Alzheimer’s Eye Test Attracts $15 Million
October 6, 2014
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: The Cognoptix Eye Test for Alzheimer’s is in clinical trials. It is already doing so well that this week, it received an
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A4 Study is 1st Step to an Alzheimer’s Vaccination
September 22, 2014
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VIDEO+ARTICLE: The A4 Study is a cutting-edge trial aimed at preventing Alzheimer’s. The clinical trial is testing normal adults who are at risk for the
Memory & Thinking Improve in Crenezumab Dementia Trial
August 27, 2014
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An Alzheimer’s vaccination called crenezumab just finished 2 trials. The drug showed clear, positive cognitive improvements in people with mild Alzheimer’s. Learn more about the
Nuedexta to Relieve Outbursts of Laughter or Tears in Alzheimer’s
August 10, 2014
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PseudoBulbar Affect (PBA) is a distressing neurologic condition characterized by sudden and uncontrolled outbursts of laughing and/or crying. Learn how Nuedexta, a new drug in
FDA-Approved Leukine May Reverse Alzheimer’s Damage
August 3, 2014
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VIDEO & ARTICLE: Why were people with rheumatoid arthritis getting less Alzheimer’s? Find out how the answer to this question has triggered an anti-Alzheimer’s trial
SNIFF: Insulin Spray For Alzheimer’s
July 27, 2014
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RESEARCH VIDEO – Alzheimer’s International Conference: See NIH-sponsored research exploring intranasal insulin as a potentially strong treatment for dementia.
“AD04 is the 1st Drug Ever to Show Disease Modifying Properties in Alzheimer’s”
June 22, 2014
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The Alzheimer’s drugs on the market today help compensate for the problems caused by Alzheimer’s. However, they do not stop the disease or change its
Healthy Man Gets 1st Alzheimer’s Prevention Infusion
June 15, 2014
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VIDEO The A4 Study uses the drug solanezumab in one of the most ambitious attempts yet to thwart Alzheimer’s. The major clinical trial got underway
Rasagiline for Parkinson’s May Also Treat Alzheimer’s
May 18, 2014
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Research has shown that the Parkinson’s drug, rasagiline, could be a viable therapeutic option for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Learn about the new effort to
CERE-110 Gene Therapy Stabilizes Alzheimer’s Brain Cells
May 15, 2014
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VIDEO + ARTICLE CERE-110 is a big step forward for Alzheimer’s clinical trials. It induces brain cells to make their own nerve-growth-factor, so they can
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