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Scientists develop tools to help health care providers identify patients with forms of rapidly progressive dementia that may respond to treatment.
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Gaps allow substances to move in and out of the brain
Gaps around blood vessels allow certain cells and molecules to move between the brain and the body, NIA-funded study finds.
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Online conversations show potential cognitive benefit for socially isolated older adults
Weekly conversations via video chat showed promise for improving cognition for socially isolated older adults in a small study.

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