A new approach to treat Alzheimer’s disease

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A new approach to treat Alzheimer’s disease, potentially targeting the root cause of memory decline

The ACT-AD and LIFT-AD trials are evaluating if a new investigational drug is safe and effective in improving symptoms of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.

The investigational drug of the ACT-AD and LIFT-AD trials is designed to:

  • Boost a repair and regenerative pathway for brain cells
  • Promote brain health and function

There may be a trial near you check it out

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11 ways to prevent Alzheimer’s

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Great Article by Yahoo style where they not only give 11 ways to prevent Alzheimer’s but also refer to the appropriate research that has come up with this way to avoid Alzheimer’s.

In short: Get sleep, get moving, eat mediterranean, be social, don’t (almost) drink, loose weight, learn new things, wear helmet and belts, get balanced, manage blood pressure, quit smoking.

Don’t just read this summery, go for the full article and take some great actions today!

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A Vaccine for Alzheimer’s Disease?

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Swiss biopharma AC Immune has made targeting Alzheimer’s disease, the leading form of dementia, a top priority. The company’s numerous candidates and platforms target several different proteins and pathways thought to have a central role in Alzheimer’s pathology. 2020 has brought mixed news for AC Immune. In July, the company announced that their candidate tau vaccine, ACI-35.030, had shown “encouraging” safety data at a lower dose and was to be progressed to a higher-dose group. However, September brought the disappointing news that their anti-tau antibody, semorinemab, did not meet its primary efficacy endpoints in a Phase 2 trial. To discuss AC Immune’s work, Technology Networks spoke to CEO Prof. Andrea Pfeifer.

https://www.technologynetworks.com/

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