FDA Endorses Donanemab, Revolutionary Alzheimer’s Treatment
June 11, 2024
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LEQEMBI® for Alzheimer’s Now in USA, China, Japan, South Korea
June 4, 2024
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South Korea joined other countries in approving LEQEMBI® (generic lecanemab) for mild cognitive impairment, mild and early Alzheimer’s. Learn how Leqembi is treating Alzheimer’s around the world.
Bigger is Better: Brain Size Up 7%, Dementia Down 25%
May 28, 2024
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In a span of 40 years, why did average brain size increase and dementia rates drop? A new UC-Davis study explores environmental factors behind this silent revolution.
Seroquel-quetiapine Prescriptions Drop 15% After Dementia Warning
May 22, 2024
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“People with dementia living in nursing homes and in the community were prescribed less and we did not detect negative health impacts for these groups.”
Leqembi Injection, an Easier Alzheimer’s Treatment, Awaits FDA Approval
May 16, 2024
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LEQEMBI® is the newest Alzheimer’s drug. It is administered in hospitals via IV. Biogen applied to the FDA for approval of a home version using an “Autoinjector”. See how it works and learn its advantages.
Carolyn Davis Talks About Her Leqembi Infusions
May 7, 2024
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The newest and most promising drug to fight Alzheimer’s is Leqembi. Carolyn Davis is giving it a try. Learn about the promise, the risks and how it has restored her hope,
Brain Health Academy Launched by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s
May 5, 2024
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Scheduled to begin on May 9, 2024, six new monthly sessions are now available in this free Continuing Education Program.
Wire Fraud Victim with Alzheimer’s Wins Citibank Lawsuit
April 26, 2024
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People with dementia may be even more vulnerable to fraud and scams than previously thought, according to an NIA study. See the story of one victim with a happy ending. Read the research.
AI vs. Daffodils: Crafting a Cheaper Alzheimer’s Drug
April 19, 2024
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Galantamine treats Alzheimer’s. Artificial intelligence and biosensors may pave the way to make this drug faster and cheaper.
Today’s Brains are 6% Larger with 20% Less Dementia
April 7, 2024
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A long, long time ago (1930), brains were smaller. Are today’s bigger brains connected to improvements in rates of dementia?
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