ALZHEIMER DISEASE (AD)

This early-stage study tested the safety of a new nasal spray called Protollin in people with early Alzheimer's symptoms. The spray aims to stimulate the body's immune system to help clear toxic amyloid protein from the brain, which is thought to drive the disease. Researchers ga…

This study tested whether a new blood test for Alzheimer's disease helps doctors make better decisions. Researchers had 178 neurologists review simulated patient cases to see if having the test results changed their recommendations for follow-up tests and treatments. The goal was…

This early-stage study tested whether a new vaccine called AV-1959R is safe for healthy adults aged 40-60. Sixteen participants received either the vaccine or a placebo injection to check for side effects and measure immune response. The goal is to see if the vaccine can safely t…

This study aimed to understand the connections between diet, malnutrition, and depression in people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers compared 30 Alzheimer's patients with 30 healthy seniors of similar age and background. They collected detailed information on what people ate…

This study aimed to understand if breathing diesel exhaust affects the sense of smell and thinking skills, and if this could be linked to developing dementia. Forty healthy, non-smoking volunteers were exposed to both diesel exhaust and clean air in a random order. After each exp…