The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Researchers at the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging have been studying a newly FDA approved Alzheimer’s drug. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

UK hosts clinical trial for newly FDA approved Alzheimer’s drug

Natalia Garcia, Reporter February 10, 2023

The University of Kentucky is at the forefront of a groundbreaking study that could change the way Alzheimer’s disease is treated.  The AHEAD Study is a clinical trial that studies the effects of...

on campus sig (new)

The window

Gavin Colton December 5, 2019

I set the table while Mom faffed about the kitchen, mashing potatoes, carving turkey, and stirring the gravy, licking it off of the wooden spoon and muttering to herself, “more pepper.” I joined Dad...

Calipari and Mitchell share thoughts on Pat Summitt

Kevin Erpenbeck June 28, 2016

The sporting world lost an iconic legend early Tuesday morning when Hall of Fame coach Pat Summitt died after battling early onset dementia, Alzheimer's type.Summitt, 64, was a pioneer of women's college...

UK Elder Care Coordinator, Terri Weber, holds a sign that participants can use to showcase who they took the tour for. 

Virtual Dementia Tour to provide insight on the condition

Jamilyn Hall May 9, 2016

This Wednesday UK employees — and retirees— can understand what having dementia is like via virtual tour.  “The Virtual Dementia Tour is a product of Second Wind Dreams. It was developed by a women...

Load More Stories