Results for "Therapeutic Plasma Exchange" in Parkinson's

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Repurposed Anti-Nausea Drug TEP Tested for Clearing Alzheimer's Brain Plaques
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Repurposed Anti-Nausea Drug TEP Tested for Clearing Alzheimer's Brain Plaques

A Phase 2 trial investigates whether thiethylperazine, a decades-old antiemetic, can flush toxic amyloid beta from the brains of early AD patients.

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Jun 12, 2026 0
Phase 3 Trial Zeros In on Optimal EPO Dose and Timing for Traumatic Optic Nerve Injury
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Phase 3 Trial Zeros In on Optimal EPO Dose and Timing for Traumatic Optic Nerve Injury

TONTT2 tests whether erythropoietin dose and timing can be optimized to best preserve vision after traumatic optic neuropathy.

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Jun 9, 2026 0
New Blood Test Could Predict Stroke Recovery Success Using Tiny Cellular Messengers
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New Blood Test Could Predict Stroke Recovery Success Using Tiny Cellular Messengers

Italian researchers developed a biosensor to track extracellular vesicles in blood, potentially personalizing stroke rehabilitation.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Gamma Interferon Pilot Trial Tests Frataxin Boost in Friedreich Ataxia Patients
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Gamma Interferon Pilot Trial Tests Frataxin Boost in Friedreich Ataxia Patients

A Phase 2 open-label trial explores whether an approved immune drug can raise frataxin protein levels and slow neurological decline in Friedreich Ataxia.

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Jun 16, 2026 0
Actovegin Shows Promise for Cognitive Recovery After Stroke in Major Clinical Trial
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Actovegin Shows Promise for Cognitive Recovery After Stroke in Major Clinical Trial

Large 503-patient study tested whether Actovegin could improve thinking and memory problems that persist after stroke recovery.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Can Prazosin Clear Tau and Amyloid From Veterans' Brains After Blast Injury
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Can Prazosin Clear Tau and Amyloid From Veterans' Brains After Blast Injury

A VA-sponsored trial tested whether the blood pressure drug prazosin could remove toxic proteins linked to CTE and Alzheimer's in combat veterans.

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Jun 2, 2026 0
Drugs That Boost Brain Waste Clearance During Sleep Show Promise Against Alzheimer's
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Drugs That Boost Brain Waste Clearance During Sleep Show Promise Against Alzheimer's

A Phase 1/2 trial tests whether dexmedetomidine can enhance the brain's glymphatic system to clear amyloid and tau during sleep.

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May 16, 2026 0
Single vs Double Bevacizumab Injections Compared for Macular Degeneration Treatment
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Single vs Double Bevacizumab Injections Compared for Macular Degeneration Treatment

A Phase 4 RCT tests whether one bevacizumab injection matches two combined doses for neovascular AMD outcomes over 12 months.

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May 8, 2026 0
New Drug Shows Promise in Preventing Alzheimer's Amyloid Buildup in Young Adults
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New Drug Shows Promise in Preventing Alzheimer's Amyloid Buildup in Young Adults

NGP 555 targets toxic brain protein production in healthy volunteers, offering potential early intervention for Alzheimer's prevention.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Exercise Program Shows Promise for Veterans with Dementia in Clinical Trial
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Exercise Program Shows Promise for Veterans with Dementia in Clinical Trial

Novel movement program combining Eastern and Western exercises may help maintain independence and cognitive function in dementia patients.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Early Hormone Therapy May Protect Brain Function in Postmenopausal Women
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Early Hormone Therapy May Protect Brain Function in Postmenopausal Women

Mayo Clinic study reveals how early estrogen treatment affects brain blood flow and cognitive aging in postmenopausal women.

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Mar 28, 2026 4
First Alzheimer's Vaccine Trial Tests Immune Response Against Amyloid Beta
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First Alzheimer's Vaccine Trial Tests Immune Response Against Amyloid Beta

A Phase 1 trial of AV-1959R, an Aβ-targeting vaccine, tests safety and antibody generation in healthy adults aged 40–60.

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Jun 18, 2026 0
BACE Inhibitor Atabecestat Trial in Pre-Symptomatic Alzheimer's Risk Terminated Early
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BACE Inhibitor Atabecestat Trial in Pre-Symptomatic Alzheimer's Risk Terminated Early

A phase 2/3 trial of the BACE inhibitor atabecestat in amyloid-positive asymptomatic adults was terminated before completion, raising questions about this drug class.

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May 13, 2026 0
First Human Trial of Oral D-Peptide Drug Targeting Alzheimer's Toxic Oligomers Completed
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First Human Trial of Oral D-Peptide Drug Targeting Alzheimer's Toxic Oligomers Completed

Contraloid acetate, an oral all-D-peptide designed to disassemble toxic amyloid-beta oligomers, completed its first-in-human safety trial in 40 healthy volunteers.

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Jun 12, 2026 0
Psilocybin Plus Therapy Shows Promise for Depression in Completed Clinical Trial
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Psilocybin Plus Therapy Shows Promise for Depression in Completed Clinical Trial

60-person study tested psilocybin alone and with CBT for major depression, measuring brain activity and inflammatory markers.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Rapastinel Shows Lower Abuse Potential Than Ketamine in Phase 1 Trial
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Rapastinel Shows Lower Abuse Potential Than Ketamine in Phase 1 Trial

A completed Phase 1 trial compared the abuse liability of rapastinel versus ketamine in recreational polydrug users, with implications for safer depression treatment.

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Jun 5, 2026 0
Magnetic Brain Stimulation Boosts Memory and Thinking Skills in Older Adults
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Magnetic Brain Stimulation Boosts Memory and Thinking Skills in Older Adults

Duke University study tests whether targeted brain stimulation can reverse age-related cognitive decline and improve working memory.

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Mar 28, 2026 0
Psilocybin Shows Promise for Treatment-Resistant Depression in Clinical Trial
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Psilocybin Shows Promise for Treatment-Resistant Depression in Clinical Trial

Small study tests psychedelic compound's safety and effectiveness against severe depression that doesn't respond to standard treatments.

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Mar 28, 2026 1
Retired Cholesterol Drug Shows Promise for Alzheimer's Prevention in Small Trial
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Retired Cholesterol Drug Shows Promise for Alzheimer's Prevention in Small Trial

Probucol, a discontinued cholesterol medication, may boost brain-protective proteins in older adults at risk for dementia.

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Mar 29, 2026 0
Bioavailable Turmeric Supplement Tested Against Cognitive Decline in Metabolic Syndrome
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Bioavailable Turmeric Supplement Tested Against Cognitive Decline in Metabolic Syndrome

The EPICURO trial tests MERIVA® turmeric over 6 months to see if it protects cognition in adults with metabolic syndrome.

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May 7, 2026 0
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