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Can We Clear Toxic Proteins from the Brain? An Encouraging Breakthrough
Research by BrightFocus grantee Matthew Campbell, PhD, of Trinity College Dublin, suggests a unique way to help clear the brain of toxic amyloid beta protein, which contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s.
Scientists Uncover New Clues About How Macular Degeneration Forms
An international research team has uncovered some clues to how age-related macular degeneration (AMD) begins, and their findings could lead to new avenues of research and early diagnosis.
Treating Alzheimer’s Before It Becomes Alzheimer’s
Up until now, the best method scientists have had to fight Alzheimer’s has been using drugs to treat the symptoms of the disease after they start to show. But new research offers them new hopes for treatments to attack the disease sooner.

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¿Qué es la demencia?

Este artículo define la demencia, describe las formas más comunes de demencia, incluida la enfermedad de Alzheimer, y describe las diversas opciones de tratamiento.

April 6, 2021
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¿Qué causa la demencia?

Mucha gente pregunta: "¿Qué es la demencia?". Este artículo define claramente el término y analiza algunos de los síntomas de la demencia que pueden ser causados por una amplia variedad de afecciones.

April 5, 2021
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An Update on Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Geographic Atrophy (March 2021)

The event featured Dr. David S. Liao, a board-certified ophthalmologist at the Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group who specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the retina and vitreous. Dr. Liao discussed the latest treatments to manage dry AMD and geographic atrophy, recent clinical trials, ways to slow the progression of vision loss, and how to maintain and improve quality of life after the diagnosis of a vision loss disease. View the transcript Print the transcript

March 24, 2021
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Getting the Right Care for Your AMD (February 2021)

Alan Glazier, OD, is an awarding-winning Maryland optometrist. View the transcript Print the transcript

March 4, 2021
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Celebrating Women & Girls in Science

Four women leaders in science share their experiences and perspectives.

February 10, 2021
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Thank you to everyone who is working on Alzheimer's research! This is a terrible disease that not only affects the person, but their whole family and loved ones. God bless and guide you as you work to eradicate this horrible disease!
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