Alzheimer's
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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
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‘People are desperate’: New Alzheimer’s drug met with hope, skepticism"I don't want to see people pull their mothers from nursing homes to get this treatment," said one geriatrician who consulted with Biogen.HealthJun 27
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U.S. drugmaker Lilly to submit ‘breakthrough’ Alzheimer’s drug to FDAThe drugmaker said Thursday that it plans to submit its potential treatment donanemab to the Food and Drug Administration later this year.HealthJun 24
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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
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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
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Dementia, Alzheimer’s most common disease associated with COVID-19 deaths: StatCanA new report found that 89 per cent of COVID-19 deaths in 2020 had at least one other health condition or complication also reported on their death certificate.CanadaMay 15
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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
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Tony Bennett’s family says singer has Alzheimer’s diseaseTony Bennett's condition has deteriorated slowly over the past 4 years. He was originally diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2016.EntertainmentFeb 1
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Alzheimer’s Awareness Month mitigates social isolation for caregivers"You are basically the mother to your mother and that is a very unique experience," Mison said.HealthJan 16
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COVID-19 pandemic posing increased challenges for people with Alzheimer’s and dementiaAlzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 per cent of all diagnoses.HealthJan 13
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