Clinical trial for Alzheimer’s drug happening at UC San Diego - The CW San Diego - News 8
SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) —Around 5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, and that number is expected to triple by 2050 without prevention or a cure.
But there's an intriguing nationwide Alzheimer's clinical trial happening in San Diego.
Neurologist Dr. Gabriel Leger with UC San Diego spoke with Morning Extra out this new study called T2 Protect AD.
T2 Protect AD study tests investigational drug to see if it can protect against, slow down, and potentially improve memory and thinking problems as Alzheimer's progresses. Taking place at more than 30 sites across country. https://t.co/FHY8xZ5rTa https://t.co/8CZsuUQrOA
— Alzheimer's Research (@ADCSResearch) January 17, 2019
Participants are needed for a new clinical study for people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease, at more than 30 medical sites around the country. More information and list of sites at https://t.co/FHY8xZ5rTa Call 858-822-6837 pic.twitter.com/rWeWs34Mjx
— Alzheimer's Research (@ADCSResearch) December 4, 2018
Alaska Airlines this week launched daily nonstop service between El Paso and San Diego International Airport.
Alaska Airlines this week launched daily nonstop service between El Paso and San Diego International Airport.
A federal judge in California ruled Thursday that a twin son of a gay married couple has been an American citizen since birth, handing a defeat to the U.S. government, which had only granted the status to his brother.
A federal judge in California ruled Thursday that a twin son of a gay married couple has been an American citizen since birth, handing a defeat to the U.S. government, which had only granted the status to his brother.
This week, San Diego based Road Runner Sports announced the launch of a 3D Fit Drone.
This week, San Diego based Road Runner Sports announced the launch of a 3D Fit Drone.
The San Diego area's notably wet and frigid winter continued unabated Thursday as the latest in a lengthy series of blustery storms soaked and frosted the region with rain and mountain snow for a second straight day.
The San Diego area's notably wet and frigid winter continued unabated Thursday as the latest in a lengthy series of blustery storms soaked and frosted the region with rain and mountain snow for a second straight day.
More than two-billion users are on Facebook but there are far more who are not. Still, it may seem like a rarity to meet someone who is not on social media.
More than two-billion users are on Facebook but there are far more who are not. Still, it may seem like a rarity to meet someone who is not on social media.
From the Super Bowl to March Madness, the spotlight always seems to shine on American athletes.
From the Super Bowl to March Madness, the spotlight always seems to shine on American athletes.
Isolated showers and mountain snow, snow level down to 2000' - 2,500', will linger through 1 am. The Winter Storm Warning for the mountains will also expire at that time. As the wet weather moves out, the cold / dry air will filter in across San Diego.
Isolated showers and mountain snow, snow level down to 2000' - 2,500', will linger through 1 am. The Winter Storm Warning for the mountains will also expire at that time. As the wet weather moves out, the cold / dry air will filter in across San Diego.
A Bay Area state senator has introduced a new bill that would require clergy to report suspected child abuse.
A Bay Area state senator has introduced a new bill that would require clergy to report suspected child abuse.
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and representatives from the U.S. Marine Corps signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday to work together on overlapping issues.
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and representatives from the U.S. Marine Corps signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday to work together on overlapping issues.
A very special little girl reunited Thursday with the people who helped save her life. Two-year-old Emma was rushed to Rady Children’s Hospital last spring when she was having problems with her heart. The people who took her there were members of a team called Children’s Hospital Emergency Transport (also known as CHET).
A very special little girl reunited Thursday with the people who helped save her life. Two-year-old Emma was rushed to Rady Children’s Hospital last spring when she was having problems with her heart. The people who took her there were members of a team called Children’s Hospital Emergency Transport (also known as CHET).
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