March 1, 2021March 1, 2021
Phase 1 Trial to Test BDNF Gene Therapy in Alzheimer’s Patients
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A Phase 1 trial will evaluate the use of gene therapy in delivering brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) to the ... Read more
February 24, 2021February 24, 2021
Grants of $4.6M to Support Trials of Cancer Therapy in Early Alzheimer’s
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The National Institute of Aging (NIA) and the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) have awarded $4.6 million to a ... Read more
February 22, 2021February 18, 2021
Dementia Patients Have a Greater Risk of Contracting COVID-19
Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow
We’re continually faced with news about COVID-19. It’s impossible to open a newspaper, read a magazine, or watch television ... Read more
February 22, 2021February 22, 2021
UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Calls for $289M Hike in Federal Funds for Research
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To meet a U.S. goal to effectively treat and prevent Alzheimer’s disease by 2025, patient, caregiver, and advocacy communities ... Read more
February 17, 2021February 17, 2021
HFC to Host CareCon, Virtual Event for Caregivers
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A virtual celebrity-studded HFC event aimed at caregivers for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia patients is on tap for Friday, National ... Read more
February 15, 2021February 11, 2021
Remaining in the Moment Is the Best Strategy for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow
We in the Alzheimer’s community talk a lot about the disappointing and challenging aspects of the disease. One thing ... Read more
February 15, 2021February 15, 2021
Oral Simufilam Found to Improve Cognition, Behavior After 6 Months’ Use
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Simufilam, an investigational oral medication being developed by Cassava Sciences, improved cognition and behavior in people with Alzheimer’s disease ... Read more
February 10, 2021February 10, 2021
Alzheimer’s Association Webinar Tackles Care Disparities for Blacks in US
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Older Blacks in the U.S. are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease (AD) as whites of a similar ... Read more
February 8, 2021February 4, 2021
Seniors Lack Easy Access to Important Health Information
Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow
I have a bone to pick with someone, though I am not certain with whom. We must do a ... Read more
February 8, 2021February 9, 2021
Adira Foundation Arises From Life-altering Accident to Help Those With Chronic Ills
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Note: This story was updated Feb. 9, 2021, to clarify details surrounding the grant Chronic Care Collaborative received from ... Read more
February 8, 2021February 8, 2021
Phase 3 Trial of Therapy for Inflammation, Insulin-sensitivity in Alzheimer’s to Open
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NeurMedix has announced it will soon open a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial of its lead investigational therapy, NE3107, for people ... Read more
February 3, 2021February 3, 2021
Troriluzole Fails to Ease Cognitive Impairments in Phase 2/3 Trial
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Troriluzole, an investigational oral symptomatic treatment developed by Biohaven for Alzheimer’s disease, did not work better than a placebo ... Read more

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March 1, 2021March 1, 2021

Phase 1 Trial to Test BDNF Gene Therapy in Alzheimer’s Patients

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A Phase 1 trial will evaluate the use of gene therapy in delivering brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) to the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment ... Read more

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021

Grants of $4.6M to Support Trials of Cancer Therapy in Early Alzheimer’s

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The National Institute of Aging (NIA) and the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) have awarded $4.6 million to a team of researchers studying the potential of the cancer therapy ... Read more

February 22, 2021February 18, 2021

Dementia Patients Have a Greater Risk of Contracting COVID-19

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

We’re continually faced with news about COVID-19. It’s impossible to open a newspaper, read a magazine, or watch television without being bombarded with news and pertinent information about the ... Read more

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021

UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Calls for $289M Hike in Federal Funds for Research

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To meet a U.S. goal to effectively treat and prevent Alzheimer’s disease by 2025, patient, caregiver, and advocacy communities are recommending a $289 million hike in federal research dollars ... Read more

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021

HFC to Host CareCon, Virtual Event for Caregivers

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A virtual celebrity-studded HFC event aimed at caregivers for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia patients is on tap for Friday, National Caregivers Day. Called HFC CareCon and presented by Kensington Senior ... Read more

February 15, 2021February 11, 2021

Remaining in the Moment Is the Best Strategy for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

We in the Alzheimer’s community talk a lot about the disappointing and challenging aspects of the disease. One thing we particularly talk about is loss. A family’s shared loss ... Read more

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021

Oral Simufilam Found to Improve Cognition, Behavior After 6 Months’ Use

News

Simufilam, an investigational oral medication being developed by Cassava Sciences, improved cognition and behavior in people with Alzheimer’s disease after six months of dosing in a clinical trial, interim ... Read more

February 10, 2021February 10, 2021

Alzheimer’s Association Webinar Tackles Care Disparities for Blacks in US

News

Older Blacks in the U.S. are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease (AD) as whites of a similar age, and they’re less likely to be diagnosed. Such a ... Read more

February 8, 2021February 4, 2021

Seniors Lack Easy Access to Important Health Information

Columns, Treading Dark Waters - a Column by Ray Burow

I have a bone to pick with someone, though I am not certain with whom. We must do a better job at reaching the senior population with information that ... Read more

February 8, 2021February 9, 2021

Adira Foundation Arises From Life-altering Accident to Help Those With Chronic Ills

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Note: This story was updated Feb. 9, 2021, to clarify details surrounding the grant Chronic Care Collaborative received from Adira. Greg Smiley’s world changed abruptly in 2013. He was ... Read more