Biogen, the maker of aducanumab has announced that it will terminate the Phase 4 trial required by the FDA for aducanumab, the monoclonal antibody against beta amyloid that received accelerated…
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The medications have not been widely tested in Black people with the disease, underscoring stark — and persistent — disparities ABINGTON, Pa. — Wrapped in a purple blanket, Robert Williford…
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In the first study of its kind in humans, researchers have discovered that it is safe to use sound waves fired into specific areas of the brain to open a…
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TAMPA (BLOOM) – Join us as we explore strategies—from mindful living to emerging technologies—and discover how every choice can lead to a longer and healthier life. Welcome to the science of…
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Dr. Joshua Grill, Director of UCI MIND is named one of Orange County’s 125 most influential people for 2023 by the Orange County Register! Read article here The post UCI…
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UCI MIND faculty members, Drs. Mark Mapstone and Mark Fisher were recently quoted in a recent Rolling Stone article on the political divide between younger voters and aging legislators. Check…
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Some people in their 80s and 90s show shockingly little decline in their brainpower. Scientists are beginning to understand what makes them different and how the rest of us might…
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More than 6 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and the CDC expects that number to double in the next three decades. The first drug fully approved by the FDA for…
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On Friday October 13, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a formal change to their coverage policy for amyloid PET imaging. Previously, with limited exceptions, patients were…
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Most Americans favor an age limit for the president and other politicians. But some ethicists and scientists argue that’s ageist and scientifically unsound. Barring a considerable shift in the political…
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