Simoa Blood Test for Alzheimer’s
February 27, 2022
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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.
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Sugar’s Direct Link to Alzheimer’s
February 24, 2022
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SUGAR’S TIPPING POINT: Molecular links between blood sugar and Alzheimer’s were established by scientists. They show how excess blood sugar damages a vital enzyme involved
Nilvadipine Increases Bloodflow to Brain in Alzheimer’s
February 22, 2022
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OFF-LABEL DRUGS, VIDEO & ARTICLE: The American Heart Association reports the blood pressure drug nilvadipine increases blood flow to the brain’s memory and learning center.
New Scan Tests Alzheimer’s Drugs Better
February 20, 2022
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: A new imaging scan has revealed a culprit in the cognitive decline of Alzheimer’s. Find out more.
Alzheimer’s and Deep Brain Stimulation
February 18, 2022
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VIDEO: Researchers are exploring a therapy that involves the use of a surgically implanted device that delivers mild electrical pulses to specific areas of the
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DIET & RESEARCH: Researchers have found that olive oil in the Mediterranean diet may hold the key to mitigating aging-related diseases — but the Mediterranean
Can Choline Supplements Beat the Alzheimer’s Gene?
February 15, 2022
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GENETIC RESEARCH: Researchers at MIT studying the APOE4 gene are looking at choline supplements and asking whether they can offer protection against Alzheimer’s, based on
Lecanemab Enters Advanced Alzheimer’s Gene Trials
February 13, 2022
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: Phase II/III trials are begining in the Tau NextGen study. The study will assess the effect of Lecanemab, an experimental anti-amyloid therapy,
Cataract Removal Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk
February 11, 2022
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VIDEO + ARTICLE Eliminating sensory loss due to cataracts — by removing the cataracts — could reduce one’s risk of developing dementia, according to research
Can Stabilizing Amyloid Stop Alzheimer’s?
February 9, 2022
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Incredible images taken by the world’s largest synchrotron exposed a missing link in the early-Alzheimer’s cascade. They imply new drugs may do better stabilizing amyloid
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