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March 15, 2021March 15, 2021

Noninvasive Genetic Risk Test for Alzheimer’s Coming to EU, US

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Cytox has launched a noninvasive genetic test, called genoSCORE-LAB, that can help to predict a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and the cognitive decline it brings. Early detection of possible risk ... Read more

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021

Racial Discrimination Can Be Barrier in Healthcare, Surveys Find

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Racial discrimination is a barrier to care in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, according to two U.S. surveys conducted on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association. This opinion was supported by more ... Read more

March 3, 2021March 3, 2021

Pivotal Phase 3 Trials of Oral Simufilam Planned for Year’s End

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Cassava Sciences plans to launch two Phase 3 clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of simufilam, its investigational oral treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, in the second half of this year, the ... Read more

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 (MCI), ... 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 Revlimid (lenalidomide) ... 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 for ... 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 Living ... 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 after six months of dosing in a clinical trial, interim data ... 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 age, and they’re less likely to be diagnosed. Such a health ... Read more