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Collaborative effort to conduct a study aimed at improving the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and related dementias for everyone
Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation Announces Strategic Partnerships for the Transformative Bio-Hermes-002 Study Washington D.C., Oct. 28, 2024 – The Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation® (GAP) is pleased to welcome the initial strategic partners in the Bio-Hermes-002 study. These collaborations will enhance the unique, observational platform study that compares blood-based and digital biomarkers across a broad range […]
New York & Michigan Solutions Journalism Collaborative: As Parkinson’s cases rise, clinical trial volunteers hope to help future patients
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 […]
Healthcare Economist: The Future of Medicare’s Coverage with Evidence Development Policy
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 […]
Gov.UK Notice: Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Mission
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. […]
GAP’s Remarks on Hurricane Milton
October 10, 2024 The state of Florida just stood up to the assault of Hurricane Helene, followed by Milton, a ferocious one-two punch in the 2024 hurricane season. The Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation® (GAP) is relieved and very grateful that our Florida GAP-Net sites, our Florida GAP partners and our own FL-based GAP team members, […]
The Canton Repository: APPLAUSE: Thanks to all who helped make Memory Day + Senior Resource Fair a success
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 […]
KOLD 13 News: Banner Alzheimer’s Institute hosts senior health resource fair for Hispanic Heritage Month
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 […]
Three Unexpected Ways to Boost Brain Health
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 […]
KRGV: Faro Health and Therapeutics en Río Grande City busca voluntarios para estudios de demencia
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 […]
KFDM: Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation expands research into southeast Texas
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 […]