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New tool calculates Alzheimer’s risk years before symptom appear

Researchers say prediction model may help patients and doctors decide when to begin therapy

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025

New dementia drug raises hopes and fears

These dementia treatments are opening uncharted territory. Here's some of what people should know

Salon · Aug 13, 2023

Mayo Clinic expert provides perspective on FDA approval of another experimental Alzheimer's drug

The Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval of a disease-modifying treatment that could potentially give some patients with Alzheimer's disease something they haven't had before: a medication that may slow the decline of memory and thinking.

Tribune News Service · Jan 10, 2023

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Family risk of Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. Many people who have relatives with this disease worry that it may run in the family. Does having a family member with Alzheimer's disease increase your risk of developing it?

Tribune News Service · Nov 15, 2022

Mayo Clinic expert offers perspective on experimental Alzheimer's disease drug

According to drugmakers Eisai and Biogen, a Phase 3 clinical study on a potential new Alzheimer's disease drug shows promise. The study findings show that the drug, lecanemab, reduced clinical decline of people with Alzheimer's disease by 27% compared with a placebo after 18 months of treatment.

Tribune News Service · Oct 4, 2022

Mayo Clinic expert provides tips for reducing dementia risk

ROCHESTER, Minn. — More than 55 million people worldwide are believed to be living with dementia, according to the World Health Organization. Ronald Petersen, M.D., a neurologist and director of Mayo Clinic's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, says you can't prevent dementia, but you can reduce your risk.

Tribune News Service · Aug 29, 2022

Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing dementia risks

More than 55 million people worldwide are believed to be living with dementia, according to the World Health Organization. And women are likely to be twice as affected by dementia as men.

Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022

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How climate scientists keep hope alive as damage worsens

Many climate scientists share a sense of optimism with professionals in other tough jobs like emergency room doctors and researchers who study Alzheimer’s Disease even as they chronicle a world losing its protective balance with the sun

The Independent UK · May 8, 2022

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