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June 21, 2022
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VIDEO: CNBC’s Meg Tirrell reports on new methods drug companies are developing to combat Alzheimer’s.
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Dementia Care Eased by Monthly Check-Ins
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A monthly, 40-minute phone call from a non-clinical professional may suppress or reverse the trajectory of depression so frequently experienced by family members caring for
Little Companion Robot for Alzheimer’s
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TECHNOLOGY VIDEO + ARTICLE: Will Ludwig the Robot revolutionize Alzheimer’s care around the world? Developed by the University of Toronto, see how Ludwig could help
Simoa Blood Test for Alzheimer’s
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Researchers are developing blood tests for Alzheimer’s that are less invasive and costly. A new one called Simoa may be the best answer yet.
Scientists ‘Go For the Gold’ When Hunting for Alzheimer’s
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RESEARCH: Scientists are using gold nanoparticles to create new images of the amyloid fibrils associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. The fibrils are
Begone 2020: Despite COVID, Alzheimer’s Research Advanced
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Bill Gates Sees 2 Positive Trends in Alzheimer’s Research
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Dantrolene Eases Alzheimer’s in the Lab
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In a first-of-its-kind study, FDA-Approved Dantrolene, a muscle relaxant, was delivered through the nose to Alzheimer’s lab animals. It eased their Alzheimer’s by providing therapeutic
Dantrolene Eases Alzheimer’s in the Lab
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Education Doubles Memory Gains in Men, Quintuples in Women
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