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The unanimous 11-0 FDA vote clears an exciting path for this new Alzheimer’s drug.
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April 19, 2024
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Galantamine treats Alzheimer’s. Artificial intelligence and biosensors may pave the way to make this drug faster and cheaper.
Trontinemab Speedily Clears Alzheimer’s Plaque
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Trontinemab is a very exciting experimental drug, showing great promise in rapidly clearing Alzheimer’s amyloid plaques from the brains of affected individuals, with remarkably little side effects.
Spectris™ Headset: Treat Alzheimer’s with Gamma Waves
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See why Cognito’s headset received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for addressing cognitive and functional symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s.
Why Join ADNI? (Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative)
February 22, 2024
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Walk through the various steps that occur as a person participates in the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) project.
Neflamapimod May Be 1st Dementia with Lewy Bodies Drug
December 20, 2023
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“It is exciting to see efficacy of potential new drugs for Dementia with Lewy Bodies, the most common dementia after Alzheimer’s. It is a huge area of unmet need,” said Dr. Marwan Sabbagh.
Lilly’s Donanemab: The 3rd New Alzheimer’s Drug
July 21, 2023
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Now, a third new Alzheimer’s drug expected to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA),. The field of new drugs is beginning to show progress in the fight to slow the disease.
Neuropsychological Test Beats MRI at Tracking Dementia
March 30, 2023
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Doctors routinely diagnose and track dementia. “Neuropsychological tests” are non-invasive, using interviews or paper/pen tests. More invasive diagnostics include powerful MRI and PET scans.
FDA Okays Trial of Alzheimer’s Pill with Unique Mechanism
January 25, 2023
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The new Alzheimer’s injections Aduhelm and Lecanemab offer hope. Now, Mastinimab is trying to break through to the next level with a simpler pill. Mastinimab fights Alzheimer’s via a revolutionary mechanism of action. Learn why the FDA approved Mastinimab’s final round of trials.
Alzheimer’s “Pacemaker” Works Well in Trial
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CLINICAL TRIALS VIDEO: Thin electrical wires were surgically implanted in the brain of Alzheimer’s patients. Called “Deep Brain Stimulation”, see how this brain “pacemaker” improves
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