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Feb 22

MIND Matters | Quarterly Newsletter | Winter 2021

By Kirsten Clinical Trials, Commentary, Community Events, COVID-19, In the News, Longitudinal Cohort, Participants, UCI MIND

Message from the Director Happy New Year, Friends of UCI MIND! For many of us, a New Year brings the promise of fresh starts and new beginnings. In 2021, it also means a welcomed good-bye to a very long 2020. Despite the challenges that 2020 brought, it also brought progress that must now continue in 2021. This includes progress in social justice, progress in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, and progress in research to rid the world of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. UCI MIND is committed to contributing to further progress in each of these areas. Though the COVID-19 pandemic…

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Feb 09

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New Study Finds People with Dementia are Twice as Likely to Get COVID-19

By Chelsea Commentary, COVID-19, In the News, UCI MIND

A new study led by researchers at Case Western Reserve University who analyzed millions of medical records in the U.S. found that people with dementia had significantly greater risk of contracting the coronavirus, and they were much more likely to be hospitalized and die from it, compared to people without dementia. The findings highlight the need to prioritize and protect people with dementia as part of the strategy to control the pandemic.

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Feb 08

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COVID-19 Vaccine Community Information Panel

By Kirsten Commentary, Community Events, COVID-19, In the News, UCI MIND

Join UCI School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences on Thursday, February 11th for a community information session with their Scientists & Pharmacists to learn the basics about COVID-19 Vaccines and what to expect as they become more widely av…

Jan 19

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UCI researchers developing vaccine designed to prevent future coronavirus outbreaks

By Kirsten Commentary, COVID-19, In the News, UCI MIND

KABC – Jan. 15, 2021 (Video)

Scientists at UC Irvine are developing a vaccine designed to prevent future coronavirus outbreaks. …UCI professor Lbachir BenMohamed, Ph.D. said it’s not a matter of if another coronavirus will emerge, but when…

Jan 15

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Reminder: Vaccine now available for anyone age 65 and up

By Kirsten Commentary, COVID-19, In the News, UCI MIND

State and county health officials have authorized COVID-19 vaccinations for anyone age 65+.
Eligible people who live or work in Orange County can register online through www.Othena.com to view appointment times and track vaccine availability. Or consu…

Jan 13

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Helpful Vaccine Information for Older Adults

By Kirsten Commentary, COVID-19, UCI MIND

FAQs about the COVID-19 Vaccine UCI: https://uci.edu/coronavirus/testing-response/covid-19-vaccine.php OC Health: https://coronavirus.egovoc.com/covid-19-vaccine-faqs-0 General Vaccine Information for Older Adults CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/adult.html NIA: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/shots-safety

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Nov 23

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Holidays during COVID-19

By Kirsten Clinical Trials, Commentary, COVID-19, Longitudinal Cohort, Participants, UCI MIND

Have you noticed the Holiday decorations popping up at shopping malls already? Yes, the Holiday Season is upon us. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we all need to carefully plan our social gatherings, meals, and guests in our homes. Hopefully, you will find some helpful hints here so you can safely navigate all the Holidays you will celebrate this year. The very best gift you can give yourself, your loved ones and your friends is to make sure you get your flu vaccine as soon as possible. Keep in mind that grocery stores and malls will be getting…

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Nov 16

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MIND Matters | Quarterly Newsletter | Fall 2020

By Kirsten Clinical Trials, Commentary, Community Events, COVID-19, In the News, Longitudinal Cohort, Participants, UCI MIND

Message from the Director Dear Friends of UCI MIND, As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our lives this fall, the fight to solve Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) must charge forward. This November, the U.S. FDA will convene an advisory committee to assess potential approval of Biogen’s aducanumab, a monoclonal antibody in development for treatment of early AD. We will watch closely as aducanumab could be the first new approved drug for AD since 2005. Regardless of the outcome of the meeting and subsequent FDA decision – anticipated in March 2021 – this represents a milestone for…

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Oct 20

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Dr. Joshua Grill discusses Alzheimer’s clinical trials during the pandemic with NPR

By Kirsten Carousel Slider, Commentary, COVID-19, In the News, UCI MIND

(3-minute listen) After cases began emerging worldwide, thousands of clinical trials unrelated to COVID-19 were paused or canceled amid fears that participants would be infected. But now, some researchers are finding ways to carry on in spite of the coronavirus. “It’s been a struggle of course,” says Joshua Grill, who directs the Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders at the University of California, Irvine. “But I think there’s an imperative for us to find ways to move forward.”

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Oct 16

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The COVID-19 guide to holiday travel – and the case for why you shouldn’t go this year

By Kirsten Carousel Slider, Commentary, COVID-19, In the News, UCI MIND

“We’ll likely continue to see a surge of cases in the fall and over the holidays,” says Karen Edwards, a professor and epidemiologist at the University of California, Irvine. “If you must travel, be sure to follow all reco…