Aricept (Donepezil) for Dementia with Lewy Bodies
August 25, 2024
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There are no approved treatments for DLB, though it is the second most common type of dementia. Do drugs like donepezil hold the key?
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In the USA, the same person may be twice as likely to be told they have dementia, depending on where they are diagnosed. Learn more to get a more accurate test and better treatment.
Fish Oil for People with High Alzheimer’s Risk
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Older adults with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease may benefit from fish oil supplements.
Leqembi: Pioneering Alzheimer’s Drug Faces Challenge in Europe
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While the initial headlines might seem discouraging, there’s always more to the story. 🌟
Weight-loss Drug Ozempic Cuts Dementia Risk 48%
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University of Oxford research revealed groundbreaking findings that could reshape dementia prevention. Ozempic (AKA Semaglutide/Wegovy), a type-2 diabetes and weight-loss drug, seems to significantly reduce the risk of dementia.
How to Choose Between Kisunla vs. Leqembi, The New Alzheimer’s Drugs
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The newest Alzheimer’s drugs, Kisunla and Leqembi, are the first to actually slow down Alzheimer’s. How do they compare to each other?
Kisunla Approved by FDA, 2nd Drug to Actually Slow Alzheimer’s
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: Kisunla (generic name: Donanemab) slowed cognitive and functional decline 35%. Once-monthly infusions reduced Alzheimer’s plaque 84%.
Unlocking Terazosin’s Potential for Dementia with Lewy Bodies
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Three FDA-Approved drugs, terazosin, doxazosin, and alfuzosin, have a happy side effect; they boost energy production in brain cells. New studies suggest this slows or prevents Dementia with Lewy Bodies.
Making it Easier to Take Leqembi for Alzheimer’s
June 23, 2024
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A drug for Alzheimer’s, called Leqembi, might soon be given less often. Right now, patients get it through a drip every two weeks. The idea is to change this to once a month.
FDA Endorses Donanemab, Revolutionary Alzheimer’s Treatment
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The unanimous 11-0 FDA vote clears an exciting path for this new Alzheimer’s drug.
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