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Visualizing Alzheimer’s

March 25, 2025 No Comments

CUTTING-EDGE VIDEO + ARTICLE: See Dr. Anthony Fitzpatrick use world-class cryo-electron microscopes to reveal molecular secrets leading to a cure for Alzheimer’s.

Gantenerumab Cut Alzheimer’s Risk by 50% in New Study

March 23, 2025 No Comments

Participants in a new study had inherited genetic variants that lead to early-onset Alzheimer’s. Among those who received the drug the longest – an average of eight years – the treatment lowered the risk of developing symptoms from essentially 100% to about 50%.

Study authors David Gate (left) and Lynn van Olst (right) compare two slides containing human brain tissue. Brown amyloid beta plaques are visible in the left slide, which contains brain tissue with Alzheimer's Disease that had not been treated. The slide on the right, which contains brain tissue that had been treated, does not show amyloid plaques.

Can the New Alzheimer’s Drugs Work Even Better?

March 10, 2025 No Comments

The new Alzheimer’s antibodies, Leqembi and Kisunla, work better on some people than others. A cutting-edge technique called spatial transcriptomics may help figure out how to make them work better for everybody.

Gerhard Leinenga at the Queensland Brain Institute in Brisbane, Australia.Credit: University of Queensland

Can Ultrasound Therapy Outwit Alzheimer’s Plaque?

December 16, 2024 No Comments

A new study shows ultrasound improves memory even when amyloid plaque levels don’t improve. (Amyloid is the culprit behind Alzheimer’s.) Could ultrasound be the missing piece in the Alzheimer’s puzzle?

Meet Liv. She Helps People with Dementia 24/7.

November 10, 2024 No Comments

See Lady Liv, the first AI avatar born from real people’s lived experiences with dementia. Watch ‘Liv’ help those recently diagnosed, by answering questions only a peer who shares the experience of Alzheimer’s would know.

Advances in Alzheimer’s Improve Brain Health in Patients

October 14, 2024 No Comments

With so much going on in the field of Alzheimer’s, watch expert Dr. Charles Bernick give a short sum-up of the latest in treatment and prevention!

Remternetug May Beat Kisunla for Treating Alzheimer’s

October 8, 2024 No Comments

Right now, there are two FDA approved drugs to treat Alzheimer’s itself. Find out why Remternetug may soon get approval as a third, even better treatment.

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Got Diabetes? 2 Ways to Lower Dementia Risk

September 3, 2024 No Comments

Diabetes and prediabetes are dementia risk factors. They affect 1 in 7 adults! Learn about new research to lower that risk with lifestyle and drugs.

Did Fraud Lead Us to Today’s Best Alzheimer’s Drugs?

August 26, 2024 No Comments

Is amyloid-beta plaque behind Alzheimer’s? A famous study proved “Yes”. Then news broke proving the study a fraud. Yet today’s best, newest Alzheimer’s drugs work by fighting plaque. Did fabricated scientific results accidentally set us on the path to a breakthrough?

Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2024

AAIC 2024: The Biggest Takeaways in Alzheimer’s Research

August 22, 2024 1 Comment

AAIC 2024 is the Alzheimer’s Association’s International Conference. The world’s leading scientists, researchers, and clinicians gather to discuss the latest discoveries and upcoming research. Ranging from new biomarker blood tests to VR technology, see exciting and promising news coming from the 2024 conference.

Clinical Trial Researcher Sharing an Azheimer's Tau Scan with Participants

Diranersen Hits Setback, Yet Marks Turning Point in Alzheimer’s Treatment

May 14, 2026

A Different Kind of Alzheimer’s Drug Just Delivered One of the Most Interesting Results in Years

5 Days Left to Apply for the 2026 Awards!

May 14, 2026

Maude’s Awards is awarding three $25,000 awards to organizations and five $5,000 awards to individuals excelling in care for persons living with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

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