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When it comes to Alzheimer’s, we can be our own best advocates | Opinion

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These PET scan images provided by the New England Journal of Medicine in January 2024 show a reduction in amyloid-beta levels in an Alzheimer’s patient after focused ultrasound treatment to open the blood-brain barrier after 26 weeks. Red is associated with higher levels of amyloid-beta levels. Scientists have found a way to help Alzheimer’s drugs seep inside the brain faster _ by temporarily breaching its protective shield. (New England Journal of Medicine via AP) " data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/09/Alzheimers_Brain_Drugs_09029.jpg?w=780" /> Studies suggest we have it in our power to reduce the number of Mainers who get this disease in the first place.

First report: Scientists find a new layer of Alzheimer’s hidden in the genome sciencedaily.com, 1d

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