Alzheimer's Disease
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Quebec politicians say more time is needed to pass expanded assisted-dying billThe main thrust of the bill is to allow people to make an advanced request for an assisted death in the event they develop severe Alzheimer's disease.HealthJun 9
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Alzheimer’s research at University of Lethbridge gets huge funding boostWith the help of a CIHR funding boost, an Alzheimer's research lab at the University of Lethbridge is making strides to uncover an explanation for Alzheimer's disease.HealthFeb 7
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Montreal family fighting Alzheimer’s with the power of pastaEleven-year-old Vittoria Pisano and her family are cooking lasagnas and selling them all over Montreal to raise money for a cause very close to their hearts.CanadaJan 5
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New early detection test for Alzheimer’s disease built on UBC research launches in CanadaResearchers say early detection of Alzheimer's can help patients and families reduce anxiety and better plan for the future before the disease's serious symptoms set in.HealthDec 24, 2021
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Nasal vaccine to treat Alzheimer’s disease to be tested in U.S. clinical trialIf successful, the vaccine could potentially be given to people years from now who are at risk for the disease.HealthNov 17, 2021
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New Alzheimer’s research a positive sign, but solution a long way off, says Manitoba societyThe Alzheimer Society of Manitoba says the new blood test being developed is a long way from being ready for clinical use, so people should temper their expectations.HealthJul 8, 2021
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Third FDA panel member quits over Alzheimer’s drug approvalA Harvard professor is the latest member of a panel of FDA advisers to resign in protest over the agency's decision to approve Biogen's Alzheimer's treatmentHealthJun 11, 2021
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Controversial Alzheimer’s drug approved in U.S. Where does Canada stand?The U.S. FDA authorization of aducanumab, the first new medication to treat Alzheimer’s disease in 18 years, has drawn a mixed response among the scientific community in Canada.HealthJun 10, 2021
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U.S. FDA approves 1st new Alzheimer’s drug in nearly 20 yearsIt's the only drug that U.S. regulators have said can likely treat the underlying disease, rather than manage symptoms like anxiety and insomnia.HealthJun 7, 2021
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Alzheimer’s might be an autoimmune disorder, Canadian research suggestsNew research adds to the evidence that Alzheimer's could be an autoimmune disorder, which could change how we treat the disease.HealthMay 14, 2021
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