Showing results for Alzheimer's Disease
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Alzheimer’s Holy Grail
Finding a biomarker for Alzheimer's disease is the field's holy grail. Jeff Dage, PhD, has been searching for most of the past decade.
Matthew Harris | Dec 13, 2023 -
Leading the Way
A landmark IU School of Medicine study of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease enters its fifth year — and has more insights to share.
Laura Gates | Dec 13, 2023 -
Caring for the Caregivers
Mona Peck has unwaveringly tended to her husband for the last eight years as he confronted Alzheimer’s disease — an effort aided by IU researchers ...
Matthew Harris | Feb 09, 2023 -
Room for Innovation
Longtime supporters Dave and Susan Roberts have committed to outfitting labs in a new medical research building that will seek answers for neurodegenerative diseases.
Bobby King | Nov 30, 2022 -
The Search
Over the last 25 years, hundreds of clinical trials for drugs treating Alzheimer’s disease have failed. As the field takes stock, ...
Matthew Harris | Nov 10, 2020 -
Will I be next?
For many families, what should be some of the best years of their lives will be stolen by a degenerative brain condition.
Bobby King | Jan 01, 2019 -
Exercise reduces Alzheimer’s risk. Why?
An IU scientist explores the connection between physical activity and decreasing inflammation.
Karen Spataro | Jul 01, 2018 -
Winning the Race to Save Memory
Dave Roberts backs drivers who push a car to the limit to take a checked flag. Now, he and his wife are supporting researchers at ...
Karen Spataro | Jun 01, 2017 -
A Battle Worth Waging
Peer Baekgaard defied death during World War II. Yet Alzheimer’s disease was a foe he couldn’t outrun. Now, Barbara Baekgaard and her family are helping ...
Karen Spataro | Feb 01, 2016 -
Getting a Head Start
To keep Alzheimer’s disease from stealing memory, IU scientists are working to find hints of its presence and new ways to halt its insidious effects. ...
Karen Spataro | Feb 01, 2016