A recent study reveals that individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease may exhibit difficulties with turning while walking. Researchers utilized virtual reality to identify ...

An existing drug for HIV could double as a preventative therapy for Alzheimer’s disease, according to researchers. NRTIs (nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors) are antivirals that are ...

The drugs, called NRTIs, have the potential to prevent a million cases of Alzheimer's every year, the researchers believe. UVA Health scientists are calling for clinical trials testing the ...

UVA Health scientists are calling for clinical trials testing the potential of HIV drugs called NRTIs to prevent Alzheimer's disease after discovering that patients taking the drugs are ...

Share on Pinterest New research suggests that HIV drugs may have a protective effect against Alzheimer’s. Willie B. Thomas/Getty Images Researchers at UVA Health have found that a class of HIV ...

May 8, 2025 — The drugs, called NRTIs, have the potential to prevent a million cases of Alzheimer's every year, the researchers ... May 7, 2025 — Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that ...

Alzheimer's disease remains one of the most challenging and prevalent neurodegenerative disorders, affecting 50 million people worldwide. To date, the exact cause of the disease is still not fully ...

The first-ever blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In a Friday press release, the agency announced its approval of the first ...

UVA Health researchers say drugs used to treat HIV could help prevent a million new cases of Alzheimer’s each year – and they want clinical trials to find out. UVA’s Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati and his ...

The Food and Drug Administration has greenlit Japan-based test manufacturer Fujirebio to begin marketing its blood test for helping doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease in some patients ...

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most dangerous and heartbreaking illnesses facing people today. It is a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory, thinking skills, and the ability ...

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans today can be used to determine your risk of Alzheimer's via the detection of amyloid beta plaques. © Utthapon wiratepsupon ...