New findings from ANA President David Holtzman, MD could lead to a way to halt the brain damage triggered by amyloid plaques while Alzheimer's is still in its early stages, perhaps before symptoms appear. The research is available in the March 26 Journal of Clinical Investigation.
“Many people build up amyloid over many years, and the brain just can’t get rid of it,” said senior author Dr. Holtzman, the Andrew B. and Gretchen P. Jones Professor and head of the Department of Neurology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. “By removing plaques, if we start early enough, we may be able to stop the changes to the brain that result in forgetfulness, confusion and cognitive decline.”
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