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The Latest Breaking News from Alzheimer Disease

Alzheimer's drug is world's first shown to slow symptoms in 'historic' breakthrough

The success of an experimental drug offers new hope to people affected by the cruel disease.

Daily Record

‘Historic’ breakthrough as dementia drug shown to slow cognitive decline

Lecanemab found to slow decline in participants’ memory and thinking caused by the brain-wasting disease by 27 per cent

Evening Standard

World's first EVER drug shown to work against Alzheimer's developed by scientists

Scientists say the development of the only drug to work against Alzheimer’s is a 'historic moment' - with regulators expected to approve the groundbreaking drug by the New Year

Daily Mirror

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Major breakthrough for dementia and Alzheimer's as drug found to reduce decline

Alzheimer’s Research UK said the finding was a “historic moment for dementia research”

Wales Online

‘Major breakthrough’ as dementia drug found to ‘slow cognitive decline’

The new clinical trial found that there was a significant reduction in the decline in memory and thinking usually seen in early-stage patients.

The Independent UK

Health: Study finds Alzheimer's disease risk connected to newly discovered protein

According to a new USC study, a mutation in a newly discovered small protein is connected to a significant increase in the risk for Alzheimer's disease, expanding the known gene targets for the disease and presenting a new potential avenue for treatment. Read more on Dynamite News:

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The simple steps to help prevent Alzheimer's and keep your brain active and healthy

Here's some helpful advice if you are worried about dementia or are supporting a loved one who is suffering.

Daily Record

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IGC Announces Issuance Of Second Patent For The Treatment Of Alzheimer's Using THC

India Globalization Capital, Inc. (AMEX:IGC) announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued a second patent (#11,446,276) for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease entitled “Extreme low dose THC as a therapeutic and prophylactic agent for Alzheimer’s disease.”

Benzinga

Alzheimer’s might not be primarily a brain disease. A new theory suggests it’s an autoimmune condition.

The pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer’s disease is becoming an increasingly competitive and contentious quest with recent years witnessing several important controversies.

The Conversation

Daily multi-vitamins may improve brain function in older people – US study

Trial finds supplements could slow decline by 60% but Alzheimer’s and dementia experts caution larger studies needed

The Guardian - UK

With early Alzheimer's in the family, these sisters decided to test for the gene

For some people, a rare genetic mutation makes dementia inescapable. Three sisters have decided to confront fate with a genetic test and have joined a research project on possible treatments.

WEKU

People with ‘poor dental hygiene’ more likely to develop Alzheimer’s, study finds

There is currently no cure for the progressive condition

The Independent UK

Signs of Alzheimer's disease to look out for including mood swings, weight loss and sleep problems

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and the signs differ as it develops

Wales Online

Alzheimer's Disease signs to look out for

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia

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The Conversation

A window to the brain: the retina gives away signs of Alzheimer's disease and could help with early detection

The retina has long been poeticised as the window to the soul, but research now shows it could be a window to the brain and act as an early warning system for cognitive decline.

Inverse

Mice models for studying Alzheimer’s disease aren’t enough — here’s what will help

A more complementary animal model, however, could help researchers better translate the results from animal studies to humans.

The Conversation

Expanding Alzheimer's research with primates could overcome the problem with treatments that show promise in mice but don't help humans

As of 2022, an estimated 6.5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, an illness that robs people of their memories, independence and personality, causing suffering to both patients and their families. That number may double by 2060. The U.S. has made considerable investments in Alzheimer’s research, having allocated US$3.5 billion in…

The Conversation

Alzheimer's theory undermined by accusations of manipulated data – but does not bring dementia research to its knees

A scientist-cum-detective has presented evidence that images used to support the case for amyloid protein being the main protagonist in Alzheimer’s disease appear to have been fabricated.

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Evening Standard

World Alzheimer’s Month: When is it and what is the theme this year?

Everything you need to know about Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

The New Daily

How two common viruses trigger the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease

Shingles infection may activate dormant neurological herpes viruses, causing inflammation and accumulation of Alzheimer's associated proteins in the brain.

Daily Mirror

Loss of smell from Covid could increase Alzheimer's disease risk, warns new research

The long-term impact of Covid continues to surprise scientists, with new discoveries found almost weekly. Researchers now warn the risk of developing Alzheimer’s may be heightened due to the inflammation link

Daily Mirror

Hidden sign of dementia appears nearly two decades before any clinical symptoms - new study

Fascinating research into Alzheimer's disease could prove to be a real game-changer - and what you can do to reduce your risk of developing the devastating brain disorder

Benzinga

LGVN: Alzheimer's Study Gains Traction as CEO Search Continues

By Brad Sorensen, CFA NASDAQ:LGVN READ THE FULL LGVN RESEARCH REPORT

Asharq Al-Awsat

High-Fat Diets Could Deteriorate the Brain, New Study Finds

New research, published in the latest issue of the journal Metabolic Brain Disease, shows that fatty foods may not only be adding to your waistline but also playing havoc with your brain. The international study led by University of South Australia (UniSA) neuroscientists Professor Xin-Fu Zhou and Associate Professor Larisa…

The Conversation

ADHD drug shows promise in treating some symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease – new research

The search for a way to treat Alzheimer’s disease has puzzled scientists for decades. This may be why some researchers are shifting their focus slightly, investigating whether treating the systems affected by Alzheimer’s (as opposed to the causes) may better help them find a treatment.

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