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Colombian family's genes offer new clue to delaying onset of Alzheimer's
Read full article: Colombian family's genes offer new clue to delaying onset of Alzheimer'sScientists studying a Colombian family plagued by early-in-life Alzheimer's have found a rare gene variant that seems to delay initial symptoms by about five years.
FDA will take a deeper look into the safety and effectiveness of Lilly experimental Alzheimer's drug
Read full article: FDA will take a deeper look into the safety and effectiveness of Lilly experimental Alzheimer's drugFederal regulators are putting off a decision on Eli Lilly’s potential Alzheimer’s treatment with an unusual request to have an advisory committee examine the drug.
After US approval, Japan OKs Leqembi, its first Alzheimer's drug, developed by Eisai and Biogen
Read full article: After US approval, Japan OKs Leqembi, its first Alzheimer's drug, developed by Eisai and BiogenJapan’s health ministry has approved Leqembi, a drug for Alzheimer’s decease that was jointly developed by Japanese and U.S. pharmaceutical companies.
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High school student leads effort against Alzheimers
Read full article: High school student leads effort against AlzheimersBasically, my grandfather was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimers at the age of 53 and most of my memories are from an Alzheimers caregiver perspective. The walk to end Alzheimers is the worlds largest fundraiser in raising dollars for care, support and research programs, said Tracey Wekar-Paige, Executive Director Southeast Chapter Alzheimers Association. Even Kleidermachers sister, now a college student in Pennsylvania, is part of the research effort. I truly feel that when he looks down on me, or if he could look down n me, he would be super proud of what Im doing and Im proud of what Im doing because I think Im truly making a difference, he said. So far, the PJ Pillows project has raised $10,000 for Alzheimers research.