‘Front of the line’: For Alzheimer’s patients in successful trial, a feeling of gratitude
(By Andrew Joseph for ST A T) When the news came out last month that an experimental Alzheimer’s therapy succeeded
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Alzheimer’s/Dementia
FDA approves ALS drug from Amylyx, giving patients a much-needed treatment option
(By Damian Garde for ST A T) The Food and Drug Administration approved a new medicine for ALS from Amylyx
Read MoreAn Alzheimer’s therapy scores winning results, but what could it mean for patients?
(By Andrew Joseph for ST A T) The news Tuesday night that a clinical trial of an experimental Alzheimer’s therapy
Read MoreClearing Pollution Helps Clear the Fog of Aging — And May Cut the Risk of Dementia
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) During the past decade, a growing body of research has shown that air
Read MoreCOVID-19 tied to higher Alzheimer’s risk in seniors, study suggests
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Adults 65 and older who contract COVID-19 may be at greater risk
Read MoreDaily multivitamins improved the brain function of seniors in a trial — but plenty of questions remain
By Jonathan Wosen for STAT News on September 14, 2022 While pharma companies struggle to show that cutting-edge therapies can
Read MoreWith early Alzheimer’s in the family, these sisters decided to test for the gene
By Jon Hamilton for NPR on September 12, 2022 In some families, Alzheimer’s disease seems inevitable. “Your grandmother has it,
Read MoreZapping the brain with electricity shown to boost older people’s short- and long-term memory
(By Megan Molteni for ST A T) Sending weak electrical current into the brain for 20 minutes a day for
Read MoreCognitive Rehab May Help Older Adults Clear Covid-Related Brain Fog
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Eight months after falling ill with covid-19, the 73-year-old woman couldn’t remember what
Read MoreAlzheimer’s researchers are looking beyond plaques and tangles for new treatments
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) The field of Alzheimer’s research is branching out. After decades of focusing on the sticky
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