There’s good news for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. For the first time in nearly two decades, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a drug to slow the progression of the disease. “Aducanumab is what’s called a monoclonal antibody, it’s an IV-infused manufactured protein that actually is supposed to find … Read More
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UFC Extends Commitment to Cleveland Clinic’s Professional Athletes Brain Health Study
Las Vegas – UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, today announced a five-year extension of its longstanding collaboration with Cleveland Clinic, and its continued support of the Professional Athletes Brain Health Study. This multi-year commitment, which is supported by a $1 million contribution to the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las … Read More
Keep Memory Alive’s “Month of Memories” Raises Money for Alzheimer’s Disease
LAS VEGAS – Keep Memory Alive will once again commemorate November with “Month of Memories,” an annual community-wide fundraising campaign in support of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregiver Month. From dining or carrying out at local restaurants to collecting small change, there are a variety of ways to raise funds to … Read More
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Awards $3.8 Million to Cleveland Clinic Researcher to Predict Dementia in Parkinson’s Disease Patients
Las Vegas: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a grant expected to total $3.8 million to Virendra Mishra, Ph.D., associate staff at Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, to identify biomarkers – or disease indicators – to predict dementia in patients with … Read More
The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement Prevention Center at Cleveland Clinic Launches
Las Vegas: As part of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, Cleveland Clinic and The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement (WAM) today opened The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement Prevention Center at Cleveland Clinic (The Women’s Alzheimer’s Prevention Center) – the first Alzheimer’s prevention clinic designed just for women. Building on peer-reviewed science indicating that up to one-third of all … Read More
Neil Diamond Gives Surprise Performance, Along with Appearances from Billy Ray Cyrus, Jimmy Kimmel and More at Keep Memory Alive’s 24th Annual Power of Love Gala
LAS VEGAS: Keep Memory Alive‘s 24th annual Power of Love® gala at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, March 7 brought top artists and performers Billy Ray Cyrus, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Kelsey Grammer, Sammy Hagar, Derek Hough, Chris Isaak, Jimmy Kimmel, Katlyn Nichols, Greg Phillinganes and more together to honor music legend Neil Diamond and … Read More
Top Talent to Honor Neil Diamond at 24th Annual Power of Love® Gala
LAS VEGAS: Keep Memory Alive announces a dynamic line up of performers slated to celebrate legendary singer-songwriter and musician Neil Diamond at the 24th annual Power of Love® gala on Saturday, March 7 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Paying tribute to Diamond, who announced his retirement from touring in 2018 after being diagnosed with … Read More
Keep Memory Alive to Honor Neil Diamond at 24th Annual Power of Love Gala, March 7, 2020
LAS VEGAS: Keep Memory Alive will honor legendary singer-songwriter and musician Neil Diamond at the 24th annual Power of Love® gala on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Tickets are on sale now at keepmemoryalive.org/power-of-love-2020. Diamond, who announced his retirement from touring in 2018 after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, … Read More
Cleveland Clinic Releases Fourth Installment of Annual Alzheimer’s Disease Drug Development Pipeline Report
Cleveland Clinic’s fourth annual analysis of Alzheimer’s disease drug development found that the pipeline has grown in the number and variety of agents being tested over the past year, while highlighting several advances in the field including new clinical trial designs, more detailed criteria for making a research diagnosis, and an increased use of biological … Read More
Top Talent to Honor Lionel Richie with Performances at Keep Memory Alive’s 23rd Annual Power of Love Gala
LAS VEGAS – Keep Memory Alive announces a star-studded line up of performers set to honor international superstar Lionel Richie at the 23rd annual Power of Love® gala on Saturday, March 16 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The one-of-a-kind celebration of life and signature Las Vegas event raises crucial funds for Cleveland Clinic Lou … Read More