Tag: Neurodegenerative disease
Study Finds Alzheimer’s Risk Higher on Mother’s Side: What You Need to Know
A recent study by Mass General Brigham found that having a mother with Alzheimer's might increase the risk of inheriting the disease more than a paternal history. The study analyzed 4,400 adults between the...
Faster Alzheimer’s Diagnosis with Mayo Clinic’s Accurate Blood Test
Mayo Clinic has introduced a new blood test that can detect a protein in the brain indicating Alzheimer's disease. This test aims to provide a less invasive and more convenient alternative to traditional diagnostic...
New Title: FDA Advisory Panel Approves Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug: Promising Progress Ahead
An experimental Alzheimer’s drug called donanemab received approval from a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel. The drug is intended to treat early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, such as mild cognitive impairment and...
Learning from My Mom: Coping with Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
My mother battled Alzheimer’s for thirty years, and now I am facing the same diagnosis. At first, I was consumed by fear, imagining a bleak future for myself and my loved ones. However, looking...