Battling the other 'Alzheimer's protein': What drives neurodegenerative tauopathies and how to treat them

In the quest to cure Alzheimer's, the protein known as beta-amyloid has long taken center stage, driving development of a ...
The Advocate

Alzheimer's: Ultrasound technology testing on mice shows promise in clearing amyloid plaques

The study found that by using this ultrasound technology on test mice, a 75% memory function was fully restored.

Researchers have a new way to slow memory loss for Alzheimer’s disease

New York researchers have taken another step in the lengthy battlle against Alzheimer’s disease, finding a way to slow memory ...
Medscape

Monitoring ARIA in Anti-Amyloid Therapy in Alzheimer's

ARIA is the most common side effect of anti–amyloid-beta MAB treatment. MABs increase vascular permeability, which can result in inflammation and leakage of proteinaceous fluid and blood products, ...

Rising Alzheimer’s rates prompt federal aid and new scientific findings on disease prevention and detection

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) – According to the National Institute on Aging, 6.9 million Americans are living with ...
New Atlas

Surprising way cancer cells clear problematic proteins in the brain

For some time, we've known that it's rare to see people with both cancer and Alzheimer's disease. Now, scientists believe ...
AOL

New nanotechnology drug reduces amyloid-beta in mice brains by 50-60%

While scientists still do not know what exactly causes Alzheimer’s disease, previous research shows there are a number of potential factors. A new study explains how a research team was able to use a ...
Monthly Prescribing Reference

FDA Approves Updated Label for Amyloid PET Imaging Agent Amyvid

Amyvid can now be used to aid in the selection of patients who are indicated for amyloid beta-directed therapy as described in the prescribing information. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ...