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December 14, 2022
Drug companies and medical research centers around the country are testing dozens of new drugs and treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.…
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Just How Common Is Alzheimer’s Disease?
November 16, 2022
One in 10 Americans over 65 has Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, according to a new report. Another…
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Dementia Cases to Nearly Triple Worldwide by 2050
January 25, 2022
The number of people with dementia is expected to nearly triple in the next three decades, according to a new…
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What London Cab Drivers Can Teach Us About the Alzheimer’s Brain
December 6, 2021
Taxi drivers in London have to complete one of the most difficult memorization tests in the world: a detailed exam…
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A Report on COVID-19 Research Conducted by Jean-Laurent Casanova
September 22, 2021
At the onset of the pandemic, Jean-Laurent Casanova set out to answer the question “why is there so much variation…
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Breaking News on COVID-19: Global Research Pinpoints the Causes of Many Severe Cases
October 28, 2020
From the onset of the pandemic, the extreme variations in how SARS-CoV-2 affects people have been puzzling. Most individuals experience…
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A Blood Test for Alzheimer’s? It May Be Coming
September 25, 2020
Scientists say they are getting closer to a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease, which would be much cheaper and easier…
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The Ups and Downs of New Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease
August 11, 2020
Two new studies underscore the ongoing challenges of finding effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. One study reported that a drug…
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A Rare Genetic Mutation May Protect Against Alzheimer’s
November 11, 2019
Researchers have discovered a rare genetic mutation that appears to be protective against Alzheimer’s disease. The finding provides new insights…
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Income Drops in Young Adulthood May Impair Brain Health
October 30, 2019
Big drops in income in young adulthood may impair brain health decades later, according to a new report. The findings…
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Alzheimer's Blood Test Closer
Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Grows Closer
October 2, 2019
A blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear is growing closer, researchers report. The test detects the toxic…
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Are We Getting Closer to an Alzheimer’s Vaccine?
July 29, 2019
A vaccine to prevent Alzheimer’s disease is a sort of holy grail in the Alzheimer’s research world. But so far…
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Why More Women Than Men Have Alzheimer’s Disease
July 29, 2019
Two thirds of those with Alzheimer’s disease are women, and researchers are finding new clues about why. One logical reason…
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Scientists get a ‘total surprise’ and a promising new clue for how to cure Alzheimer’s
February 7, 2019
By Tony Dearing | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com A new culprit has emerged in the quest to understand how…
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Some 44 Million People Have Alzheimer’s Worldwide
January 16, 2019
How many people are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia? About 44 million, according to a new…
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Nearly 14 Million Americans Will Have Alzheimer’s Disease by 2060
December 5, 2018
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 14 million Americans aged 65 and older will have …
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Alzheimer’s Rates Could Double in Coming Decades
May 1, 2018
It is estimated that more than 9.3 million Americans will have Alzheimer’s disease by the year 2060 if effective treatments are not found.
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Combining Care Program With Medication Reduces Alzheimer’s Symptoms By 750%
July 26, 2017
Combining a specific care management program with a commonly-prescribed drug for Alzheimer’s disease multiplies the medication’s ability to improve daily…
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Fisher Center Scientists make two new Significant Discoveries in the battle against Alzheimer’s
May 22, 2017
New York, New York, May 22, 2017 – Scientists at the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research in New York, led…
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Dementia Rates Are Slowing, but Alzheimer’s Cases Continue to Rise
August 11, 2016
Experts estimate that more than five million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease. By some estimates, that number will triple in…
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Fisher Center Scientists Create a Novel Imaging Technology Allowing the 3D Visualization of Brain Defects That Cause Alzheimer’s Disease
July 14, 2016
New York, New York, July 14 – Today, the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation is proud to announce they…
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Negative Beliefs About Aging Could Prime the Brain for Alzheimer’s
June 29, 2016
People who hold negative beliefs about growing old are more likely to have brain changes typical of Alzheimer’s disease, a…
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Recognizing Faces Is a Challenge for Those With Alzheimer’s
June 29, 2016
People with Alzheimer’s have a hard time recognizing faces, even in the early stages of the disease, according to a…
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Fisher Center Scientists Discover Pathway That may Lead to Alzheimer’s Disease
April 25, 2016
New York, New York April 25, 2016 – Today, the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation is proud to announce…
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