Topic: Neurology Department August 16, 2023 What to know about the new Alzheimer’s drug LeqembiWashington University involved in clinical trials, will offer drug in collaboration with BJC HealthCare.News Release August 4, 2023 Podcast: Newly approved drug may slow progression of Alzheimer’sThis episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on approval of a drug that attacks a key protein that contributes to dementia from Alzheimer’s disease.Podcast, Show Me the Science August 3, 2023 Cognitive function in Down syndrome-associated Alzheimer’s focus of grantNIH-supported study lays groundwork for Alzheimer’s clinical trials involving people with intellectual disabilities.News Release August 2, 2023 Study defines disparities in memory careProvides baseline to measure progress toward racial equity in care for Alzheimer’s disease.News Release July 31, 2023 Scientists develop breath test that rapidly detects COVID-19 virusTest results available in less than a minute.News Release July 13, 2023 Tau-based biomarker tracks Alzheimer’s progressionNovel marker found in cerebrospinal fluid also could speed development of Alzheimer’s drugs.News Release June 15, 2023 Diagnosis of rare, genetic muscle disease improved by new approachAccurate diagnosis is a crucial step toward appropriate treatment.News Release June 14, 2023 Altered gut bacteria may be early sign of Alzheimer’s diseaseGut microbes of people with pre-symptomatic Alzheimer’s differ from those of healthy people.News Release May 1, 2023 Stress increases Alzheimer’s risk in female mice but not malesAlzheimer’s proteins rise sharply in response to stress in female mice.News Release April 25, 2023 Drug for rare form of ALS, based in part on WashU research, approved by FDAWashington University neurologist led international trials of the drug, tofersen.News Release, Video April 20, 2023 Sleeping pill reduces levels of Alzheimer’s proteinsMore research needed to determine if sleep medications prevent, delay Alzheimer’s.News Release April 19, 2023 Mind-body connection is built into brain, study suggestsFindings point to brain areas that integrate planning, purpose, physiology, behavior, movement.News Release April 13, 2023 Bateman to receive lifetime achievement awardRecognized for contributions to Alzheimer’s disease research.National Leaders March 21, 2023 Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center is increasing equity for African AmericansThe WashU center has become a national model for building relationships and boosting diversity in clinical trials.Outlook Magazine March 8, 2023 Discovery of T cells’ role in Alzheimer’s, related diseases, suggests new treatment strategyFindings, in mice, open up drug development possibilities for brain diseases linked to tau protein.News Release February 2, 2023 Miller receives Rainwater Prize for Brain ResearchHonored for work developing new kind of therapy for neurodegenerative diseases.National Leaders January 12, 2023 Gut bacteria affect brain health, mouse study showsFindings suggest new approach to treating Alzheimer’s, other neurodegenerative diseases.News Release January 10, 2023 Sustainability key focus in Neuroscience Research Building constructionFacility on track to achieve LEED Gold certification.Medical Campus & Community December 5, 2022 Immunotherapy eliminates disease-causing cells in mice with MS-like diseaseSuccessful cancer treatment approach extended to autoimmune disease.News Release November 24, 2022 Diagnostic marker found for deadly brain disease marked by dementia, movement problemsDiscovery could accelerate progress toward therapies for primary tauopathies.News Release November 9, 2022 Rejuvenated immune cells can improve clearance of toxic waste from brainFindings in mice suggest new therapeutic approach to Alzheimer’s, other age-related diseases.News Release October 25, 2022 Pediatric clinic for Rett syndrome draws patients for multispecialty care, clinical trialsOnly such clinic for hundreds of miles.Medical Campus & Community October 17, 2022 Adeoye, Guilak, Gutmann, Kipnis elected to National Academy of MedicineElection is one of the highest honors for contributions to health, medicine.News Release October 10, 2022 Research offers clues for treating fatal neurological disorder in kidsEnzyme replacement therapy, in mice and sheep, slowed brain degeneration.News Release Posts navigation 1 2 3 … 10 Next ›
