Alzheimer’s blood biomarkers not ready for primary care use, expert panel decides
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 18, 2022
An international group of clinicians and researchers have agreed that Alzheimer’s disease blood biomarkers are a significant breakthrough, but are not yet ready for general clinical and primary care...
Aqueous biomarkers may help predict treatment response in nvAMD
Feb 01, 2022
Treated patients who required less frequent anti-VEGF injections had increased apolipoprotein B100
Low-sodium DASH diet may have rapid effect on heart health, new research finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 18, 2021
A newly published study has for the first time linked a DASH-low sodium diet to cardiovascular markers of heart strain, injury and inflammation, investigators say.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, January 9
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 08, 2020
Teva to pay $54 million to settle False Claims Act lawsuit involving Parkinson’s drug … Non-antibiotic wound gel treats and prevents infections … Company licenses voice biomarkers for Alzheimer’s...
Art intervention improves well-being of adults with dementia
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 04, 2019
An art gallery program for adults with dementia helps to improve well-being and normalize cortisol levels, according to a new study.
Coming soon: a Breathalyzer for diabetes?
Jun 12, 2013
University of Pittsburgh researchers are developing a Breathalyzer than can detect and possibly monitor diabetes.
Biomarkers not the endpoint
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 02, 2013
The Food and Drug Administration issued guidance in February for clinical trials for early-stage Alzheimer’s medications.
FDA draft guidelines suggest route to approval for early-stage Alzheimer’s drugs
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 11, 2013
The Food and Drug Administration issued draft guidance Thursday on clinical trials for early-stage Alzheimer’s drugs.
Scientists developing blood test for Alzheimer’s
Jan 12, 2011
Scientists have developed an antibody-screening blood test that may one day be used to detect diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
International experts propose new criteria for diagnosing Alzheimer’s
Oct 13, 2010
An international group of dementia experts is proposing a change in the definition of Alzheimer’s disease. They want to be able to diagnose the condition earlier and provide interventional treatments,...