by Kristen Sale | Dec 28, 2017 | Alzheimer's Studies
Background Semaglutide is a medication approved by the FDA for the treatment of diabetes and over-weight or obesity. In studies for these conditions, semaglutide and other medications like it have shown improved memory function, less build-up of brain plaque, and a...
by Kristen Sale | Dec 28, 2017 | Alzheimer's Studies
Background Scientists have learned that a build-up of amyloid plaque in the brain is neurotoxic (which means it is bad for brain cells) causing brain cells to degenerate and die which leads to subsequent memory loss/dementia. We are conducting several studies to see...
by Kristen Sale | Dec 4, 2017 | Enrolling Studies
Brief Summary: Scientists have learned that a build-up of amyloid plaque in the brain can contribute to the gradual destruction of brain cells and worsening memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease. We are conducting several studies to see if a study medication can reduce...
by Kristen Sale | Nov 16, 2017 | Enrolling Studies
Brief Summary: Doctors at National Clinical Research are working on a study for adult men and women with high cholesterol with or without current medication treatment. The study will evaluate a new medication designed to help lower cholesterol and possibly further...
by Kristen Sale | Aug 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
It is rare to find someone who doesn’t enjoy sweets. We love sweets because they not only taste good but also make us feel good. Between 1970 and 2005 intake of added sugars in our diets has jumped 20 percent. The average person now consumes 22 to 30 teaspoons...
