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National study looks to prevent Alzheimer’s; local woman takes part
The AHEAD Study is recruiting participants at Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU) in Portland, OR. Columbia Gorge News, May 1, 2024
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A new clinical trial seeks to get AHEAD of Alzheimer's disease
The AHEAD Study is recruiting participants of all races/ethnicities to help find an Alzheimer's disease treatment that works for everyone. ABC7 News, KABC ABC7 News, April 4, 2024
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Alzheimer’s study looking for more diversity
The AHEAD Study is recruiting participants at Toronto Memory Program in Toronto, CAN. CityTV News, March 7, 2024
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University of Pittsburgh asks for volunteers for Alzheimer's disease study
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are looking for participants to join an Alzheimer’s clinical trial that could bring families some hope. KDKA-TV CBS News Pittsburgh, February 26, 2024
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New breakthroughs in Alzheimer's treatment, but more research is needed
Dr. Doris Molina-Henry at the Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute explains the need for diverse participation in the AHEAD Study, an Alzheimer’s clinical trial recruiting in Tampa. WTSP-TV 10 Tampa Bay, February 26, 2024
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Columbia seeks volunteers to research if memory loss from Alzheimer’s disease can be delayed or prevented
Researchers at Columbia University are seeking volunteers to participate in a study on Alzheimer’s disease. Norwood News, February 24, 2024
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Mayo Clinic striving for diverse participants in new, promising Alzheimer's study
Dr. Vijay Ramanan discusses the AHEAD Study taking place at Mayo Clinic Rochester and the need for diverse participation. KIMT3-TV News, February 16, 2024
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Alzheimer's rates climbing in Arizona, but Valley hospital is pioneering new treatment options
Banner Alzheimer’s Institute is involved in a national research study, called the AHEAD Study, the first of its kind to test a treatment which aims to delay or prevent Alzheimer’s disease symptoms. NBC-TV 12 News, January 2, 2024
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Wisconsin woman participates in Alzheimer's disease study after losing father
Dr. Cynthia Carlsson is leading the AHEAD Study at UW Health. Spectrum News 1, January 2, 2024
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DMV Alzheimer's caregiver and researcher present hopeful insights in fight with dementia
Alzheimer's disease researchers at the Georgetown University Memory Disorders Program discuss the AHEAD Study and other clinical trials exploring treatments for the disease. ABC-TV 7 News, December 19, 2023
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Dear Abby: Alzheimer's research needs volunteers for treatments
Dr. Reisa Sperling, MD, lead investigator of the AHEAD Study, writes in to the "Dear Abby" column about the need for study volunteers. UExpress, December 14, 2023
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Study of Alzheimer’s drug looking for volunteers
The AHEAD Study is recruiting participants at Ohio State University. Logan Daily News, December 7, 2023
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Cleveland hospitals study whether new drug can prevent Alzheimer's
The Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals, along with researchers at The Ohio State University, are part of the first study to determine whether newly approved Alzheimer's drug lecanemab not only can slow progression of the disease, but actually prevent it. Ideastream public media, November 20, 2023
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Groundbreaking research at EVMS explores how to prevent Alzheimer's disease
Researchers discuss November’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and what local residents can do to help get ahead of the disease. WTKR-TV 3 News, November 15, 2023
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Researchers testing out drug for Alzheimer's prevention
Researchers at study sites nationwide are testing lecanemab in the AHEAD Study in an effort to get ahead of the disease. Scripps News TV, November 13, 2023
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New study may help combat Alzheimer’s disease
A new study at Mayo Clinic aims to gain a better understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, how it can be treated, and maybe even prevented. ABC-TV 6 News, November 8, 2023
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University of Rochester spearheads new Alzheimer’s clinical trial, ‘AHEAD Study’
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness month, and researchers over at the University of Rochester are taking part in a clinical trial that can help those prone to getting the disease. RochesterFirst WROC-TV News, November 2, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease and related dementias expected to double in less than 30 years
Wednesday marks the start of Alzheimer's Awareness Month, so we're taking a look at the latest efforts to treat the disease, as well as warning signs to be aware of. CBS New York, November 1, 2023
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Can we prevent Alzheimer's? Scientists say new tests and treatments are "a game changer"
Paul Aisen, Director of the Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) at Keck School of Medicine of USC, is co-leading the AHEAD Study, which is in the midst of recruiting "presymptomatic" patients to participate in a four-year study of lecanemab. Newsweek, October 11, 2023
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Nationwide study determining if FDA-approved drug can help prevent Alzheimer's disease
A nationwide study, now enrolling in Chicago, is examining whether a drug that is FDA-approved to treat Alzheimer’s disease can prevent the neurodegenerative disease. NBC-TV 5 News, August 31, 2023
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Could FDA-approved Alzheimer drug reduce risk of future memory problems? Get paid to check
Florida is partaking in a global clinical trial to test whether Lecanemab, the first drug fully approved to treat early Alzheimer’s, can benefit people at risk of developing the disease even before they begin to experience memory problems. Miami Herald, July 18, 2023
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WA participants sought for ongoing research on new Alzheimer’s drug
A new Alzheimer’s drug made history last week when it became the first approved medicine shown to consistently slow the memory-destroying disease. Seattle Times, July 15, 2023
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The AHEAD Study Is Testing Lecanemab At The Stage Of Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD) researchers increasingly believe that treating at the earliest possible stage may be key to helping combat the disease. PR Newswire, July 11, 2023
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New Alzheimer’s drug is being tested to prevent onset of the disease
A large trial funded by the drug’s makers found Leqembi slowed the progression of Alzheimer’s by 27%. KPRC2 News, July 7, 2023
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Philadelphia tests FDA-approved drug for Alzheimer's disease in The AHEAD Study trial
Can Alzheimer's disease be prevented? It's something millions of families are hoping will eventually be possible. CBS News Philadelphia, June 29, 2023
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USF participating in Alzheimer’s clinical trial
USF Health’s Byrd Alzheimer’s Center and Research Institute is working on a clinical trial to tackle Alzheimer’s disease. WFLA News Channel 8, June 13, 2023
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Black Volunteers Sought for Alzheimer’s Drug Study at OHSU
Black Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease at twice the rate of their white counterparts. The Skanner News, April 19, 2023
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OHSU recruiting test subjects for Portland Alzheimer’s study
A new Oregon Health & Science University study in Portland is looking into whether FDA-approved Alzheimer’s treatment Lecanemab — shown to help those living with the disease– can help prevent it. KOIN CBS 6 News, April 14, 2023
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UCSF Alzheimer’s disease drug trials underway
The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease is expected to double in the next two decades, according to new findings by the Alzheimer’s Association. KRON4 News, April 3, 2023
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Clinic, CWRU among Ohio sites participating in study to slow brain changes leading to Alzheimer’s
With the Food and Drug Administration recently granting accelerated approval of the drug lecanemab, Americans now have a second treatment available for people with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease. Cleveland.com, March 28, 2023
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Volunteers needed in Alzheimer’s research that could spot disease decades before
The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease is expected to double in the next two decades, according to new findings by the Alzheimer’s Association. KXAN NBC News, March 24, 2023
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Alzheimer's study explores new drug's potential to delay or prevent symptoms
In the past two years, the FDA has approved the first two drugs that treat the actual disease of Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia affecting more than 6 million people in the U.S. WMFE NPR 90.7 Central Florida
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Could Alzheimer's prevention be closer than we think?
One in nine Americans 65 and older have Alzheimer’s disease. It's a devastating condition that drastically changes a person and their family’s quality of life. Spectrum News 1, March 14, 2023
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Alzheimer’s prevention study needs more diverse participants in the Lowcountry
A groundbreaking study to prevent people from ever developing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease is being held right in Charleston, and the team behind the trial is trying to recruit diverse participants to help those most impacted by the disease, Live 5 News March 9, 2023
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Penn Study Shows Signs of Alzheimer's Disease Prevention
Preventing or slowing Alzheimer's disease, that's what researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are testing with an experimental new drug. KYW CBS Philadelphia, February 27, 2023
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Alzheimer's Prevention Trial at Georgetown, Howard, Johns Hopkins
A study taking place in the Washington region and beyond may offer hope for people who don’t currently have Alzheimer's but are at risk of developing the disease in the future. FOX5 DC, February 21, 2023
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Clinical Trial Looks to Treat Alzheimer's Before It Begins
Six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias but research shows that African Americans are more at-risk for developing the disease. WTSP 10 Tampa Bay, February 8, 2023
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University of Michigan Alzheimer's Prevention Study Looking for More Participants
Dr. Judy Heidebrink sits down for an in-depth interview about the AHEAD Study and the latest Alzheimer's research. WEMU Michigan, January 26, 2023
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Alzheimer’s Study in Boston Looking at Possible Treatment to Prevent the Disease
Dr. Seth Gale discusses the treatment used in the AHEAD Study and why participating in Alzheimer's research is crucial. Boston Herald, January 26, 2023
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Clinical Trial Looking for Participants for New Alzheimer's Drug
The recent approval of a new Alzheimer's drug is opening the door for researchers to expand their work and recruit new participants. KNX Arizona, January 25, 2023
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University of Rochester Researchers Studying Alzheimer's Prevention
Dr. Anton Porsteinsson, director of UR's Alzheimer's Disease Care, Research & Education Program discusses the AHEAD Study and what it means for Alzheimer's research. WHAM Rochester, January 24, 2023
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OHSU at Frontlines of New Drug Trial Aimed at Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease
The AHEAD Study is the first trial that aims to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease through tailored dosing of an investigational treatment. KGW Portland, January 18, 2023
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National Research Teams Seek Alzheimer's Clinical Trial Participants for New Study
Recently, a drug shown to modestly slow the early stages of Alzheimer's was approved by the Food and Drug Administration. WEWS Cleveland, January 16, 2023
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Can a Drug Stop Alzheimer’s Before it Starts?
Penn is part of an international trial for people aging without symptoms. Philadelphia Inquirer, December 28, 2022
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Alzheimer's Study at UAB
Preventing memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease is the goal of researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham as it continues to be a common disease in the deep south. WVTM 13 Birmingham, December 7, 2022
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How Soon Could Lecanemab be Prescribed to Treat Alzheimer's Disease?
Dr. Neelum Aggarwal, a neurologist at Rush Medical Center, talks about lecanemab, a drug which showed promising results in slowing cognitive decline. WLS 7 Chicago, December 6, 2022
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Alzheimer’s Clinical Trial Seeks to Prevent Memory Loss
Groundbreaking study seeks diverse volunteers who have been historically underrepresented in research. Nashville Medical News, December 5, 2022
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Mass General Brigham Researchers Honored at Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease Therapeutic Trials
Dr. Reisa Sperling and Dr. Keith Johnson were both awarded Lifetime Achievement awards for their contributions to Alzheimer's research. Mass General Brigham, December 1, 2022
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Study Underway for New Drug Aimed to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
AHEAD Study participant Spencer Beard speaks about his experience with Alzheimer's disease and how the study is researching a possible treatment to prevent the disease. KOMO News Seattle, November 9, 2022
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The AHEAD Study Takes a Preventative Approach to Alzheimer's Treatment
Dr. Hamid Okhravi of Eastern Virginia Medical School and study participant Carol Turner share their experiences. Utah Public Radio, November 8, 2022
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Video: AHEAD Study Participant Carol Turner Discusses the Importance of Black and African American Participation
Researchers working to prevent Alzheimer's disease up to 20 years. 11Alive NBC News, November 3, 2022
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AHEAD Study Is First To Test Lecanemab To Delay Or Prevent Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms At The Stage Of Preclinical Ad
The Alzheimer's Clinical Trial Consortium (ACTC) will be presenting analyses of screening plasma and neuroimaging data from the AHEAD Study at CTAD in November. November 2, 2022
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Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
Dr. Hamid Okhravi an Alzheimer’s expert with the Eastern Virginia Medical School and Carol Turner, a current participant in the "AHEAD Study" shared with us their progress. WJLA 7 Washington DC, November 1, 2022
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Researchers Working to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease up to 20 Years
Millions are affected by this disease, however, a new study is giving many hope for a possible treatment. WTTG 5 Washington DC, November 1, 2022
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Fighting Alzheimer's
Alzheimer’s still has no cure. AHEAD is a research study that is hoping to prevent the disease. WBTS 10 Boston, October 14, 2022
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World Alzheimer's Day
Epidemiologist Dr. Christian Salazar of UC Irvine speaks about how Alzheimer's disproportionately affects the Latino community. KCBS 2 Los Angeles, September 21, 2022
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Expert Shares Ways To Help Get “AHEAD” Of Dementia
June is Brain Health Awareness Month, and one expert is sharing ways to help get “AHEAD” of dementia. WMC 5 Memphis, June 14, 2022
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Watch: Alzheimer's Researchers Seek More AAPI Participation
To mark Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, researchers are talking about the need for more studies on the impact of Alzheimer’s. KNTV 11 San Francisco, May 11, 2022
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America's Healthcare Advocate
Doris Molina-Henry, Ph.D., professor of research neurology at the University of Southern California joins Cary to discuss Alzheimer's. America's Health Advocate, March 28, 2022
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A Call for Community Healing: Black Participation in Alzheimer’s Research
In order to elevate the health within underrepresented groups, there is a call for community participation. Los Angeles Sentinel, March 13, 2022
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Brigham and Women's Hospital Hopes to Recruit At-Risk Residents for Global Alzheimer's Study
Researchers trying to increase participation from high-risk minority communities. WCVB 5 Boston, March 8, 2022
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Alzheimer’s Impacts African Americans at Higher Rates
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, older African Americans are twice as likely as their white counterparts to develop Alzheimer’s Disease. In fact, 21.3 percent of Black Americans over the age of 70 are living with the disease. The Grio, February 9, 2022
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‘Bring Some Balance’ — Alzheimer’s Study Needs More Black Participants
Black adults are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease as white adults, but they make up fewer than 10% of clinical trial participants, so a new study of a treatment is recruiting diverse candidates of every race and ethnicity. WTOP Washington, February 8, 2022
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Worldwide Study Hoping to End Alzheimer’s Disease
Two research centers in the Boston area participate in the worldwide “AHEAD Study,” aiming to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers are using an experimental drug called BAN 2401 that attacks amyloid plaques that build up in the brain and eventually lead to the devastating disease. WFXT 25 Boston, February 3, 2022
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Study to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease now Enrolling Patients in Tampa Bay Area
Alzheimer's disease affects millions of people but disproportionately affects Black people. That's why researchers need to diversify their trial pools. WTSP 10 Florida, February 2, 2022
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Tulsa Research Lab is Part of a Worldwide Study to End Alzheimer’s
Central States Research in South Tulsa is participating in the AHEAD Study that aims to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Sarah Land, owner of Central States Research, LLC, says the experimental drug called B-A-N 2-4-0-1 attacks amyloid plaques that build up in the brain and eventually lead to Alzheimer’s. KOKI 23 Tulsa December 30, 2021.
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Blood Test Shows Risk Of Developing Alzheimer’s Disease
Clinical trials are underway that indicates a blood test can identify a person’s chance of developing brain amyloid, a protein that is a risk factor in Alzheimer’s disease. KLIN, November 15, 2021
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Alzheimer's Disease May be Detectable by Key Blood Test, Study Finds
A new blood test may identify more than 80% of people with increased likelihood of having amyloid in the brain, a protein that’s a risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent study that was presented this week at Boston’s international Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease conference. FOX News, November 12, 2021
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New Blood Test to Identify People at Risk of Developing Alzheimer's Symptoms Will Be Used in a Clinical Trial Aiming to Prevent Memory Loss
Research presented today highlights advantage of using blood test for a trial that aims to prevent Alzheimer's. Up to 75 research centers across North America will use blood tests to identify those most at-risk for changes in the brain from Alzheimer's disease, thus, expediting prevention research. PR Newswire, November 11, 2021
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El Uso de Una Prueba de Sangre en un Ensayo Clínico Dirigido a Prevenir la Pérdida de Memoria, Ayudara a Identificar a Personas en Riesgo de Presentar Síntomas de Enfermedad de Alzheimer
Un estudio presentado hoy resalta las ventajas de utilizar pruebas de sangre para ensayo clínico que busca prevenir el Alzheimer. Hasta 75 centros de investigación de toda Norteamérica utilizarán pruebas de sangre. Las pruebas de sangre servirán para identificar a las personas con mayor riesgo de sufrir cambios en el cerebro debido a la enfermedad de Alzheimer. Se anticipa que este descubrimiento ayudará a acelerar las investigaciones sobre su prevención. PR Newswire, November 11, 2021
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New Research Looking to Identify Alzheimer’s Disease through Blood Test
New research indicates a blood test can be used to identify people with brain amyloid, which is a protein that’s a risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s. Click2Houston, November 11, 2021
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A New Era for Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials: Blood Tests Help Enroll Younger Participants
New clinical trials on memory loss interventions is currently enrolling participants with key Alzhemier’s biomarkers as young as 55 and 60 years old. Tau and beta-amyloid blood test are helping determine who is eligible. Being Patient, November 11, 2021
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A New Study is Testing a Drug That Battles Alzheimer’s Before Signs of Symptoms
Dr. Cherian Verghese joined the show to discuss the new AHEAD Study site at Keystone Clinical Studies in Plymouth Meeting, PA and recruit participants as young as 55 years of age. KYW NewsRadio, August 16, 2021
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Alzheimer's Disease Study in San Diego: Local Volunteers are Needed
The Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) is seeking volunteers in Imperial County. The Desert Review, June 16, 2021
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Alzheimer's Treatment Study Seeks Volunteers, Including Two Sites in Portland
The AHEAD Study team is testing a new investigational treatment, examining whether they can slow or stop the earliest brain changes due to Alzheimer’s disease in people with a higher risk of developing the disease later in life. The team is seeking volunteers on its website. KATU 2 Portland, June 15, 2021
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Hoag Seeks Volunteers for Early Onset Alzheimer’s Study
Hoag’s Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute in Newport Beach has started the AHEAD Study, which is recruiting people as young as 55 years old who are at risk of developing symptoms of Alzheimer’s as they age. Orange County Register, June 7, 2021
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Local Volunteers Wanted for Alzheimer’s Study
Individuals between the ages 55-80 who are not currently dealing with memory issues are sought to join the AHEAD Study by participating or volunteering at more than 70 sites across the U.S. and Canada, including Dallas-Fort Worth. News Radio 1080 KRLD, June 3, 2021
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UAB Participating in Clinical Trials for Alzheimer's Treatment
Among the top ten causes of death in the United States, Alzheimer's is the only one that cannot be prevented, cured or slowed, but ongoing clinical trials across the country, and UAB, are working to change that. WVTM NBC 13 Birmingham, May 26, 2021
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Participants Needed for Alzheimer's Disease Study at USF Health
Researchers at the University of South Florida Byrd Alzheimer's Center and Research Institute are enrolling people for the AHEAD Study. ABC Action News Tampa Bay, March 26, 2021
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5 Advances in Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment That Could Make a Difference
Improved diagnostics, new ideas for prevention, and perhaps finally a drug for the disease. Boston Globe, October 29, 2020
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A Big Alzheimer's Drug Study Is Proceeding Cautiously Despite The Pandemic
After cases began emerging worldwide, thousands of clinical trials unrelated to COVID-19 were paused or canceled amid fears that participants would be infected. But now some researchers are finding ways to carry on in spite of the coronavirus. National Public Radio, October 20, 2020.
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Tampa Seniors Needed for Alzheimer’s Study
Researchers at the University of South Florida are participating in a national study to prevent Alzheimer’s before it hits. Tampa Bay Times, September 30, 2020.
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Ground-Breaking Alzheimer's Study Administers First Dose
The first infusion of an investigational drug that aims to delay or help to prevent the earliest memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease took place in September at Butler Hospital in Providence, R.I., researchers announced. September 25, 2020.
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Attleboro Man Becomes First in World to Take Part in Groundbreaking Alzheimer's Research
An Attleboro man has become the first in the world to take part in groundbreaking Alzheimer's research. WJAR, September 23, 2020.
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Attleboro Man Gets First Infusion in Test of Drug That Could Delay or Prevent Alzheimer’s
Kalberer sees himself as a salesman for something that could help millions: participating in Alzheimer’s research. Providence Journal, September 23, 2020.
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Initiation of AHEAD Study of Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease
New study initiated in the U.S. for people who have intermediate or elevated levels of amyloid in their brains. Eisai, July 14, 2020.
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Clinical Trials to Begin on Antibody That Shows Promise in Treatment of Alzheimer’s
Researchers at Butler and Rhode Island Hospitals will participate in a new clinical trial of an antibody that has shown potential to help rid the brain of beta-amyloid, a protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Providence Journal, July 14, 2020.