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Looking ahead to new biomarkers, clinical trials, and potential treatments for Alzheimer’s

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NIA experts available to share context and insight on latest research shared at CTAD WHAT: National Institute on Aging (NIA) experts will be available to further explain and analyze some of the latest research as presented at the 13th Annual International Conference on Clinical Trials for Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD).

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Clinical Research as a Profession with Erika Stevens

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She has over 20 years of research/ R&D experience, serving in roles such as Vice President Research, Senior Managing Director, Director Clinical Trials Office, Director of Clinical Research, Interim Executive Director, Clinical Trials Office and Director of Research Operations. Erika holds her B.A.

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Keck Medicine of USC enrolling individuals in phase 3 clinical trial to treat mild Alzheimer?s disease using deep brain stimulation

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While FDA-approved technique is used to treat other medical conditions, this study examines its effects on cognitive function Credit: Image courtesy of Ricardo Carrasco III of Keck Medicine of USC LOS ANGELES — An estimated 5.5 million people in the United States live with Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common form of dementia.

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Re-envisioning mental health treatment using clinical VR

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In late 2006, BRAVEMIND was tested in San Diego, California, at the Naval Medical Center and Camp Pendleton, and good clinical data was obtained in the initial open clinical trials. Other groups started to adopt the platform, which led to more research as to its clinical efficacy. VR clinical trials.

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Tailored, earlier heart failure rehab has physical, emotional benefits for patients

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NIH-funded clinical trial improved frailty, depression and overall quality of life An innovative cardiac rehabilitation intervention started earlier and more custom-tailored to the individual improved physical function, frailty, quality-of-life, and depression in hospitalized heart failure patients, compared to traditional rehabilitation programs.

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Music improves older adults’ sleep quality

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Listening to music before going to be can improve sleep quality among older adults, according to an analysis of all relevant published clinical trials. In the analysis, which is published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, five randomized trials met the investigators’ criteria.

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Alzheimer’s patients’ cognition improves with Sargramostim (GM-CSF), new study shows

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Clinical trial participants saw memory-enhancing benefits and disease modifying activities when taking Sargramostim A new study suggests that Sargramostim, a medication often used to boost white blood cells after cancer treatments, is also effective in treating and improving memory in people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease.