"It had made its way into two Phase III trials thanks to Phase Ib data demonstrating its efficacy at reducing plaques of the peptide amyloid beta — a defining feature of Alzheimer’s disease — with observable clinical benefit to boot. But last month, Biogen and its partner, Japan’s Eisai, shocked the world by halting the Phase III studies, ENGAGE and EMERGE , after a futility analysis by the program’s independent data monitoring committee showed the trials were likely to fail."
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"Former NFL wife and author of “After the Cheering Stops,” Cyndy Feasel discusses CTE, sports’ injuries and what parents should know about the impact of head injuries on their children."
"U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) have cosponsored legislation aimed at helping more patients newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease become aware they can access care planning and other services under Medicare."
"Earlier this year, the F.D.A. issued a warning to Ambrosia, a company that was selling plasma transfusions of 'young blood' to elderly people, suggesting it may stop aging. While the F.D.A. announced there is 'no proven clinical benefit' of these transfusions, it’s not the first time the practice has been pursued: Stanford researchers published a study on young blood transfusions 2017."a @href="https://www.beingpatient.com/alkahest-young-blood-chronokines/"> Read the full story at beingpatient.com
"BMAA is a documented cause of Alzheimer’s and ALS. The University of Miami Brain Endowment Bank reported that the BMAA toxin is found in the brains of people with neuro-degenerative diseases."
"The longtime producer, 74, recently spoke with Vulture, where he revealed that he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease about a year ago."
"Vampiro was a famous WCW superstar and is the current AA Director of Talent. His feud with Sting was quite memorable, and he was a very dark character. He never reached the top of the WCW, but he was still quite a big name there."
"Throughout 2018, Alzheimer’s News Today brought you stories of important discoveries, treatment developments, clinical trials, and other events related to Alzheimer’s disease. As we look forward to providing more news to those living with Alzheimer’s as well as their family members and caregivers this year, here are the 10 most-read stories of 2018."
National campaign ‘Yes. I live with dementia’ aims to improve Alzheimer understanding | Saanich News
"Building awareness to address stigma was the primary objective of Geoff and Annemarie Travers’ Camino for Alzheimer’s Awareness. Last fall the Sidney couple walked 900 km together from near Montpellier, France to Lugrono, Spain, and Geoff walked an additional 600 km westward to Santiago de Compostela. The experienced distance walkers purposely chose a longer distance as a reflection of the long and arduous journey experienced by people living with dementia – and their caregivers."
"The drug industry’s foundering search for an Alzheimer’s cure is fueling a parallel quest by technology companies to help patients and family caregivers cope with the disease by using virtual reality software, robotics, and novel communication tools.Several companies engaged in the effort gathered here on Wednesday to deliver a unified message: Waiting for pharma to deliver a miracle is a recipe for financial Armageddon, as the cost of treating Alzheimer’s is expected to quadruple, to more than $1 trillion in the U.S. by 2030, if no breakthrough treatments reach the market."