Stem Cells Speed Up Alzheimer’s Research
April 6, 2014
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VIDEO+ARTICLE A cutting-edge lab in Cambridge is using human brain cells made in the lab to test experimental Alzheimer’s drugs. See how the use of
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April 6, 2014
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If you live with Alzheimer’s, the need for more research funds may be obvious to you, but not so obvious to the government. The Alzheimer’s
Eye Test for Alzheimer’s: Cognoptix Promises Cheaper, Faster, Better
April 6, 2014
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VIDEO+ARTICLE Cognoptix announced strong results in a clinical trial of its SAPPHIRE II eye test. It successfully identified Alzheimer’s via the human eye’s beta-amyloid signature.
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March 30, 2014
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VIDEO Watch this proud stand from the Colorado Senate. See a truly moving tribute to people with Alzheimer’s, as well as caretakers and the many
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March 25, 2014
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VIDEO+ARTICLE Simple eye tests have the potential to transform the way Alzheimer’s is detected and managed. Find out how two quick, low-cost Alzheimer’s eye tests
Legend Pat Summitt Becomes Honorary Founder of WomenAgainstAlzheimer’s
March 23, 2014
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VIDEO+ARTICLE See the most successful basketball coach in history discuss her life since leaving the court to battle dementia. Find out about her new position
Glen Campbell’s Music & His Alzheimer’s Journey
March 23, 2014
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VIDEO Music legend Glen Campbell hasn’t let his battle with Alzheimer’s keep him from his music. His wife, Kim, tells USA TODAY about his life
Blood Test May Prevent Alzheimer’s
March 17, 2014
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VIDEO + ARTICLE Doctors think many Alzheimer’s drug trials fail because it is too late to cure the disease by the time people notice it.
NitroMemantine Turbocharges Brain Connections Knocked Out by Alzheimer’s
March 16, 2014
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Turbocharging the popular Alzheimer’s drug called Namenda with nitroglycerin achieved a better level of treatment in the lab. Learn how the new formulation, called NitroMemantine,
800 People Donate 6 Billion Sets of DNA to Cure Alzheimer’s
March 16, 2014
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Massive amounts of data have been generated by the first “Big Data” global project for Alzheimer’s disease, called the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI). Discover
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