Alzheimer; News from the web:
Truly great news today, the new drug Aducanumab has been approved by the FDA for use in early Alzheimer’s cases.
The drug was developed for patients with mild cognitive impairment, not severe dementia, and intended to slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease — not just ease symptoms.
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As of this article’s publication, the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech has not been shown to cause Prion diseases or neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS). Experts say a paper circulating online does not provide legitimate evidence otherwise.
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Navigating the Holidays with someone who has Alzheimer’s can be tricky. The current pandemic is certainly not helping either. But Pam Myers, program director for the Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter, said caregivers need to look for ways to de-stress by creating new traditions and finding new ways for their family members to help make this season satisfying for all. See her tips in our link for today.
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A spike in Alzheimer’s-related deaths is being viewed as another ripple effect of the pandemic, and the troubling information resonates in states like Iowa.
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Researchers at the University of South Florida are participating in a national study to prevent Alzheimer’s before it hits. Tampa residents 55 and older are needed as volunteers for a research study that aims to delay or prevent symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
For information on joining the study, visit AHEADstudy.org.
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A nationwide study reveals that although many Americans say they want to reduce their risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, they’re largely misinformed when it comes to risk factors beyond genetics and age.
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