed that women face a higher lifetime risk than men of developing dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a transitional stage between healthy aging and dementia.

Researchers surveyed nearly 5,000 women between ages 45 and 60 across four Mayo Clinic primary care locations.

The innovative test measures a biological feature known as “calories to satiation” (CTS), which refers to the amount of food a person needs to feel full.