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Preliminary research in mice raises the possibility that an ultrasound-based treatment might help eliminate amyloid-β plaque in the brain. The study appears in the March 11 issue of Science Translational Medicine.

Ultrasound Tx Shows Promise in Breaking Up Amyloid Plaque

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Research in mice is preliminary, but may have potential to combat the disease
Gout -- or the high uric acid levels that drive the condition -- may shield against dementia

Gout May Be Protective Against Alzheimer’s Disease

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Patients with gout have lower odds for dementia, but more research is needed
The APOEε2 allele may be associated with a milder clinical and pathological course of Alzheimer's disease

APOE Allele Linked to Severity of Alzheimer’s Disease

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Relatively rare APOEε2 allele associated with milder version of Alzheimer's disease
For older adults

Anxiety Moderates Amyloid-β Association With Cognition

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Correlation moderated by elevated anxiety symptoms; greater decline in high-anxiety group