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‘One-of-a-kind’ new Alzheimer’s drug RI-AG03 shows promise
Researchers say they have sparked an “exciting” breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease by developing a drug to prevent the build-up…
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Elon Musk’s Neuralink receives FDA’s ‘breakthrough device’ status for ‘Blindsight’ implant
Elon Musk’s brain chip firm Neuralink has received “breakthrough device” status for an implant aimed at helping blind patients regain…
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NY neurotech company’s brain implant allows ALS patient to control Amazon’s Alexa with thought
A man afflicted with ALS has become the first person in the world to control an Amazon Alexa digital assistant…
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Brain chips may help us remember where our keys are: scientists
Michael Kahana, a University of Pennsylvania psychologist, has been studying memory for over 30 years: how it works, and what’s…
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Doctor reveals 9 simple ways to reduce your risk of dementia
After his grandmother died of complications related to dementia, Dr. Jake Goodman vowed to learn everything he could about the…
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Neuralink implanted second trial patient with brain chip, Musk says
Neuralink has successfully implanted in a second patient its device designed to give paralyzed patients the ability to use digital devices by…
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Accuracy of blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease varies: study
The news this week that new blood test technology can reliably detect Alzheimer’s disease was met with excitement — but one…
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Doctor reveals how and when to take a daytime nap
Resisting a rest? Some naps can be refreshing, while others can leave you groggy and worse than before you shut…
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Elon Musk’s Neuralink working on new brain implant device
The tiny wires of Neuralink’s brain chip implant used in the first participant in a trial run by Elon Musk’s company…
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Novel test can predict dementia up to 9 years before diagnosis
UK scientists say they have developed a “first-of-its-kind” test that can predict the onset of dementia up to nine years…
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