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Four promising new treatments could reach patients this spring, offering fresh hope for people battling hard-to-treat conditions. From the first-ever medication for a chronic liver infection to an at-home Alzheimer's treatment, these therapies represent real progress for patients who've been waiting.
Scientists discovered that combining natural molecules from grapes and turmeric with existing drugs treats Alzheimer's more safely and effectively. This breakthrough could help nearly a million Canadians expected to have dementia by 2030.
Scientists discovered that combining natural compounds found in grapes and berries with existing Alzheimer's drugs could make treatments safer and more effective. The breakthrough could help nearly a million Canadians expected to face dementia by 2030.
A newly approved Alzheimer's treatment in Malaysia can slow disease progression by more than eight years, giving patients precious extra time with their independence and loved ones. Unlike previous treatments that only managed symptoms, lecanemab actually changes how the disease progresses.
A physician who lost his job to Alzheimer's disease at 57 is now babysitting his grandson and teaching medical students, thanks to breakthrough treatments. His story shows why early detection must become routine care.
A Canadian university spinoff just made a breakthrough that could speed up the search for Alzheimer's treatments. Their new quantum-powered device makes drug testing faster and easier than ever before.
A Cambridge biotech just secured $5 million to fast-track a groundbreaking Alzheimer's treatment that targets brain inflammation instead of protein buildup. The therapy could help millions by addressing a root cause that's been overlooked for decades.
Scientists have discovered that specialized brain cells called tanycytes act as cleanup crews, removing toxic tau protein before it can cause Alzheimer's disease. When these cells fail, tau builds up in the brain.
A Boston company just secured $105 million to bring a groundbreaking Alzheimer's treatment to market that uses light and sound instead of drugs. The wearable device has already completed clinical trials and could offer new hope to millions of families affected by dementia.
A groundbreaking treatment that actually delays Alzheimer's progression just got approved in Canada, offering real hope to families facing dementia. The challenge now is making sure patients can access it.
A new biotech company just secured $175 million to develop a promising Alzheimer's treatment that could help millions of families. Korsana Biosciences is joining the fight against dementia with a fresh approach to clearing harmful brain plaques.
Scientists discovered that beta-sitosterol, a natural compound in Aloe vera, strongly binds to key enzymes linked to Alzheimer's memory loss. Computer models show the plant compound could help slow cognitive decline, opening new paths for future treatments.
Scientists discovered that blocking a specific protein helps brain cells clear harmful plaques and improves memory in Alzheimer's models. The breakthrough could lead to combination therapies that slow the disease more effectively than current treatments.
A Shanghai neurologist discovered a potential Alzheimer's therapy after his 90-year-old mother improved cognitively following ultrasound treatment for a different condition. His trial now tests high-intensity focused ultrasound as a standalone treatment, a promising departure from mainstream research.
University of New Mexico researchers discovered an enzyme that controls tau protein buildup in the brain. When they turned it off, toxic tau vanished and neurons stayed healthy, opening new hope for Alzheimer's treatment.