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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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