RESEARCH AND SCIENCE

A January 27, 2020 Phys.org article looked at “odd holes” and their link to Alzheimer’s disease. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory researchers are studying calcium homeostasis modulators (CALHMs), which are involved in maintaining cell health. “We've provided science with the first blueprint of these pores to design therapeutic compounds. The hope is that such compounds could be effective in treating diseases and disorders like Alzheimer's and depression, and potentially in asthma,” said team lead Professor Furukawa. Also covered by Science Daily.

FINANCE

A January 27, 2020 Yahoo! Finance article reported that an analyst recently upgraded Biogen and increased its target price, as the world waits to see if the FDA will approve aducanumab for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. “We cannot, however, underestimate investors' fear of missing out on the potential to get ahead of what might be an approval for the first ever disease-altering therapy for Alzheimer's, which simultaneously presents high unmet need and a large addressable market," wrote analyst Sumant Kulkarni. Also covered by Barrons, and 24/7 Wall St. 

MUST LISTEN

A January 28, 2020 WCBS 880 News Radio "Health & Well-Being with Pat Farnack" segment featured Dr. Peter Rabins from Johns Hopkins speaking about his latest book, “Is It Alzheimer’s? 101 Answers to Your Most Pressing Questions About Memory Loss and Dementia.” The book is an attempt to answer the questions about AD that are foremost in people’s minds.

BRAIN HEALTH

A January 28, 2020 The Herald-Dispatch article drew the connection between snoring, obstructive sleep apnea and a heightened risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Men snore at twice the rate as women, and aging, alcohol and illness may all contribute. According to the article, “Some researchers believe snoring and sleep apnea may contribute to a buildup of the toxic protein in the brain called beta-amyloid, which is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. If snoring has become problematic, men are urged to visit a doctor or sleep specialist to see which therapies can be instituted to help improve sleep and overall health.”

EVENTS AND RESOURCES

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America presents “Alzheimer’s Awareness Night” at Central Michigan University. Learn about caring for and working with Alzheimer's and dementia patients, and general information about AD. Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 8pm. E-mail ([email protected]) for more information.