Scientists May Have Overlooked A Hidden Alzheimer’s Culprit For Decades
A ChemBioChem commentary argues that P3, a peptide long considered harmless, can form aggregates and may affect Alzheimer’s disease. Its role in patients is unknown.
Rampant Inflammation In Heart Failure: Can Anything Be Done About It?
A POSEIDON analysis found elevated hsCRP in about half of U.S. heart failure participants, while targeted anti-inflammatory treatments remain uncertain.
Antioxidant May Influence Brain Changes In Multiple Sclerosis, Study Suggests
A 36-person trial linked N-acetylcysteine treatment to brain imaging changes and self-reported symptom improvements in people with mild to moderate MS.
Pan-Amyloid Radiotracer Excels At Early Cardiac Amyloidosis Detection
A phase III study found investigational 124I-evuzamitide PET detected early cardiac amyloidosis more often than bone scans; Bayer plans FDA submission.
Friends Of BrainHealth Grants Advance Dementia Prevention And Brain Health Research
Friends of BrainHealth awarded grants to seven research projects, including studies of dementia risk, early detection, resilience and caregiver well-being.
Popular Longevity Supplement Fails To Meet Endpoint In Parkinson’s Trial
In the 410-person NOPARK trial, nicotinamide riboside did not improve early Parkinson’s outcomes and was linked to modestly worse scores over 52 weeks.
FDA Expands Indication For Urticaria Drug To Treat Symptomatic Dermographism
The FDA has approved remibrutinib for adults with symptomatic dermographism inadequately controlled by H1 antihistamines, based on phase III trial results.