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12 11, 2019

Biogen’s Reversal Could Change the Course of Alzheimer’s
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Biogen’s Reversal Could Change the Course of Alzheimer’s

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Biogen’s Reversal Could Change the Course of Alzheimer’s

By Jonathan Liss|2022-09-26T19:22:52+00:00November 12, 2019|Research|Comments Off on Biogen’s Reversal Could Change the Course of Alzheimer’s

CMC on the Verge of Alzheimer’s Game-Changer Failed Alzheimer’s study could have led to disease modifying medication Pharmaceutical company, Biogen, recently revealed a plan to resurrect its experimental Alzheimer’s drug, aducanumab, months after the study’s failure and abrupt closure. Biogen began using aducanumab in 2017 to remove sticky proteins in the brain, called beta amyloid, that are linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Aducanumab (BIIB037) is a human monoclonal antibody studied for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s. Columbus Memory Center was one of the first in the world to [...]

7 10, 2019

Columbus Memory Center gives lasting memories to children in the Valley
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Columbus Memory Center gives lasting memories to children in the Valley

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Columbus Memory Center gives lasting memories to children in the Valley

By Jonathan Liss|2022-09-26T19:23:04+00:00October 7, 2019|Community Outreach|Comments Off on Columbus Memory Center gives lasting memories to children in the Valley

Center donates hand-made toys to House of Mercy’s Tears to Ears Program Written by Tyrone McCoy Columbus Memory Center (CMC) continues wrapping its arms around the community. This time, by donating dozens of hand-made, wooden toys to House of Mercy’s Tears to Ears program for less fortunate youth. You may remember CMC sharing the story of Charles ‘Bum’ Clegg. Clegg was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2018 by CMC founder, Dr. Jonathan Liss, and soon after began drawing on his lifelong love of craftsmanship to take control [...]

10 09, 2019

Dr. Liss Thanks Generation Study Participants

By Jonathan Liss|2022-09-26T19:23:15+00:00September 10, 2019|Research|Comments Off on Dr. Liss Thanks Generation Study Participants

Written By Tyrone McCoyThank you for participating in the Generation research program. We are saddened to share that pharmaceutical companies, Novartis, and Amgen, recently announced their decision to discontinue studies into this potential preventative Alzheimer’s disease therapy. The trial and treatment will no longer be available at Columbus Memory Center.I am certain you are disappointed, as am I. However, a team of independent scientific observers felt that potential harm could come to participants. Therefore, most of the studies have to be stopped. For those of you that received active medication, [...]

10 09, 2019

Moving Forward after AAIC19
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Moving Forward after AAIC19

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Moving Forward after AAIC19

By Jonathan Liss|2022-09-26T19:23:24+00:00September 10, 2019|Alzheimer's and Dementia|Comments Off on Moving Forward after AAIC19

Written by Dr. Jonathan Liss As the lights dim on the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference stage in Los Angeles, the excitement of applying all that’s been learned illuminates the walkways of attendees as they make their way back to their respective homes. Throughout the week, a record number of researchers from around the world shared evermore innovative ways to detect early disease and new approaches to finding a cure. Our biggest takeaway: the march towards a cure for Alzheimer’s continues at vigorous pace. One of the key topics discussed [...]

8 08, 2019

When Alzheimer’s Gave Lemons, He Made Lemonade
When Alzheimer’s Gave Lemons, He Made Lemonade

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When Alzheimer’s Gave Lemons, He Made Lemonade

By Jonathan Liss|2022-09-26T19:23:48+00:00August 8, 2019|Alzheimer's and Dementia, Research|Comments Off on When Alzheimer’s Gave Lemons, He Made Lemonade

Alabama man turns diagnosis into treasured gifts for children Written By Tyrone McCoy An Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis is often regarded as an end to a person’s life as they know it. However, with a good attitude and fresh perspective, it could serve as a new beginning or even a well-spring for greatness. Such is the case for Mr. Charles Clegg, who received this diagnosis in 2018, and is now bringing smiles to the faces of children worldwide as a direct result. Relying on his Baptist faith to maintain optimism, Mr. [...]