Dementia Research and Clinical Trials. Scientists are making great strides in identifying potential new ways to help diagnose, treat, and even prevent Alzheimer’s and related dementias. These advances are possible because thousands of people have participated in clinical trials and other studies.
Conducting clinical studies online can help encourage people to participate. Online clinical trials help eliminate travel time to trial sites and allow patients to participate from the comfort of their own home. This is increasingly beneficial for older adults who have limited mobility.
While there is no single “key” to explain aging, these studies have demonstrated that the rate of aging can be slowed, suggesting that targeting aging will coincidentally slow the appearance and/or reduce the burden of numerous diseases and increase healthspan (the portion of life spent in good health).
The Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging is America's longest-running scientific study of human aging. Global Aging Find information on research into global trends in aging and aging-related diseases.
Apply now for your summer spot. The B-W Scholars Program will be held virtually Aug. 23-25, 2022. Interested early-career investigators must apply by the April 15 deadline. Participation is free for successful applicants. Qualified applicants must hold a doctoral degree (Dr.PH., Ph.D., M.D., etc.); be currently involved in or actively
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Evaluating the Latest Alzheimer's Disease Prevention Research. A recent review of research looked carefully at the evidence on ways to prevent or delay Alzheimer's dementia or age-related cognitive decline. Led by a committee of experts from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), the review found "encouraging but
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