Study: More mental effort linked to unpleasant feelings … Report: Caffeine benefits memory problems, MCI and Alzheimer’s disease … Eli Lilly fully stocked up on weight-loss and diabetes meds
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.
Alzheimer’s care, quality of life improve with innovative Immersion Room
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 01, 2024
A creative new room at a Long Island, NY, nursing home may serve as a model for improving the quality of life and care through non-pharmacological interventions for residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s...
Coffee, tea linked to long-term cognitive perks
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 06, 2024
Drinking coffee and tea is linked with long-term cognitive benefits in older adults, according to two reports presented at the recent Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.
Leqembi’s benefits continue to improve with longer use, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 31, 2024
People with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease who take Leqembi can experience more benefits if they stay on it for three years, a new study shows.
FDA approves second monoclonal antibody treatment for early Alzheimer’s disease
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 02, 2024
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a second monoclonal antibody treatment for for early Alzheimer’s on Tuesday. Eli Lilly’s Kisunla (donanemab), which has proven to slow the disease...
New criteria for diagnosing, staging Alzheimer’s stirs controversy
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Kristen Fischer
Jul 01, 2024
The Alzheimer’s Association set out new criteria for diagnosing and staging Alzheimer’s based on recent advancements, especially biomarkers that can biologically detect the disease instead of relying...
Study: Word recall a complex problem among those with early-stage Alzheimer’s
May 05, 2009
A new study finds that people with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease have difficulty discerning between important and unimportant information–a revelation that could help improve memory-training...
Name that tune: Alzheimer’s patients more easily recall new information when it is sung to them
May 13, 2010
It has been said that music has charms to soothe the savage beast. Now, research shows it also may have the power to help Alzheimer’s patients remember new information.
Lilly targets tau in Alzheimer’s effort
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Deborah Weinstein
Jun 01, 2013
Lilly is upping its bet on Alzheimer’s. The Indianapolis-based drug maker announced it has licensed experimental tracers that can hone in on and mark tau tangles that are believed to be a cause of...