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By ActionNewsJax.com News Staff, November 18, 2024 at 5:32 pm EST Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research just joined the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation’s national network of research centers. According to a news release, the JCCR has conducted more than 1,000 clinical trials over 25 years. Global Alzheimer’s Platform President John Dwyer said the organization wants to […]

Contify Life Science News Nov 3 • 11:52 PM *Cognivue’s participation in the study will help predict underlying AD pathologies and analyze MRI, neuroinflammation, and longitudinal data. Oct. 30– Cognivue issued the following news release:. Its proven ability to distinguish between cognitively normal individuals, those with MCI, and mild dementia— regardless of amyloid status., Validated […]

By Robbie Owens, November 1, 2024 / 6:05 PM CDT / CBS Texas DALLAS – If you dare, just look at the numbers associated with Alzheimer’s: nearly 7 million Americans are diagnosed with the disease right now. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the potential lifetime impact is 1 in 3. Gail Youngdale is one of them. “My mother […]

Oct 30, 2024 | staff reporterSave for later NEW YORK – The Global Alzheimer’s Platform (GAP) Foundation has launched the Bio-Hermes-002 study, in which it will continue to explore biomarkers that can predict the likelihood that a patient has amyloid and tau accumulations in their brains, signaling a potential Alzheimer’s diagnosis. The Alzheimer’s research-focused nonprofit announced the […]

By Eleanore Catolico, 10/23/24 Renee Stamper, shown here with a portrait of her mother, has joined 15 clinical trials in eight years. (Photo by Alejandro Ugalde Sandoval)On Christmas Eve 2014, a speeding car clipped the bumper of a Detroit city bus in the early morning darkness. Renee Stamper, the bus driver, spun on the road.  After […]

2024, 10-21, Jason Shafrin That is the title of an interesting panel from USC Schaeffer Center on Coverage with Evidence Development (CED). It includes an interview with Tamara Syrek Jensen, Director, of the Coverage & Analysis Group within the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. After the interview, there is a panel discussion of academics with […]

What we do Dementia and Neurodegeneration was identified as one of the key healthcare missions in the 2021 Life Sciences Vision. Dementia is the leading cause of death in England and one in two people will be directly affected by it – either they will care for someone with the condition, develop it themselves, or both. […]

Canton Repository The North Canton-based Ohio Center for Hope, in collaboration with Neuro-Behavioral Clinical Research, played host to a highly successful Memory Day + Senior Resource Fair on Sept. 14 at Firestone Park Community Center. The event provided free memory screenings, emphasized the critical importance of early memory-loss detection, provided valuable information for those experiencing […]

Entities sign Memorandum of Understanding to cultivate best-in-class clinical research services for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases LAS VEGAS – Sept 19. – UNLV and the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP) are joining forces to accelerate the development of new biomarker and diagnostic tests for Alzheimer’s and other central nervous system (CNS) diseases and […]

By Raya Torres, Published: Sep. 18, 2024 at 3:01 PM EDT TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News)—The Banner Alzheimer’s Institute hosted a senior health resource fair on Tuesday, Sept. 17, to increase awareness of brain health and Alzheimer’s prevention and awareness. According to the National Council on Aging, Latinos maybe 50% more likely to develop Alzheimer’s, but they are […]

By Axiom Brain Health We have all heard how important it is to eat well, exercise, and get enough sleep for good health, but did you know that there are additional ways you may improve your brain health? Learn about three unique ways you may reduce the risk of memory loss and/or may prevent the onset […]

September 05, 2024 6:14 PM in Noticias RGV, By: Santiago CaicedoUn centro de investigación del Alzheimer’s busca personas para dos nuevos estudios, quieren frenar o curar enfermedades como la demencia. Priscilla Sánchez, queda con los buenos recuerdos de su abuelo Roel Sánchez. “Las veces que preguntaba por su esposa que ya no estaba, esas eran las partes que […]

by Zoe Holman, Fri, August 16th 2024 at 5:24 PM A global Alzheimer’s organization is expanding its research into southeast Texas. The global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation is partnering with Gadolin Research. The Beaumont Medical Clinic joins more than 130 research centers worldwide that make up the G.A.P. network. The joint partnership centered on improving access to […]

An eye-based Alzheimer’s disease test Routine eye exams could provide data to identify a patient’s disease risk earlier Spotted: Dementia diagnoses appear to be increasing worldwide, most likely from a combination of ageing populations and improved awareness of the disease alongside strengthened diagnostic tools. In Canada, medical AI company RetiSpec uses commonly used eye exam images to diagnose Alzheimer’s […]

NEWS PROVIDED BYiLoF , Jul 31, 2024, 09:28 ET The international clinical study, Bio-Hermes-002, establishes an ambitious transnational collaboration aimed at achieving a breakthrough in Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment. LONDON and ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — iLoF, a global deep tech digital health company, today announced it has secured a £1.2M (~$1.5M) clinical research contract from Innovate UK, […]

In this free webinar, learn how blood biomarkers can help identify amyloid plaques, a diagnostic hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease through the Bio-Hermes study. The featured speakers will discuss the impact of this study for those living with the disease as well as physicians and researchers. Attendees will also gain insights into improving Alzheimer’s disease diagnoses […]

By Jordan Bowen, Published  July 29, 2024 10:22pm EDT Could a blood test help diagnose Alzheimer’s? A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found a specific blood test known as the p-tau217 can determine if someone’s memory loss issues are caused by Alzheimer’s disease. TAMPA, Fla. – It’s a fear many of us have […]

Funded by a nearly £1.2M (~$1.5M USD) award, this research will enable ongoing validation of AccelADx™, a breakthrough screening test for early detection of Alzheimer’s dementia. BELFAST, Northern Ireland and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cumulus Neuroscience (Cumulus; The Company), a global digital health company focused on advancing neuroscience clinical trials and patient care through […]

Cambridge, UK—10 July 2024: Cambridge Cognition, a leading provider of digital health solutions for brain health assessments has been included in the Bio-Hermes 2 project for its voice and touch-screen cognitive assessments, funded by the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK.  The Bio-Hermes 2 trial, led by the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP), aims to determine […]

10 July 2024 Innovate UK has awarded four UK companies a share of £4 million funding through Contracts for Innovation to support innovative research into dementia diagnosis. The funding will enable organisations to evaluate blood-based and digital biomarkers as part of the Bio-Hermes-002 study. This international study is led by the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation® […]

The Washington, D.C.-based Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation announced on July 8 that Snellville resident Tamiko MaGee-Rodgers has been named director of the foundation’s Recruitment and Strategic Initiatives. The nonprofit GAP was founded to speed the delivery of Alzheimer’s treatments with a commitment to promoting diversity in clinical research and lowering the cost and duration of […]

Resident contributor, Dr. Susan Steen breaks down three life changes to trackto prioritize your brain health as you and your loved ones age. As people age, it’s normal to experience occasional forgetfulness, however when does ‘some’ memory loss become a bigger concern? There are three aspects of your life that you can reflect on and […]

Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation 2023 National Citizen Scientist Champion Award recipient Jeannie Weiss and Syrentis Clinical Research Vice President/Director of Clinical Operations Dr. Lorrie Bisesi join to discuss Alzheimer’s #octalkradio

May 23, 2024 at 02:00 am EDT IXICO plc announced that it has signed a contract with the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP) to support GAP’s planned Bio-Hermes 2 trial. The contract value is worth over £1 million over a 48-month term. The Company does not expect to adjust its expectations of performance for the […]