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Could Viagra Help Prevent Alzheimer's?
12/07/2021 Read moreresearchers found that those taking Viagra were 69% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s, when compared to non-users. And lab experiments showed that the medication seemed to target part of the underlying disease process in Alzheimer’s. Source: NEW FEED
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The vaccine stimulates the immune system, prompting white blood cells to migrate to the brain and clear beta amyloid plaques. Source: NEW FEED
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A new study suggests older adults who take certain diabetes drugs may see a slower decline in their memory and thinking skills. Source: NEW FEED
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Studies show the drug Riluzole which is used to slow the progression of ALS may have positive effects on cognition in people with mild Alzheimer’s. Source: NEW FEED
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Medicare launched a formal process that will determine whether the agency will cover Aduhelm, the newly approved Alzheimer’s drug whose high price tag and unproven benefits have prompted widespread controversy. Source: NEW FEED
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As advocates and critics debate the FDA’s approval of the new drug, and a chorus of experts and patient advocates protest the price, many patients and their families are excited about it, hopeful that it will stop the debilitating disease…
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A consumer advocacy group is calling for the removal of three top FDA officials, saying the agency’s approval of the Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab (Aduhelm) was “reckless.” Source: NEW FEED
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As the first Alzheimer’s drug approved since 2003, advocates applaud the decision. Critics say the approval was based on inadequate proof that the drug works and balk at the price tag of $56,000 a year. Source: NEW FEED
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There are ways to find quality treatment centers for alcohol or drug addiction. Here’s how to get started. Source: NEW FEED
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Addiction and Pain Management
05/17/2021 Read moreIf you’ve battled a drug or alcohol addiction, you may be nervous about taking medications that treat pain, such as opioids. Learn more about the options you might have and how to weigh them. Source: NEW FEED
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Finger-Prick Blood Test Promising for Alzheimer's Diagnosis
An easy-to-administer method of blood collection could make accurate diagnoses and regular monitoring easier for patients with suspected cognitive impairment. Source: NEW FEED
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Experimental Drug Significantly Slows Alzheimer's: Study
The anti-amyloid hopeful markedly reduced brain amyloid plaque and significantly slowed cognitive and functional decline in adults with early Alzheimer’s disease. Source: NEW FEED
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U.S. Sets Up $300 Million Database for Alzheimer's Research
Planning has begun at the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to fund the data platform. A $300 million grant for the six-year project has been posted online. Source: NEW FEED
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Staying Active With Advancing Heart Failure
An expert in cardiac rehabilitation explains how exercise can improve the outcome for people with heart failure, and how to get the most out of this program. Source: NEW FEED
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Getting Rehab at Home After Heart Attack Can Extend Lives
A new study finds that after a heart attack, home rehab can literally be a lifesaver. Source: NEW FEED
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ChatGPT's AI Could Help Catch Alzheimer's Early
The AI everyone’s talking about identified Alzheimer’s 80% of the time by analyzing people’s speech. Source: NEW FEED
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6 Minutes of Exercise May Help Shield Your Brain From Alzheimer's
A new, small study suggests six minutes of high-intensity exercise might prolong the lifespan of a healthy brain, perhaps delaying the start of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Source: NEW FEED
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What to Know About Newly Approved Alzheimer's Drug
It’s not a cure, but the drug, given intravenously every 2 weeks, has shown moderate positive effects in clinical trials in slowing early-stage disease. Source: NEW FEED
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Time Spent in Nature Appears to Slow Parkinson's, Alzheimer's
Living in an area with easy access to parks and rivers appears to slow the progression of devastating neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Source: NEW FEED
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Why Do Women Get Alzheimer's More Than Men? Study Offers Clue
A gene on the X chromosome may explain why two-thirds of Alzheimer’s patients are women. Researchers found the gene can be safely inhibited in mice. Are humans next? Source: NEW FEED