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Memory-Restoring Brain-Implants Start Phase 3 Alzheimer’s Trials
October 26, 2020
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: Scientists are applying an FDA-approved technique, Deep Brain Stimulation, to treat mild Alzheimer’s for 150 patients in Phase-3 clinical trials. Learn more.
Painkiller Mefenamic Acid: Completely Reversed Mice Memory Loss
April 29, 2020
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Mefenamic Acid, a commonly used anti-inflammatory drug, successfully treated Alzheimer’s in the lab. The University of Manchester showed how this medication completely reversed memory loss
Mediterranean Diet Helps Preserve Cognitive Function
April 18, 2020
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Researchers at the National Eye Institute say two new studies show diet plays a major role in slowing cognitive decline – and adherence to the
Tumeric Has the Spice of Life for Nanoparticles
March 15, 2020
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Researchers in Australia conduct animal experiments showing more easily absorbed nanoparticles that contain curcumin, from turmeric, not only prevent cognitive deterioration, but also reverse the
16 Years Before Alzheimer’s, Blood Test Detects Symptoms
January 13, 2020
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DIAGNOSIS RESEARCH – VIDEO & ARTICLE: A simple experimental blood test reliably detects signs of brain damage in people on the path to developing Alzheimer’s
Glimmers of Good News on Preventing Alzheimer’s
January 1, 2020
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MEMORY-HEALTH VIDEO & ARTICLE: Find out about Europe’s impressive two-year clinical trial on fighting dementia with healthful living. “These findings show that prevention is possible
Blood Thinner “Dabigatran” May Effectively Delay Alzheimer’s
October 13, 2019
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PROGRESS IN THE NEWS – VIDEO & ARTICLE: In the lab, Alzheimer’s was delayed by FDA-approved “Dabigatran” (Pradaxa®), commonly used to clear blood clots. Can
Citizen App Rescues Wandering Woman with Dementia
May 29, 2019
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TECHNOLOGY VIDEO: See how one woman used the “CITIZEN” app to help save a stranger suffering from dementia. CBS2’s Ali Bauman reports.
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