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Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most pressing public health challenges. As an aging-related disease, Alzheimer’s prevalence is expected to grow as the population continues to age. Kevin Lin, assistant professor of biostatistics in the UW School of Public Health, is working on new statistical methods to better understand whether certain brain cells have a "superpower" that shields them from the effects of Alzheimer’s.

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La palabra "resiliencia" describe la capacidad de adaptarse o recuperarse antes la adversidad. En el mundo de la investigación del Alzheimer, la resiliencia se refiere a la capacidad del cerebro para hacer precisamente eso.

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Categories: Science Updates, ADRC Indigenous Aging Brain Health Series, Brain Health

ADRC researchers perform first study to measure brain resilience in American Indians.

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Categories: Science Updates, ADRC Indigenous Aging Brain Health Series, Brain Health

Scientists found an association between the loss of a layer of crucial brain cells and cases of more severe dementia.

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UW researchers, there's still time! You are encouraged to submit your research and review papers to be considered for an upcoming special issue of Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association®.

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Swati Rane Levendovszky, PhD, an associate professor of radiology at the University of Washington, explores blood vessel pathology and its relation to Alzheimer’s disease in the living brain using brain imaging. Her work on UW, national, and worldwide research projects has propelled her to new levels of leadership in the UW Alzheimer's Disease Research Center.

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Categories: Science Updates, Team Spotlights

Enjoy the latest issue of Dimensions Magazine! Find inside the latest findings in Alzheimer's and brain health research, a faculty spotlight, and a new conversation game meant to preserve memories and legacy, and so much more.

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , Team Spotlights, Community Stories, Caregiving, Resources and Programs, Brain Health, Dementia-Friendly Community

The Commission is authored by 27 dementia experts, including the UW ADRC’s Eric B. Larson, MD, MPH, who is affiliate professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, who has now worked on all three Lancet reports that make recommendations for policy makers and individuals to help reduce dementia risk worldwide. Larson gives us context for the new recommendations and shares how UW research has influenced this report.

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , Brain Health Awareness

"Donanemab's compelling clinical trial outcome not only confirms that this treatment strategy is effective in treating Alzheimer's disease, but also provides clinicians additional opportunities to tailor the amyloid monoclonal antibody to the individual patient," said MBWC Clinical Trials Director, Michael Rosenbloom, MD

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Categories: Science Updates, New FDA Drug Approvals

Research looking at the link between Alzheimer’s disease and eye problems is based on ongoing ACT study started in 1994.

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