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One Scan, 9 Dementia Types: Mayo Clinic’s Breakthrough AI
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Diagnosing the right dementia type often takes months. It can make a big difference. Mayo Clinic’s AI tool identifies 9 dementia types, including Alzheimer’s, with one scan — a transformative advance in early, accurate diagnosis.
Bill Gates on the Next Phase of the Alzheimer’s Fight
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Bill Gates says, “I am blown away by how much we have learned about Alzheimer’s disease over the last couple years.” See his compelling video and insight-filled blog post.
MIND Diet – Fuel Your Mind, Fight Dementia
June 11, 2025
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Does Dementia Risk Depend on Where You Live?
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See one of the largest and most comprehensive studies identifying where dementia occurs most often.
Common Sleep Aid Blocks 40% More Alzheimer’s Tau
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Sleep aid lemborexant (better known by its brand name Dayvigo) showed 40% more hippocampal brain volume than other drugs.
Lecanemab’s Rare and Manageable Side Effects
May 23, 2025
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Lecanemab is today’s #1 Alzheimer’s antibody. (Brand name: Leqembi) Washington University researchers found Lecanemab’s adverse events to be rare and manageable in very mild or mild Alzheimer’s.
FDA Clears FIRST Alzheimer’s Blood Test
May 19, 2025
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New Test Provides Less Invasive Option, Reduces Reliance on PET Scans and Increases Diagnosis Accessibility
NRTIs Have Potential to Prevent a Million Cases of Alzheimer’s Every Year
May 11, 2025
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The drugs, called NRTIs, have the potential to prevent a million cases of Alzheimer’s every year, the researchers believe.
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