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Brain Atlas Improves Alzheimer’s Diagnostics

June 28, 2015 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Diagnostic technology is a powerful weapon in the fight against dementia. Find out how a new map of the ageing brain will

What Blocks Alzheimer’s in Organ Transplants?

June 14, 2015 3 Comments

A startling new link shows Alzheimer’s in transplant patients is significantly lower, in fact almost absent, when compared to national data from the general population.

Stunning Discovery: Lymphatic System Opens New Way to Fight Alzheimer’s

June 7, 2015 4 Comments

Lymphatic systems serve many tasks, including the draining of waste proteins. A unexpected new discovery found it reaches brain cells. Can it be boosted to

Brivaracetam for Epilepsy Reverses Azheimer’s in the Lab

May 10, 2015 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: A new epilepsy drug could be used to treat Alzheimer’s patients. Find out about this new experimental approach.

Speedy Alzheimer’s Trial for AZD05030

April 5, 2015 2 Comments

MEDICATION TRIALS: Although Astra Zeneca’s AZD05030 disappointed cancer researchers, it surprisingly blocked the damage caused by Alzheimer’s plaque. Learn about the speed with which this

In Alzheimer’s, Plaque is the Cargo, Tau is the Driver

March 29, 2015 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: For 25 years, researchers tried curing Alzheimer’s by clearing amyloid plaque. While plaque is a problem, is it merely Alzheimer’s cargo, while

“For the first time I think we have a chance to really change the course of Alzheimer’s.”

March 29, 2015 No Comments

VIDEO: “For the first time I think we have a chance to really change the course of Alzheimer’s disease,” says Dr. Reisa Sperling. She’s leading

Biogen Exceeds Expectations, Helps Clear Alzheimer’s Plaque

March 22, 2015 No Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE: CNBC’s Meg Tirrell reports on Biogen’s experimental drug for Alzheimer’s and how the company appears to have exceeded expectations.

International Space Station Attempting to Pinpoint the Cause of Alzheimer’s

March 8, 2015 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Earth’s gravity causes Alzheimer’s fibers to settle in the lab, before they can tangle. This is a big block in the search

A Bold New Venture Accelerates Alzheimer’s Drug Development

March 8, 2015 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: The Accelerating Medicines Partnership (AMP) is a bold new venture among the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 10 biopharmaceutical companies, and several

Insulin Nasal Spray for Alzheimer's Drug

Insulin Nasal Spray Reaches the Alzheimer’s Brain

July 24, 2025

Could a nasal spray help memory loss? A new study using Aptar’s delivery system shows insulin reaching key brain regions, offering new hope for treating Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment.

Xanamem for Alzheimer’s Trial: A Single Pill Once a Day

July 23, 2025

VIDEO + ARTICLE: A promising new oral therapy for Alzheimer’s is now recruiting participants across the USA and Australia, offering fresh hope to families affected by this devastating condition.

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“Is Leqembi Worth It?” Costs and the Road to Wider Access

July 22, 2025

Leqembi, the first Alzheimer’s-modifying drug, is a giant step forward—but how many people are getting it, and what does it really cost the average American? We dig into the numbers, the barriers, and the path forward.