Sep 15, 2020 | Memory and Aging Program News
The study seeks to identify new cognitive and neural biomarkers of preclinical Alzheimer’s disease, which would aid in earlier diagnosis and interventional treatment for the disease.
Jun 9, 2020 | Memory and Aging Program News
Louisa Thompson, Ph.D., research scientist at Brown University and Butler Hospital, will evaluate how app-based and online cognitive tests might be used to detect subtle changes in memory and thinking associated with Alzheimer’s.
Jun 2, 2020 | Memory and Aging Program News
Butler Hospital was one of 27 sites across the U.S. to study the drug flortaucipir through a partnership between its Memory and Aging Program and Rhode Island Hospital.
May 13, 2020 | Memory and Aging Program News
There may soon be a new tool available to more firmly diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, according to the results of a study recently published in JAMA Neurology and conducted in part at the Memory and Aging Program at Butler Hospital.
Apr 15, 2020 | Heroes & Pioneers
Dr. Daniel Gibbs is on a mission to change attitudes on Alzheimer’s after 13 years living with the disease himself. Here’s the important reason why…
Mar 17, 2020 | Alzheimer's Resources, Featured Resource
Watch this Alzheimer’s educational video to learn about prevention, symptoms, treatment, resources and research from a panel of Rhode Island experts.
Jan 6, 2020 | Memory and Aging Program News
Study seeks 330 volunteers for clinical trials.
Nov 8, 2019 | Heroes & Pioneers
With a special combination of compassionate care and scientific inquiry, she’s part of the front-line fight to end Alzheimer’s.
Jun 3, 2019 | Memory and Aging Program News
A look inside the Memory and Aging Program at Butler Hospital and how Southern New Englanders are contributing to the mounting battle against Alzheimer’s.
Apr 11, 2019 | Memory and Aging Program News
The results of a landmark trial conducted in part at the Memory and Aging Program at Butler Hospital show that amyloid PET brain scan imaging significantly improves both the accuracy of diagnosis and the subsequent medical management of patients with mild cognitive impairment and dementia.