Archive:alzheimers
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Interviews With Trial Participants
Study Participants were interviewed about their participation in a clinical trial with The Memory Disorders Program https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnf-3pfxkVE Additional interviews can be lo
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Looking for a Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s Disease
Lara Stefansson is a PhD student in neuroscience and a trainee in Georgetown’s Pharmacological Sciences Training Program. See her article from 6 April 2023 on Alzheimer's treatments, understanding
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Aducanumab (AduhelmTM) – the first disease-modifying treatment for Alzheimer’s disease approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, 7 June 2021
Availability of Aduhelm remains unclear Coverage by Medicare and other third-party payers unknown More information to follow R. Scott Turner, PhD, MD, and the Memory Disorders Program On
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Brain Health in America: An Urgent Initiative
A presentation by Stephanie Monroe The GUMC Memory Disorders Program was honored to host Stephanie Monroe, Executive Director of AfricanAmericansAgainstAlzheimer's, who discusses Brain Health in A
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A Four-Pillar Program to Preserve Brain Health
A Four-Pillar Program to Preserve Brain Health provides guidelines on maintaining your memory. The program focuses on Physical Health, Emotional Health, Knowledge about your risk for neurological disease, and Actions you should take regarding your health.
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20th Anniversary Celebration
Whether you’re involved in our program or never heard of us: you’re invited.
Join us for lunch at St. Francis Hall as we celebrate 20 years of clinical care and research! On October 17th, 2019, we recognize those who have contributed to our program, as well as welcome those who are interested in memory research. We’ll be discussing the progress we’ve made, giving you tips to keep your mind sharp, and answering your questions on memory and aging.
Thank you for you interest and participation in the Georgetown University Memory Disorders Program. We couldn’t do it without you!
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Where Are We in the Search for Better Treatments?
Alzheimer’s Talks host Meryl Comer speaks with one of the nation’s leading Alzheimer’s disease researchers, Dr. R. Scott Turner, director of the Georgetown University Memory Disorders Program, about the current Alzheimer’s drug pipeline and related questions of diagnosis and prevention methods.
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Nicotine may help memory loss
“Oddly a naturally occurring substance that we associate with bad outcomes like smoking, actually if we use it in a different way may turn out to be helpful for us,” said Dr. Newhouse.
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2019
Join our team on October 12th, 2019 in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s! You can support this initiative through the Alzheimer’s Association by registering for the walk, creating/joining a team, or donating to our team.
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