Alzheimer’s disease
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2023
FDA approves Alzheimer’s drug that modestly slows disease
The drug, Leqembi, is the first that’s been convincingly shown to slow the decline in memory and thinking that defines Alzheimer’s by targeting the disease's underlying biology.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2022
Drug slows Alzheimer’s but can it make a real difference?
New data shows an experimental Alzheimer's drug modestly slowed the brain disease's inevitable worsening.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2022
Maine Voices: The long goodbye – my family, my father and Alzheimer’s
The disease’s progression tests our ties, but maybe a cure is in the pipeline so other families will not have to endure what we and many millions of others do each day.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2022
Walk to End Alzheimer’s returns to downtown Brunswick Oct. 15
The annual Midcoast Area Walk to End Alzheimer’s starts with registration at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Maine Street mall and gazebo, with a welcome ceremony at 10 a.m. and walk start at 10:30 a.m.
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2022
Gov. Mills launches program to give grants up to $2,000 to family caregivers
The $5.1 million program is for family caregivers of patients with disabilities, such as Alzheimer's and dementia, who are being cared for at home.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2022
Experimental Alzheimer’s drug slows cognitive decline in trial, firms say
Makers of the drug have already applied to the Food and Drug Administration for accelerated approval for lecanemab, based on earlier-stage data.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2022
Even simple exercise may help aging brain, study hints
Stretching and balancing moves can be as beneficial as an aerobic workout.
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PublishedApril 16, 2022
Commentary: Medicare is cleaning up FDA’s mess on Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug
By clarifying what evidence it needs before it will pay for medicines like Aduhelm, the agency paved the way for improved drug innovation.
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PublishedApril 5, 2022
Cumberland woman running Boston Marathon for those with Alzheimer’s
Jackie Mundry's beloved grandmother was diagnosed with dementia and Mundry's marathon team is raising funds to benefit the national Alzheimer's Association.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2021
Commentary: Focus on hearing aids, not a questionable Alzheimer’s drug
Alzheimer’s groups will help far more people by promoting hearing aids and a healthy lifestyle than by touting Aduhelm.