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Dolphins may suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, say researchers in Scotland

Bottlenose dolphin, a long-finned pilot whale and a third species found to have markers of the degenerative disease

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022

Stranded dolphins’ brains show common signs of Alzheimer’s disease – study

The findings might help explain why some species get stranded, researchers say.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022

Dolphins may suffer brain damage similar to Alzheimer’s disease

A new study shows four animals from different dolphin species have some of the brain changes associated with human Alzheimer’s disease

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022

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Why does the Alzheimer's brain become insulin-resistant?

As the population ages, the number of people with neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, increases. Approximately 75,000 Canadians are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease each year and experience a decline in their cognitive abilities. The ordeal usually lasts for several years while their family members watch helplessly.

The Conversation · Dec 13, 2022

The first study to measure vitamin D in the brain could help reveal how to maintain cognitive health

A new study found a link between higher concentrations of Vitamin D and improved cognition in aging people.

Inverse · Dec 12, 2022

Commentary: By sharing their genetic risks, Hemsworth, Jolie are raising awareness of testing

When actor Chris Hemsworth, aka Thor, God of Thunder, agreed to host a National Geographic series about extending the human life span, he didn’t expect to discover a genetic risk of his own. But that’s what happened as Hemsworth revealed on an episode of “Limitless” that he carries a common…

Chicago Tribune · Dec 8, 2022

Harnessing the brain's immune cells to stave off Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases

Many neurodegenerative diseases, or conditions that result from the loss of function or death of brain cells, remain largely untreatable. Most available treatments target just one of the multiple processes that can lead to neurodegeneration, which may not be effective in completely addressing disease symptoms or progress, if at all.

The Conversation · Dec 7, 2022

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Blood test could detect Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms

The new test could detect a toxic protein which has been linked to Alzheimer's disease years before any symptoms appear in the patient

Wales Online · Dec 5, 2022

Blood test can detect ‘toxic’ protein years before Alzheimer’s symptoms – study

Currently patients tend to receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s only after they show well-known signs of the disease.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

Trial offers new hope for Alzheimer's Disease treatment

Hunter residents at high risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease will be given access to a clinical trial involving a breakthrough drug that appears to slow the development of the disease.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 4, 2022

New drug is 'beginning of the end' of Alzheimer's - who will it help and when will it be available?

Lecanemab has been shown in trials to slow the progress of early-stage Alzheimer's by 27%

Wales Online · Nov 30, 2022

Exciting new drug is ‘beginning of the end’ for Alzheimer’s – so what is it and when could it be available?

As trial results bring hope of an effective treatment, Lisa Salmon asks The Alzheimer’s Society what it means for people right now.

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022

Drug proven to slow decline in Alzheimer patients

Lecanemab, a newly developed drug, has showed promising results in clinical trials among Alzheimer patients

Manchester Evening News · Nov 30, 2022

‘Momentous breakthrough’: New Alzheimer’s drug lives up to bold claims, with caveats

Data supports claims that a new drug reduced cognitive and functional decline in Alzheimer's patients by 27 per cent in a clinical trial.

The New Daily · Nov 30, 2022

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Daily Record · Nov 30, 2022

New Alzheimer's drug hailed as 'game-changing' as it's proven to slow disease

The drug slowed the disease progression by 27 percent compared to patients taking the placebo.

Daily Mirror · Nov 30, 2022

Breakthrough Alzheimer's drug hailed as 'beginning of the end' for treating disease

Lecanemab was found to have reduced memory decline by targeting and clearing amyloid, which is one of the proteins that build up in the brains of people with the disease

Wales Online · Nov 30, 2022

Simple urine test could be used to diagnose early-stage Alzheimer’s disease

The early stage of the disease occurs before the irreversible dementia stage and is the golden window for intervention and treatment

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022

Molecule in urine ‘could be the first to reveal early-stage Alzheimer’s disease’

The findings suggest a simple urine test could be used to identify people who are in the early stages of the disease.

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Wales Online · Nov 30, 2022

New Alzheimer’s drug hailed as 'beginning of the end' in quest for treatment

Clinical results suggest that the disease progression can by slowed by 27%

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022

New Alzheimer’s drug hailed as ‘beginning of the end’ in search for treatment

Lecanemab was found to slow decline in patients’ memory and thinking.

The Conversation · Nov 22, 2022

Another Alzheimer’s drug fails in late-stage trials – what now?

Around 55 million people, globally, have dementia – the most common type being Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the memory-robbing disease. But a lot of hope was pinned on an experimental drug called gantenerumab.

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2022

How likely is Chris Hemsworth to get Alzheimer’s disease and what are its signs?

The actor told Vanity Fair the discovery he is at high risk is his ‘biggest fear’ but said: ‘It’s not like I’ve been handed my resignation’

ABC News · Nov 21, 2022

Chris Hemsworth reveals he inherits Alzheimer's gene from both parents. What is the ApoE4 gene and what does it mean for his career?

After two decades of acting, Chris Hemsworth revealed he will take a break from his career, after learning he has a much higher-than-average chance of developing Alzheimer's disease.

The Times of India · Nov 20, 2022

Chris Hemsworth learns he has a predisposition to Alzheimer's disease; may take break from acting

Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth, who recently featured in the docuseries 'Limitless', has revealed that he has a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease, and therefore may be taking a break from acting.

The Conversation · Nov 15, 2022

My work investigating the links between viruses and Alzheimer’s disease was dismissed for years – but now the evidence is building

This article is part of the Insights Uncharted Brain series. There are many competing theories about what causes Alzheimer’s disease. Here, Ruth Itzhaki reflects on a career dedicated to one of the more controversial lines of research.

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