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What is Type 3 diabetes? Understanding the diabetes-dementia link

The Checkup by Singlecare

Type 3 diabetes is a term used by some researchers to refer to emerging data that shows a link between insulin resistance and dysfunction of a hormone called insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1), which may be a causal factor in Alzheimer’s disease. Here is what we know so far about the connection between blood sugar and dementia.

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Pharma group seeks digital measure standards for Alzheimer’s

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A group of pharma companies and academic groups have joined forces with the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) to develop standardised, digital clinical measures that can be used in the development of therapies for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

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Turning point for Alzheimer’s treatment as donanemab slows progress in early disease

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Donanemab has been found to slow the progression of early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease after 76 weeks of treatment, according to the findings of a phase 3 randomised trial. Treatments like donanemab are the first steps towards a future where Alzheimer’s disease could be considered a long-term condition alongside diabetes or asthma.‘

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Otsuka and Lundbeck’s sNDA for Rexulti gains US FDA approval

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Otsuka Pharmaceutical and H Lundbeck have received approval for the supplemental new drug application (sNDA) from the US Food and Drug Administration for Rexulti (brexpiprazole) to treat agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. The regulator accepted and gr anted priority review for the sNDA in January 2023.

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Alzheimer’s disease statistics 2023

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What is Alzheimer’s? | How common is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s stats worldwide | Alzheimer’s stats in America | Alzheimer’s stats by age | Alzheimer’s caregiver stats | Common complications | Costs | Treatment | FAQs | Research. What is Alzheimer’s disease?

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AbbVie to buy neuroscience specialist Cerevel Therapeutics for $8.7bn

European Pharmaceutical Review

Cerevel’s neuroscience assets in clinical development As part of the deal AbbVie will acquire antipsychotic emraclidine, which is currently in Phase II trials for schizophrenia and has potential in dementia-related psychosis in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Gonzalez, chairman and chief executive officer of AbbVie.

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Unveiling the Future: A Breakthrough Blood Test for Early Alzheimer’s Detection

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Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of medical advancements, a groundbreaking study conducted by Resonant, a Utah-based biotech company specializing in diagnostic tests for neurodegenerative diseases, is developing an Alzheimer’s blood test, a potential game-changer in the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease.

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