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March 23, 2020March 23, 2020

Moderate Drinking Linked to Lower Amyloid-Beta Levels, Study Says

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Moderate lifetime alcohol intake in middle-aged and older people who don’t show signs of dementia is associated with lower deposits of amyloid-beta, the protein that forms toxic aggregates in ... Read more

March 20, 2020March 20, 2020

Taking Dantrium via Nose More Effective than by Mouth, Lowers Dose, Study Suggests

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Giving Dantrium (dantrolene) through the nose rather than by mouth may maximize its neuroprotective properties in treating conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. The study, “Intranasal administration of ... Read more

March 18, 2020March 18, 2020

Half of Primary Physicians Say U.S. is Unprepared for Growing Alzheimer’s Demands

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An Alzheimer’s Association survey of primary care physicians found that while 87% expect the number of dementia patients to rise within the next five years, half say the U.S. ... Read more

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020

Amino Acid L-Serine May Reduce Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s Disease, Study Suggests

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Dietary supplements with the amino acid L-serine may help reduce memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. That result was described in the study “Impairment of ... Read more

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020

PSEN1 Gene Alteration May Be Early Biomarker for Alzheimer’s, Study Suggests

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A specific chemical alteration present in the presenilin1 (PSEN1) gene may be a biomarker for earlier Alzheimer’s disease (AD) diagnosis and treatment response monitoring, a study suggests. The modification, ... Read more

March 13, 2020March 12, 2020

Vermont Couple Shares Strategies on Managing Neurodegenerative Disease

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Like many couples, Joe and Linda Lacroix of Milton, Vermont, spent much of their lives working, raising families, maintaining their home, and planning for the future. Unlike most, however, ... Read more

March 10, 2020March 10, 2020

Neurosteer Promotes Wearable Monitor to Detect Early Alzheimer’s

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Within a few years, doctors will be able to remotely evaluate patients for their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and frontotemporal dementia — without having to hook ... Read more

March 9, 2020March 9, 2020

Blood Test Can Differentiate Alzheimer’s From Other Dementias, Research Suggests

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A blood test that measures the levels of a form of tau protein, known as phosphorylated-tau-181 (pTau181), could help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease in patients who show signs of dementia ... Read more

March 6, 2020March 6, 2020

Sangamo, Biogen Team Up to Develop Gene Therapies for Neurological Diseases

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Sangamo and Biogen are partnering up to develop gene therapies for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, as well as another neuromuscular disease target and up to nine undisclosed neurological disorders. Initially, the collaboration ... Read more

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020

Video: BioNews’ Social Media Campaign Highlights #WhatMakesMeRare

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In recognition of Rare Disease Day Feb. 29, BioNews Services launched a social media campaign last month asking patients to describe what makes them rare. Running Feb. 7–29, the ... Read more

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