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Losing More than Hearing

Exploring the connection between auditory dysfunction and dementia

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AAIC 2026 Reveals Major Advances in Blood-Based Biomarker Tests to Improve Alzheimer’s Diagnostic Accuracy and Predict Cognitive Decline

AAIC 2026 Reveals Major Advances in Blood-Based Biomarker Tests

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Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center part of nationwide NIH study on links between environmental factors and Alzheimer's disease

A nationwide study led by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health that explores the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease, environmental factors and lifetime experiences has been awarded a second round of funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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The Myth of Less Sleep

Exploring the connection between sleep and dementia risk

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Can blood tests detect Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages?

A neurologist who specializes in Alzheimer's disease discusses a new generation of blood tests for the condition.

Arthur Zhou, PhD

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Weichen Zhou Attends Alzheimer's Association International Conference with Support of Mezey Award

Weichen Zhou Attends Alzheimer's Association International Conference

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Announcing the inaugural Andrea Fischer Newman and Frank Newman Research Scholar Award

Announcing the inaugural Andrea Fischer Newman and Frank Newman Research Scholar Award

Nicholas Kanaan, PhD

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What do advancements in blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease mean for the field, and the future?

The discovery of biomarkers present in blood for Alzheimer’s disease has caught attention in recent years. But what does this mean for research, diagnosis, and care, and how is the Michigan ADRC participating in this effort?

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Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at AAIC 2026

Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at AAIC 2026

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Michigan’s aging brains need more protection, poll shows

Lifestyle changes can reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia but a poll shows many Michiganders over 50 don’t know about or do them.

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Announcing the new issue of Mind Matters

The new issue of Mind Matters celebrates 10 years of the Michigan ADRC.

Judith Heidebrink, MD, MS

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Dr. Judy Heidebrink shares an update on Alzheimer's disease clinical trials

Dr. Judy Heidebrink shares an update on Alzheimer's disease clinical trials