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Alzheimer's disease

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Hope for Alzheimer's

Published Fall 2021

Two Johns Hopkins researchers race to bring a drug to market that holds promise for millions afflicted with the devastating cognitive disorder / Johns Hopkins Magazine

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Q+A

Insights on FDA's controversial approval of Alzheimer's drug

Published June 21, 2021

Supriya Munshaw, an expert in drug commercialization, discusses what factors went into the FDA approval of aducanumab, a drug known by the brand name Aduhelm

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Another reason to meditate

Published Winter 2019

A School of Medicine study links stressful events with memory loss among aging Americans / Johns Hopkins Magazine

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Aging

Abnormal blood pressure in middle age and later life increases dementia risk

Published Aug 22, 2019

Those with high blood pressure in middle and later life were 49% more likely to develop dementia than those with normal blood pressure at both times

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Alzheimer's disease

Stressors linked to cognitive decline in women

Published Aug 6, 2019

'We can't get rid of stressors, but we might adjust the way we respond to stress,' Hopkins neuropsychologist Cynthia Munro says

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Brain science

Study: Atkins-style diet may improve cognition

Published July 9, 2019

Findings of small pilot study warrant further exploration of dietary impact on brain function, Hopkins researchers say

Neuroscience

Drug combo preserves cognitive function in mice with Alzheimer's

Published May 16, 2019

Drugs combination reduces brain damage and inflammation, slows the pace of cognitive decline

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Cellular biology

ALS-linked genetic mutation causes dysfunction in lipid metabolism

Published Nov 1, 2018

Study raises possibility that problems in cellular metabolism could contribute to illnesses such as ALS, bipolar disorder, and Alzheimer's disease

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Alzheimer's disease

Deep brain stimulation not effective for treating early Alzheimer's

Published Oct 19, 2018

As the search for an effective Alzheimer's treatment continues, one strategy shown not to work for those under 65

Brain health

Illness and infection linked to dementia-related brain changes

Published Sept 27, 2018

Hospitalization, critical illness, and major infection may diminish brain structures that are most commonly affected by Alzheimer's disease