Topic: Alzheimer’s November 8, 2021 International Alzheimer’s clinical trial to test two drugs in combinationDrugs targeting amyloid, tau to be evaluated together.News Release October 25, 2021 Older people’s resilience during pandemic focus of $9 million grantResearch to explore the effects of social isolation on cognitive, emotional health.News Release October 21, 2021 Podcast: Remaining resilient while the pandemic drags onThis episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on how children and adults remain resilient despite the isolation and stresses of the pandemic.Podcast, Show Me the Science October 20, 2021 Hit the sleep ‘sweet spot’ to keep brain sharpToo little and too much sleep linked to cognitive decline.News Release September 16, 2021 Time until dementia symptoms appear can be estimated via brain scanAlzheimer’s dementia predicted by brain amyloid levels, age.News Release July 8, 2021 New Alzheimer’s treatment targets identifiedStudy points to FDA-approved drugs that have potential to slow or reverse brain damage.News Release June 21, 2021 Investigational Alzheimer’s drug improves biomarkers of the diseaseInternational clinical trial yields mixed results with unclear cognitive effects but promising biomarker results.News Release June 21, 2021 Protein linked to heart health, disease a potential therapeutic target for dementiaBrain protein reduces Alzheimer’s-like brain damage in mice.News Release May 11, 2021 WashU, Pitt awarded $10.7 million for Alzheimer’s disease researchStudy to look for genetic pathways that lead to formation of plaques, tangles.News Release May 4, 2021 Brain’s lymphatic system tied to Alzheimer’s symptoms in miceSource: The Scientist April 28, 2021 Draining brain’s debris enhances Alzheimer’s therapies in miceImpaired drainage also may play a role in Alzheimer’s in people.News Release April 20, 2021 Sleeping too little in middle age may increase dementia risk, study findsSource: New York Times March 18, 2021 Can changes in driving habits predict cognitive decline in older adults?$10 million in grants supports studies on impact of Alzheimer’s, depression on driving.News Release March 15, 2021 International Alzheimer’s clinical trial to test tau drugsAntibody is first of 3 tau drugs to be evaluated.News Release February 23, 2021 Holtzman, Karch honored for research into neurodegenerative diseasesAlzheimer’s researchers recognized for progress toward new treatments.National Leaders February 17, 2021 Protein linked to Alzheimer’s, strokes cleared from brain blood vesselsIn mice, antibody removes amyloid, improves vessel function without raising risk of brain bleeds.News Release February 11, 2021 Obituary: Lawrence Coben, emeritus associate professor of neurology, 94Alzheimer’s researcher helped develop widely used Clinical Dementia Rating Scale.Obituaries December 16, 2020 Protein involved in removing Alzheimer’s buildup linked to circadian rhythmBrain protein helps explain link between circadian rhythm, Alzheimer’s disease.News Release December 7, 2020 Novel form of Alzheimer’s protein found in spinal fluid indicates stage of the diseaseDiscovery could lead to better diagnostics, speed efforts to find treatment.News Release November 4, 2020 Improving emergency care for people with dementia is focus of new grantWashington University among 4 institutions to share total of $7.5 million from NIH to study, improve care in emergency departments.News Release November 4, 2020 Lewis receives national award for volunteerismRetired psychiatrist participates in, promotes diversity in Alzheimer’s clinical trials.National Leaders October 22, 2020 Alzheimer’s in adults with Down syndrome focus of multicenter NIH grantAs part of grant totaling more than $100 million, Washington University to lead research sections on Alzheimer’s development, genetics.News Release October 12, 2020 Racial differences in Alzheimer’s research focus of $15 million grantStudy investigates whether biological markers of Alzheimer’s in white patients also apply to African Americans.News Release September 14, 2020 Older people with early, asymptomatic Alzheimer’s at risk of fallsEven without cognitive problems, those with Alzheimer’s-related brain damage at increased risk of falls.News Release Posts navigation ‹ Prev 1 2 3 4 5 … 7 Next ›