I'm keeping my fingers crossed for some positive results to come out of this. If clinical trials in humans show that the vaccine is safe and effective, this could represent a nontoxic treatment for people with Alzheimer's, and it could also be given early to help prevent Alzheimer's in people at risk.įor more info on the study and clinical trials, visit Brigham and Women's Hospital's website here. Over the last two decades, we've amassed preclinical evidence suggesting the potential of this nasal vaccine for AD.
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The launch of the first human trial of a nasal vaccine for Alzheimer's is a remarkable milestone. Weiner had this to say in the media statement: According to researchers, Protollin is designed to activate white blood cells found in the lymph nodes on the sides and back of the neck to migrate to the brain and trigger clearance of beta amyloid plaques which is one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's Disease.ĭr. The vaccine uses Protollin which is a substance that stimulates the immune system.
Each of the participants will receive two doses of the nasal vaccine one week apart. The trial will include 16 participants between the ages of 60 and 85, all with early, symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease but generally healthy otherwise. Weiner, MD, co-director of the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases at the Brigham. Member: Joined: Jan 5:09 am Posts: 38 Location: Seattle, WA Here is a scan I made of the beautiful color radio catalog from RCA Victor for 1937.
My eyes lit up and my heart filled up with hope when I saw this particular news item and I figured I would spread the good news! Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital announced on Tuesday that they will be testing the safety and efficiency of a new nasal vaccine aimed at slowing and(God Willing!) preventing Alzheimer's Disease.Īccording to a media statement from Brigham and Women's Hospital, the trial represents the culmination of nearly 20 years of research led by Howard L. Post subject: RCA Victor 1937 Radio Catalog.
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