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Donanemab: What is the new Alzheimer’s drug rejected for use on the NHS

Donanemab and another new drug for Alzheimer’s called Lecanemab have been billed as a huge step forward in research

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Alzheimer’s drug rejected for widespread use by NHS spending watchdog

Donanemab is a so-called disease-modifying treatment.

Evening Standard

Why light pollution may be linked to greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Light pollution is a growing issue. Over the past 25 years, artificial lighting has surged by 49% worldwide. For perspective, the brightness of the night sky has risen by almost 10% per year over the last 12 years. Around 80% of the global population is now affected by light pollution.

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Which parent is more likely to pass down Alzheimer’s disease? New research has the answer

Alzheimer's can be passed down from parents to children, but new research reveals whether a particular parent is more likely to be responsible.

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Excessive Exposure To Night Light Linked To Higher Risk Of Alzheimer's: Study

Excessive light pollution increases the risk of Alzheimer's in both older and younger adults. For those under 65, nighttime light exposure poses a greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease compared to many other known factors.

Medical Daily

Picking your nose could contribute to risk of Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

A letter citing 10 studies, published by the American Journal of the Medical Sciences, says picking your nose could increase risk of dementia

The Independent UK

Research shows diabetes drug could reduce dementia risk. Here’s how the two diseases may be linked

A Korean study published recently suggests people with type 2 diabetes who are prescribed a particular class of drug might be at a significantly lower risk of dementia.

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What are the symptoms and treatments for Alzheimer’s – as new drug is rejected

Lecanemab has been deamed too expensive for use on the NHS.

The Independent UK

What you need to know about lecanemab – the Alzheimer’s drug rejected for NHS use

The drug has been developed by Eisai, a Japanese pharmaceutical company, and is sold under the brand name Leqembi

The Independent UK

First drug to slow Alzheimer’s progression will not be made available on the NHS

The spending watchdog has recommended that a drug shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease should not be rolled out on the NHS.

The Independent UK

Untreated Hypertension Linked To 42% Higher Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease: Study

Untreated hypertension is linked to a 42% higher risk of Alzheimer's disease in adults aged 60 or older, a study revealed.

Medical Daily

Alzheimer's disease can run in families, but it's very rare - here’s what doctors want you to know

New research means that soon doctors might be able to predict a persons risk of Alzheimer's.

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New Genetic Variant Found To Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease

New genetic variant linked to reduced Alzheimer's risk offers potential for future treatments.

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A Simple Blood Test Outperformed Doctors in Spotting This Devastating Memory Disease

A new study demonstrates that a blood test identifies Alzheimer's disease with greater accuracy than specialists and physicians using standard methods.

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Portraits of dementia in Indian cinema raise important conversations about the condition

Movies can be effective media for spreading health information. Indian cinema, encompassing various regional film industries, holds sway over public perceptions and societal norms.

Fortune

Alzheimer’s made my mom unable to recognize her grandkids. Breakthroughs too late for her can change the disease's trajectory—if diagnosis and treatment start early

Improvements in detection, diagnosis, and medicines are offering new hope for slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. 

Dynamite News

Researchers identify vascular changes in brain linked to Alzheimer's disease

The network of blood channels and tissues known as the blood-brain barrier, which nourishes and shields the brain from dangerous chemicals flowing in the blood, is compromised in Alzheimer's disease. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Alzheimer’s risk higher if your mother had cognitive problems

The genetic risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease is more strongly influenced by the mother’s side than the father’s side, a recent study has discovered.

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The Independent UK

Scientists reveal study on if you inherit Alzheimer’s from mother’s or father’s side

The researchers looked at the family history of older adults from a trial aimed at Alzheimer’s prevention

Inverse

The Secret Cognitive-Enhancing Powers of Menthol

Inhaled menthol could be an unexpected treatment for Alzheimer's Disease if preliminary research pans out.

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Is it really possible to have Alzheimer’s yet no symptoms?

Some people seem to be more resilient to developing Alzheimer’s diseases, despite having the biological hallmarks of the devastating disease. For obvious reasons, scientists are very interested in studying this special group of people.

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When mice with Alzheimer’s inhaled menthol, their cognitive abilities improved

Imagine a future where the smell of menthol could alleviate some of the worst symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. This might sound like science fiction, but innovative new research is making it a potential reality.

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An active brain can protect you from dementia, but stress might eat up your ‘cognitive reserve’ – new study

Some people have the biological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s – proteins called amyloid and tau that gum up the brain – but have no disease symptoms. Researchers suggest that this could be because some people build up a “cognitive reserve” – the brain’s ability to find new ways to handle and…

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The bacteria in your mouth play an important role in your health – here are four diseases linked to your oral microbiome

Your mouth is one of the most diverse habitats in the human body. It contains over 700 known species of bacteria, as well as yeasts, viruses and some protozoa. This community is collectively referred to as the oral microbiome – and like your gut microbiome, the bacteria in your mouth…

The Independent UK

Some people may have Alzheimer’s without any symptoms

Scientists found signs of altered gene activity in brains of resilient members

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