Alzheimer's News

Posted November 25, 2009:

• Alzheimer's: Destructive Amyloid-Beta Protein May Also Be Essential for Normal Brain Function
• New Cause for Alzheimer Disease

Posted November 24, 2009:

• Alzheimer's Research Sheds Light on Potential Treatments for Urinary Tract Infections
• Polyphenols and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Boost the Birth of New Neurons, Study Finds

Posted November 23, 2009:

• Analyzing Structural Brain Changes in Alzheimer's Disease

Posted November 22, 2009:

• Researchers Find New Piece of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Puzzle

Posted November 19, 2009:

• Surgery Not Linked to Memory Problems in Older Patients

Posted November 17, 2009:

• New Neuroimaging Analysis Technique Identifies Impact of Alzheimer's Disease Gene in Healthy Brains

Posted November 16, 2009:

• Protein Changes in Heart Strengthen Link Between Alzheimer's Disease and Chronic Heart Failure
• Potential Treatment for Huntington's Disease

Posted November 13, 2009:

• Scientists Solve Structure of NMDA Receptor Unit That Could Be Drug Target for Neurological Diseases
• High Blood Pressure and Markers of Inflammation in Blood More Common in Offspring of Parents With Alzheimer's Disease

Posted November 12, 2009:

• NSAIDs Prevent Early Sign of Alzheimer Disease in Mice
• Novel Mouse Gene Suppresses Alzheimer's Plaques And Tangles
• Unravelling The Pathology Of Dementia

Posted November 11, 2009:

• Scientists Decipher The Formation Of Lasting Memories

Posted November 10, 2009:

• Reduced Muscle Strength Associated With Risk For Alzheimer's
• Amyloid Beta Protein Gets Bum Rap

Posted November 9, 2009:

• Blood Test Identifies Women At Risk From Alzheimer's
• Unique Micronail Chip Makes Electronics And Bio Cells Communicate

Posted November 6, 2009:

• Hybrid Molecules Show Promise For Exploring, Treating Alzheimer's

Posted November 4, 2009:

• Dementia: Rare Brain Disorder Is Highly Hereditary

Posted November 2, 2009:

• Dysfunctional Protein Dynamics Behind Neurological Disease?

Posted October 28, 2009:

• Statins Show Dramatic Drug And Cell Dependent Effects In The Brain
• Does Diabetes Speed Up Memory Loss In Alzheimer's Disease?
• Member Of NFL Hall Of Fame Diagnosed With Degenerative Brain Disease
• Benefit Of Memantine In The Treatment Of Alzheimer's Disease Not Proven

Posted October 27, 2009:

• Is It A Visual Problem Or Alzheimer's? New Data Helps Doctors Make The Diagnosis

Posted October 23, 2009:

• Manipulating Brain Inflammation May Help Clear Brain Of Amyloid Plaques, Researchers Say

Posted October 22, 2009:

• Alzheimer's Lesions Found In The Retina
• Blood Test Shows Promise For Early Diagnosis Of Alzheimer's Disease

Posted October 21, 2009:

• Alzheimer's Researchers Find High Protein Diet Shrinks Brain

Posted October 20, 2009:

• Dementia As A Terminal Illness: Understanding Clinical Course Of Disease Leads To Better End-of-Life Care
• Protein Engineering Advancing Alzheimer’s Research

Posted October 18, 2009:

• Alzheimer's Disease: Amyloid Precursor Protein Good, Bad Or Both?

Posted October 16, 2009:

• Scientists Remove Amyloid Plaques From Brains Of Live Animals With Alzheimer's Disease

Posted October 13, 2009:

• Declines In Other Thinking And Learning Skills May Precede Memory Loss In Alzheimer's Disease
• Protective Role For Copper In Alzheimer’s Disease

Posted October 12, 2009:

• New Findings About Brain Proteins Suggest Possible Way To Fight Alzheimer's
• Enzyme May Be A Key To Alzheimer's-Related Cell Death
• Living With Dementia: Study Shows How Complex It Can Be For Patients And Carers

Posted October 4, 2009:

• Difficulties With Daily Activities Associated With Progression To Dementia

Posted October 2, 2009:

• Risk Of Abnormally Slow Heart Rate Twice As High In Those Taking Drugs To Slow Alzheimer's

Posted September 30, 2009:

• Protein Inhibitor Helps Rid Brain Of Toxic Tau Protein

Posted September 29, 2009:

• Natural Compound In Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Oleocanthal May Help Prevent, Treat Alzheimer's
• Impaired Kidney Function Linked To Cognitive Decline In Elderly

Posted September 25, 2009:

• Sleep Loss Linked To Increase In Alzheimer's Plaques
• Gammaglobulin Treatment For Alzheimer's Disease To Be Tested

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