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    First ALZ-NET Data Readout Marks Milestone in Building Real-World Evidence for Alzheimer’s Treatment

    New clinical and imaging data from patients being treated with FDA-approved Alzheimer’s disease treatments in real-world settings showed that anti-amyloid drugs had similar safety and effectiveness to more tightly controlled clinical trials.
    December 3, 2025
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    The U.S. POINTER Structured Healthy Lifestyle Program — Previously Shown to Improve Cognition — May Also Improve Sleep Apnea, Blood Pressure Regulation, and Cognitive Resilience

    In addition to improving cognition, the U.S. POINTER lifestyle intervention may also improve blood pressure regulation and sleep apnea, according to new data.
    December 2, 2025
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    Alzheimer’s Association Statement on Oral Semaglutide Phase 3 Topline Data Release

    The Association is disappointed that clinical trials testing an oral semaglutide pill for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease did not meet their primary endpoints.
    November 24, 2025
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    Senate Moves to Break Barriers to Alzheimer’s Detection Tools

    After being introduced in the House, the bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act has been introduced in the Senate to accelerate access to dementia blood test screening.
    November 20, 2025
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    Statement from the Alzheimer’s Association on Lawsuit Against DPRIT

    The Alzheimer’s Association is deeply concerned by the lawsuit seeking to block the implementation of Proposition 14 and the creation of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT).
    November 20, 2025
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    House Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Accelerate Access to Alzheimer's Screening

    The Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act would provide a pathway to earlier dementia blood test screening for Medicare beneficiaries.
    November 19, 2025

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    Speaker Bios

    Maria C. Carrillo, Ph.D.

    Chief Science Officer and Medical Affairs Lead, Alzheimer’s Association

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    Robert Egge

    Chief Public Policy Officer, Alzheimer’s Association and President, Alzheimer's Impact Movement

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    Heather M. Snyder, Ph.D.

    Senior Vice President, Medical & Scientific Operations

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