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Showing posts with label Breakthroughs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Breakthroughs. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 17

China Approves Seaweed Sugar as Alzheimer's Drug

MEDICATION PROGRESS - VIDEO & ARTICLE:

Chinese researchers are now using seaweed sugar to tackle Alzheimer’s. Read on to learn how Oligomannate, the first treatment approved for the disease since 2003, improves cognitive function in mild to moderate Alzheimer's.

Friday, January 13

16 Years Before Alzheimer's, Blood Test Detects Symptoms

DIAGNOSIS RESEARCH - VIDEO & ARTICLE:

A simple experimental blood test reliably detects signs of brain damage in people on the path to developing Alzheimer’s – long before they show signs of confusion and memory loss.

Wednesday, July 13

In the Lab, Alzheimer's Gene Gets Fixed

PROGRESS: ApoE4 is the best known "Alzheimer's Gene". Gladstone Institute scientists successfully changed the gene's structure. This eliminated certain signs of Alzheimer's, restored normal cell function, and improved survival. Learn all about this giant step forward.

Thursday, March 31

France Builds Alzheimer's Village

ADVANCES IN DEMENTIA CARE - VIDEO:

Dementia-Villages are catching on, with France building the largest one yet. At $28 million, take a quick look at the social, freedom and health advantages offered by this new angle on dementia care.

Saturday, April 3

Scientists 'Go For the Gold' When Hunting for Alzheimer's

RESEARCH: Scientists are using gold nanoparticles to create new images of the amyloid fibrils associated with Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. The fibrils are formed by amyloid beta peptide and Tau protein; they appear as "knot-like" structures between brain cells. Find out more.

Sunday, July 5

Can Memorable Words Test for Alzheimer's?

MEMORY: A new computer-model reveals fascinating insights into why we remember some words more easily than others. Can NIH researchers further develop it into memory tests for Alzheimer’s and other dementias?

Sunday, May 31

NanoDevices Trap Dangerous Alzheimer's Plaque

PROGRESS:

Nanodevices are the newest weapon in medicine’s growing arsenal to fight Alzheimer’s. They capture dangerous peptides before they can assemble to form Alzheimer’s plaques in the brain. Find out how.

Sunday, October 27

A Stunning Surprise: Aducanumab Works in Trials, Heads to FDA

MAYO CLINIC VIDEO, NEWS ARTICLE, PODCAST:

In March, Biogen discontinued advanced Alzheimer's trials for aducanumab, predicting it was not likely to produce meaningful benefits. Now, new data did demonstrate real benefits, the FDA will review a fresh analysis, and former trial patients are getting back on the drug. See what happened.