Study: Having two copies of gene mutation linked to Alzheimer’s may cause onset
By
Kristen Fischer
May 07, 2024
A new study finds that possessing two copies of a specific gene mutation that’s common in Alzheimer’s disease may be the cause behind the disease in those people.
Certain female carriers of Alzheimer’s gene have faster decline than males: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 22, 2022
Women who carry the APOE e4 gene and develop early-onset Alzheimer’s disease may have quicker cognitive decline than men with these attributes, a new study has found.
Doctor sounds alarm on quality, efficacy of Alzheimer’s supplement
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 27, 2024
When it was sold as a prescription generic drug, galantamine was labeled accurately and it wasn’t contaminated. But that wasn’t the case when galantamine was sold as an over-the-counter dietary supplement,...
Clinical briefs for Monday, Nov. 13
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 13, 2023
Studies highlight latest Alzheimer’s breakthroughs … Slashing salt can lower blood pressure, study shows … Genetic test could spot genetic high cholesterol … This blood thinner can prevent strokes...
Trial for Alzheimer’s drug combo looks encouraging so far
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 11, 2023
A trial evaluating the combination therapy of a drug and an antioxidant shows promise in treating Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new report.
Clinical briefs for Monday, Feb. 26
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 26, 2024
2023 pharma CEO salaries revealed … Biomarkers can spot changes 20 years prior to Alzheimer’s diagnosis … Headset plays part in physical therapy for people with Parkinson’s disease … Medicare...
Clinical briefs for Friday, March 22
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 22, 2024
Heart damage, COVID-19 lung infection linked … Study finds genetic variants tied to Alzheimer’s disease … Anxiety, depression treatment helps heart disease … FDA OKs Tryvio for high blood pressure
Clinical briefs for Friday, Jan. 19
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 19, 2024
Large-scale study of those of African descent spots genetic variants tied to glaucoma … Brain stimulation kept quality of life stable after 5 years in people with Alzheimer’s … Insurers must apply...
Clinical briefs for Monday, Feb. 5
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 05, 2024
Dementia was rare in ancient times … 4 US sites join Parkinson’s disease genetics study… Risvodetinib phase 1 results for Parkinson’s promising … Disparities have a say in stroke recovery …...
New PET scan can better spot tau in people with Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 10, 2023
Researchers say that a special digital imaging technique can spot the tau protein and predict cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer’s disease better than traditional imaging methods.