Imagine a puzzle with thousands of tiny pieces, each representing a different aspect of cognitive impairment in older adults. In a groundbreaking study, scientists set out to solve this challenging puzzle and shed light on the causes of this debilitating condition. By examining a group of long-living adults aged 90+, the researchers used advanced techniques […]
Published on October 26, 2023
Researchers have shown that the injected version of Eisai and Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi is just as effective as the intravenous form in eliminating toxic brain plaques. This finding is like discovering that a sports car performs just as well on a winding mountain road as it does on a straight highway. The weekly shot […]
Published on October 26, 2023
Just as the development of a new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease has brought hope to many, it has also stirred up controversy among researchers and clinicians. The Quest Diagnostics blood test, AD-Detect, measures levels of amyloid-beta proteins, a key characteristic of Alzheimer’s. While this may seem like a breakthrough, experts are concerned about the […]
Published on October 26, 2023