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Clinical trials to test vaccine against Alzheimer's-promoting tau protein

Science Daily 24 Apr 2025
Researchers hope to launch human clinical trials in their quest for a vaccine to prevent the buildup of pathological tau after demonstrating that this vaccine generated a robust immune response in both mice and non-human primates ... .
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Even light exercise could help slow cognitive decline in people at risk of Alzheimer's

Science Daily 24 Apr 2025
In a landmark clinical trial people at risk for Alzheimer's who exercised at low or moderate-high intensity showed less cognitive decline when compared to those receiving usual care ... .
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Alzheimer’s advocate, 74, riding high after running Boston Marathon

Journal Tribune 24 Apr 2025
Ralph Carmona, of Portland, who ran to raise awareness of the disease and the importance of federal research funds, finished in 4 hours, 14 minutes, 42 seconds and already is looking forward to running again next year ....
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An Alzheimer's study in South America offered tremendous insights. Then it was cut.

Usatoday 24 Apr 2025
For three decades, professor Ken Kosik has been collaborating with researchers in the United States and Colombia to better understand the causes of Alzheimer's ... "They get Alzheimer's at age 45 like ...
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Scientists create first reprogrammed brain cells that could cure Alzheimer's | Daily Mail Online

The Daily Mail 24 Apr 2025
In a world-first, scientists have figured out how to reprogram cells to fight — and potentially reverse — brain diseases like Alzheimer's ... Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's today, according to the Alzheimer's Association.
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Brain’s ‘blue spot’ key to healthy aging, early Alzheimer’s detection (Cornell University)

Public Technologies 24 Apr 2025
Because of the participants' diversity, including about 40% who were non-white, the researchers also discovered higher peaks among Black participants and women, groups known to be more susceptible to Alzheimer's.
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Uncertainty around NIH funding leaves Alzheimer’s studies in limbo

CNN 24 Apr 2025
About three years ago, at age 46, he was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease ... “They ran more tests, and they ran the genetic testing, and that’s when we had the final confirmation that it was Alzheimer’s,” Ribot said.
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A 29-year-old became a new mom — and months later, caregiver to her dad with ...

Business Insider 24 Apr 2025
Rachael Piltch-Loeb's father showed symptoms of Alzheimer's shortly before her first son was born ... Six months after Piltch-Loeb gave birth to her first child, her father was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's at 58.
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Veravas Launches VeraBIND™ Tau - First Blood Test to Detect Alzheimer's-Related Tau Pathology

Emporia Gazette 23 Apr 2025
New non-invasive test offers 96% sensitivity and 90% specificity, empowering earlier and more accessible Alzheimer's detection ... .
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Alzheimer’s disease caregiver support initiative offers support for local caregivers, families

Press Republican 23 Apr 2025
ADCSI looks forward to hosting May education trainings in Clinton County.Virtual sessions each Tuesday in May (May 6, May 13, May 20 and May 27) beginning at noon ... .
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