New Study Seeks More Treatment Answers for Alzheimer’s

New Study Seeks More Treatment Answers for Alzheimer’s

A new clinical trial is underway for people with early pathological changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Its goal: Stop memory loss and cognitive decline before it starts. The TRAILBLAZER-ALZ3 study is taking place at Sutter’s California Pacific...
Research Connection Leads Patient to Enroll in ALS Trial

Research Connection Leads Patient to Enroll in ALS Trial

When Vladimir Diaz-Ochoa, Ph.D., a scientist specializing in microbiology and immunology was diagnosed last year with a progressive neurodegenerative disease, the importance of medical research became even more personal. Muscle spasms and weakness in his fingers...
Year of Goosebumps: Medical Marvels that Made Us Smile, Cry

Year of Goosebumps: Medical Marvels that Made Us Smile, Cry

Because she has radioactive ‘seeds’ implanted in her brain, she doesn’t need ongoing radiation therapy. They were two of California’s first COVID patients and lived to tell the tale. His young grandson’s quick response saved him of any noticeable brain loss from a...