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January 20, 2020January 20, 2020

Protein Known to Ovarian Cancer Appears to Play Role in Alzheimer’s, Study Suggests

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A protein involved in ovarian cancer, known as OCIAD1, contributes to the neurodegeneration seen in Alzheimer’s disease, and may be a more fitting treatment target than beta-amyloid, a protein ... Read more

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020

Biogen Acquiring Pfizer’s Investigational Therapy PF-05251749 for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Symptoms

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Biogen is acquiring from Pfizer investigational therapy PF-05251749, a small molecule being developed to treat sundowning in Alzheimer’s disease and irregular sleep wake rhythm disorder (ISWRD) in Parkinson’s disease. The ... Read more

January 15, 2020January 16, 2020

People with Dementia Find Fresh ‘Meaning in Life’ at Dutch Care Farms

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Caroline Snoeij remembers a 94-year-old man with dementia weighing whether to make healthcare-related visits to her farm in central Holland. “I’ll come if you’ll let me clean the outside ... Read more

January 14, 2020January 14, 2020

‘Asian Glow’ Mutation, Alcohol May Increase Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s, Study Suggests

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Individuals, especially east Asians who carry a mutation in a key enzyme involved in alcohol metabolism, have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease as a consequence of regular alcohol ... Read more

January 14, 2020January 14, 2020

Diet to Maintain Health, Well-being of Alzheimer’s Patients: A Nutritionist’s View

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When it comes to nutrition support for Alzheimer’s disease, we often focus on nutrient- and energy-specific recommendations to support cognitive brain function and the gut microbiome, as well as ... Read more

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020

Vaccine Combination Against Amyloid-Beta and Tau Proteins Shows Promise in Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s

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Immunization with two experimental vaccines targeting the toxic forms of amyloid-beta and tau protein — two hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease — triggered an immune response that reduced the levels of ... Read more

January 10, 2020January 10, 2020

New Clues on CD33 Protein’s Role in Alzheimer’s May Be Key to Treatment, Researchers Say

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Researchers have discovered a likely reason why the most common form of the CD33 protein is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, a finding that could open new therapeutic ... Read more

January 8, 2020January 8, 2020

BCG Vaccine Lowers Incidence of Alzheimer’s in Bladder Cancer Patients, Study Finds

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The Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, which provides protection against tuberculosis, can reduce the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease in patients with bladder cancer — and potentially provide new avenues to ... Read more

January 7, 2020January 7, 2020

Alzheimer’s Association Initiative Seeks to Improve Dementia Care While Lowering Costs

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The Alzheimer’s Association (AA) has launched an initiative to help U.S. health systems and clinicians enhance dementia care, and do so more cost-effectively. The non-profit organization is seeking to ... Read more

January 6, 2020January 6, 2020

Ionis Licenses IONIS-MAPTRx Antisense Therapy for Alzheimer’s to Biogen

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Ionis Pharmaceuticals has licensed IONIS-MAPTRx (BIIB080), its investigational antisense therapy for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, to Biogen. IONIS-MAPTRx is an antisense therapy — an approach to fighting diseases ... Read more

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