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May 12, 2025

Drug to slow Alzheimer’s well tolerated outside of clinical trial setting

Side effects of lecanemab are manageable, study finds.

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May 6, 2025

Most people say they want to know their risk for Alzheimer’s dementia, fewer follow through

Among reasons for declining, research participants say knowing would be a burden to themselves, family members.

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March 31, 2025

An Alzheimer’s Blood Test Might Predict Advanced Disease

Source: TIME

March 31, 2025

Highly accurate blood test diagnoses Alzheimer’s disease, measures extent of dementia

Could help determine which patients are likely to benefit from new Alzheimer’s drugs.

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March 19, 2025

Anti-amyloid drug shows signs of preventing Alzheimer’s dementia

Clinical trial of people destined to develop early-onset Alzheimer’s disease shows eliminating amyloid from brain may prevent symptoms, supports need for confirmatory studies.

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March 7, 2025

$4.5 million supports pathbreaking neuroimmunology research

Grant funds WashU Medicine’s pursuit of new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.

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February 13, 2025

Next-gen Alzheimer’s drugs extend independent living by months

New analysis recasts benefits of treatment in relation to day-to-day impacts on patients’ lives .

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February 12, 2025

His genes forecast Alzheimer’s. His brain had other plans.

Source: National Public Radio

February 10, 2025

Patient defies genetic fate to avoid Alzheimer’s

Study offers clues to treatment, prevention.

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February 4, 2025

New study will try to stop Alzheimer’s decades before it begins, using experimental Eli Lilly drug

Source: Endpoints News

February 4, 2025

International Alzheimer’s prevention trial in young adults begins

WashU Medicine-led trial evaluating investigational drug from Eli Lilly and Company aims to stop disease before symptoms arise.

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November 14, 2024

New drug targets for Alzheimer’s identified from cerebrospinal fluid

Study pegs certain cellular activities to driving Alzheimer’s disease.

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August 23, 2024

Multiple sclerosis appears to protect against Alzheimer’s disease

Findings could point to new strategies to treat Alzheimer’s.

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August 16, 2024

Stopping Alzheimer’s Before Symptoms Appear

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August 1, 2024

Aging-related genomic culprit found in Alzheimer’s disease

With new technique, patient-derived neurons accurately model late-onset Alzheimer’s, point to potential treatments.

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July 30, 2024

Accuracy of diagnostic blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease varies

Head-to-head comparison of 6 tests reveals which ones could replace spinal taps, brain scans.

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July 12, 2024

Brain inflammation triggers muscle weakness after infections

In fruit flies and mice, scientists ID possible way to block muscle fatigue in long COVID, other diseases.

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July 11, 2024

Disparidades raciales en la demencia estan determinadas por factores sociales

Un estudio confirma que las diferencias raciales en la función cognitiva no se deben a diferencias en el origen genético.

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July 11, 2024

Racial disparities in dementia determined by social factors

Study indicates racial differences in cognitive function not due to genetic ancestry.

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June 5, 2024

Holtzman, Chen recognized for exceptional Alzheimer’s research

Morby prize from Cure Alzheimer’s Fund honors discovery of T cells’ role in neurodegeneration.

National Leaders

May 22, 2024

Subtle cognitive decline precedes end to driving for older adults

Routine cognitive testing may help older drivers plan for life after driving.

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April 16, 2024

Alzheimer’s disease progresses faster in people with Down syndrome

Study highlights need to develop therapies for this vulnerable population.

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February 28, 2024

Neurons help flush waste out of brain during sleep

Findings could lead to new approaches for Alzheimer’s, other neurological conditions.

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February 23, 2024

Ju named Morriss Professor

Neurologist studies role of sleep in neurodegenerative diseases.

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