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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, including at UAB, are working to change that. WVTM NBC 13 Birmingham, May 26, 2021
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Attleboro Man Gets First Infusion in Test of Drug That Could Delay or Prevent Alzheimer’s
Providence Journal, September 23, 2020
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.
Clinical Trials to Begin on Antibody That Shows Promise in Treatment of Alzheimer’s
Providence Journal, July 14, 2020
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