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Brain nerve cells of Alzheimer’s disease patients can produce thousands of variants of the APP gene, which codes for β-amyloid protein, a hallmark of the disease, researchers say. An enzyme ... Read more

December 10, 2018December 10, 2018

Personalized Music Improved Mood in Adults with Dementia, Study Reports

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Personalized music interventions may help enhance joy and social interaction among people with dementia who attend adult day health centers, a small study reports. The study, “Results from a ... Read more

December 5, 2018December 5, 2018

Risk of Both Cardiovascular Disease and Alzheimer’s Linked to Same Genetic Variants, Study Suggests

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Specific genes linked to an increased risk for cardiovascular disease also increase the risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to results of a large genetic study. Researchers also found that ... Read more

December 3, 2018December 3, 2018

Combining Sleeping Pills and Opioids Common Among Alzheimer’s Patients, Study Reports

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Roughly 20 percent of Alzheimer’s disease patients in Finland combine sleeping pills (benzodiazepines) with strong painkillers (opioids), a practice that has been associated with serious risks, a study shows. These ... Read more

November 16, 2018November 16, 2018

Phase 1 Trial to Test AL002, Targeting Brain’s Immune System, as Way of Treating Alzheimer’s

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Alector’s candidate immune system-targeting therapy for Alzheimer’s disease, called AL002, will be evaluated for safety and tolerability in a first Phase 1 clinical trial, the company announced. AL002 is an antibody ... Read more

November 14, 2018November 14, 2018

Comorbidities Common and Disabling in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients, UK Study Reports

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People with dementia, including those with Alzheimer’s disease, often are also living with one or more other chronic diseases that significantly impact their quality of life, according to a ... Read more

November 7, 2018November 7, 2018

Chronic Inflammation May Underlie Higher Alzheimer’s Risk in ApoE4 Carriers, Study Shows

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Chronic, low-level inflammation enhances the risk of Alzheimer’s disease among ApoE4 gene carriers, the major genetic risk factor for the late-onset form of the disorder, a study shows. The study, “Association of ... Read more

October 29, 2018October 29, 2018

Stem Cell Therapy Shows Evidence of Aiding Cognition, Lowering Amyloid Load in Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s

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Neuralstem’s stem cell therapy for Alzheimer’s disease was found to improve cognition and lessen the load of amyloid-beta plaques in a mouse model of the disease, a study reports, ... Read more

October 10, 2018October 10, 2018

Dietary Supplement May Help Slow Alzheimer’s Progression and Improve Cognitive Outcomes, Small Trial Suggests

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A dietary supplement made with components of foods such as broccoli and peppers plus fish oil may help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and improve memory, sight and ... Read more

August 31, 2018August 31, 2018

Non-Invasive Eye Exam Might Help Predict Risk for Alzheimer’s, Study Suggests

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A non-invasive eye exam, similar to those given in eye doctors’ offices, might someday help predict a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. The study, ... Read more

Posts by: Patricia Inacio, PhD

Patricia Inacio, PhD

APP Gene’s Diversity Holds Potential to Treat Alzheimer’s with HIV Therapies, Researchers Say

Risk of Both Cardiovascular Disease and Alzheimer’s Linked to Same Genetic Variants, Study Suggests

Combining Sleeping Pills and Opioids Common Among Alzheimer’s Patients, Study Reports

Phase 1 Trial to Test AL002, Targeting Brain’s Immune System, as Way of Treating Alzheimer’s

Chronic Inflammation May Underlie Higher Alzheimer’s Risk in ApoE4 Carriers, Study Shows

Stem Cell Therapy Shows Evidence of Aiding Cognition, Lowering Amyloid Load in Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s

Dietary Supplement May Help Slow Alzheimer’s Progression and Improve Cognitive Outcomes, Small Trial Suggests

Non-Invasive Eye Exam Might Help Predict Risk for Alzheimer’s, Study Suggests

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