Blood test measures known Alzheimer’s biomarkers, many more
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 09, 2024
A new blood test platform can measure more than a hundred biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease at k the same time, and could aid in early diagnosis, a new study finds.
Journalists question safety and effectiveness of new Alzheimer’s drug
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 26, 2024
A report published Wednesday in The BMJ questioned the safety and effectiveness of the Alzheimer’s disease drug Kisunla (donanemab).
Study shows Alzheimer’s drugs may boost protein, not just lower amyloid
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 12, 2024
Leqembi and Kisunla don’t just reduce amyloid plaques that are implicated in Alzheimer’s disease. According to new research, the drugs boost levels of a healthy form of amyloid beta (Aβ42) protein...
Immersion room enhances Alzheimer’s care
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 06, 2024
A creative new room at a Long Island, NY, nursing home may serve as a model for improving quality of life and care through nonpharmacologic interventions for residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other...
Cancer drug may treat early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 22, 2024
A drug made to treat cancer could be a viable treatment for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds.
Drug guards against rise in Alzheimer’s proteins from air pollution, study shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 12, 2024
A drug protected mice from increases in Alzheimer’s-related proteins when the animals were exposed to air pollution, a new study showed. Researchers hope the results may be the same in humans one day.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, August 8
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 07, 2024
Study: Dopamine could ease physical, memory symptoms in Alzheimer’s … Written drug risk reminders help older adults in study … Report: Asking older adults about exercise? Don’t forget to include...
Researchers doubt Alzheimer’s drugs will make a dent in dementia reduction
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 06, 2024
Researchers at Cambridge Public Health aren’t sure if Alzheimer’s disease drugs targeting amyloid protein will have a large-scale effect on reducing the disease. They say that challenges including...
Clinical briefs for Wednesday, July 31
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 30, 2024
Accuracy of Alzheimer’s blood tests vary, study finds … Report: Wildfire may damage brain more than air pollution … Midlife workouts could lower dementia, cognitive impairment later
Blood test shows promise for detecting Alzheimer’s disease
By
Donna Shryer
Jul 29, 2024
A blood test demonstrated high accuracy for detecting Alzheimer’s disease among people with cognitive symptoms, according to a study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference...