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During #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating the life of the iconic B. Smith, who the world lost to Alzheimer’s in 2020. B. was one of the first Black models to grace the cover of Mademoiselle magazine and continued breaking barriers as a restaurateur and lifestyle guru. After learning she had early-onset Alzheimer’s, B. bravely shared her journey with Alzheimer’s disease, helping to fight the stigma that can come with the disease. We’re forever grateful for her work as an advocate for those living with Alzheimer’s. #ENDALZ

As we continue #WomensHistoryMonth, we start by honoring Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Throughout her life, Justice O’Connor stood as a trailblazer, both as the first woman on the Supreme Court and as an advocate and caregiver for her husband John, who lived with Alzheimer's disease for nearly 20 years. In 2018, she bravely shared her own diagnosis of “dementia, probably Alzheimer’s disease,” in a letter to the American people. Justice O'Connor worked to ensure caregivers and those living with dementia were represented and their voices were heard, even after stepping down from the court in 2005 to spend time with her husband. In 2009, she served as a member of the Alzheimer’s Study Group, whose report helped make Alzheimer’s a national priority. Her years of work as an outspoken advocate for those living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia continues to inspire action, advocacy and change, and her voice remains as an enduring example in the fight to #ENDALZ.

We are pleased to announce that Fierce Healthcare has named Linus Health one of 2025’s “Fierce 15” healthcare companies. The annual special report features the most innovative private companies looking to reimagine the face of healthcare. Fierce Healthcare selected Linus Health based on its groundbreaking digital brain health solutions that support earlier detection of MCI and dementia, fast-paced market expansion, and extensive published research with strong clinical validation. Fierce spoke with Linus Health Co-founder & CEO David Bates: “2025 is a year where we see the market really changing and recognizing the importance of brain health.” Bates also shared what Linus will be focusing on in 2025: ▶️ Expanding its services from healthcare providers and life sciences research to include the managed care market ▶️ Continuing to integrate AI into the brain health platform in various ways Read more: https://lnkd.in/gqGb6Ajf I #Fierce15 #HIMSS25 #BrainHealth #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth

A new study found that two treatments for people with early Alzheimer’s — Kisunla and Leqembi — extend the time people with mild symptoms can live independently at home by an average of 8 to 10 months, respectively. "This study confirms that these drugs have a clinically meaningful impact for early Alzheimer’s patients and their families by providing more time in the early stages of the disease, when patients have more functional independence.” - Christopher Weber, Ph.D., Alzheimer’s Association Senior Director, Global Science Initiatives

This Valentine’s Day, let’s talk about more than just love – let’s explore the fascinating connection between the heart and brain.  Did you know that your heart and brain share a powerful bond, influencing each other’s health in ways we’re just beginning to understand?  From cardiovascular disease to neurodegeneration, biomarkers are unlocking critical insights that could shape the future of healthcare.  In our latest blog, we dive into the brain-heart axis and how blood-based biomarkers can help monitor and predict neurological conditions linked to heart health. Discover how cutting-edge technologies like Simoa® are transforming our understanding of this connection.  Read more about how your heart and brain work together – in love and in health.   Blog Link: https://bit.ly/40U1uAv #ValentinesDay #HeartHealth #BrainHealth #Biomarkers

Plasma p-tau217 detected clinically relevant Alzheimer disease (AD) in frontotemporal lobar degeneration-related syndromes, while NfL and GFAP showed less diagnostic value. https://ja.ma/3CwdHDj