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Alzheimer's Research Yields Potential Drug Target
Scientists have found
laboratory evidence that a
cluster of peptides may be
the toxic agent in
Alzheimer's disease.
Scientists say the discovery
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Alzheimer's Symptoms Reversed: Blood Stem Cell Growth Factor Reverses Memory Decline In Mice
A human growth factor that
stimulates blood stem cells
to proliferate in bone
marrow reverses memory
impairment in mice
... > full story
X-rays For Early Alzheimer's Disease Detection
Researchers have
demonstrated a new, highly
detailed x-ray imaging
technique that could be
developed into a method for
early diagnosis of
... > full story
Student’s Design Helps Piece Together Parts Of The Alzheimer’s Puzzle
Extensive research in care
homes across South East
England has prompted a
student to design a jigsaw
puzzle especially for people
... > full story
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MicroRNAs Hold Promise For Treating Diseases In Blood Vessels
July 5, 2009 — A newly discovered mechanism controls whether muscle cells in blood vessels hasten the development of both atherosclerosis and Alzheimer's disease, according to a new ... > full story -
Blood Flow In Alzheimer's Disease
June 29, 2009 — Scientists have discovered that endothelin converting enzyme-2 (ECE-2) may cause the decrease in cerebral blood flow seen in Alzheimer's ... > full story -
Measuring Brain Atrophy In Patients With Mild Cognitive Impairment
June 28, 2009 — Scientists have shown that a fully automated procedure called Volumetric MRI -- which measures the "memory centers" of the brain and compares them to expected size -- is effective in predicting the ... > full story -
Mad Cow And Related Diseases: Copper Linked To Normal Functioning Of Prions
June 28, 2009 — Researchers have discovered a link between copper and the normal functioning of prion proteins, which are associated with transmissible spongiform encephalopathy diseases such as Cruetzfeldt-Jakob in ... > full story -
Early Alzheimer's: Not Remembering What Is Important To Remember
June 28, 2009 — People in very early stages of Alzheimer's disease already have trouble focusing on what is important to remember, psychologists ... > full story -
Statins Can Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease, According To New Study
June 28, 2009 — High cholesterol levels are considered to be a risk factor not only for cardiovascular disease including stroke, but also for the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Therefore, many cholesterol ... > full story -
New Mechanism For Amyloid Beta Protein's Toxic Impact On The Alzheimer's Brain
June 24, 2009 — Scientists have uncovered a novel mechanism linking soluble amyloid b protein with the synaptic injury and memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD). The research provides critical new ... > full story -
PET Scans May Improve Accuracy Of Dementia Diagnosis
June 22, 2009 — A new study shows that the use of positron emission tomography (PET) scans may improve the accuracy of dementia diagnoses early in disease onset for more than one out of four ... > full story -
Cerebrospinal Fluid Shows Alzheimer's Disease Deterioration Much Earlier
June 19, 2009 — It is possible to determine which patients run a high risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and the dementia associated with it, even in patients with minimal memory ... > full story -
Depression May Increase Alzheimer's Risk In People With Memory Problems
June 17, 2009 — People with memory problems who are depressed are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease compared to people who are not depressed, reports a new study. However, the research also shows that the ... > full story
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