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Diet May Affect Alzheimer's Disease Risk
June 17, 2013 The lipidation states (or modifications) in certain proteins in the brain that are related to the development of Alzheimer disease appear to differ depending on genotype and cognitive diseases, and ... > full story -
New Drug Reverses Loss of Brain Connections in Alzheimer's
June 17, 2013 The first experimental drug to boost brain synapses lost in Alzheimer's disease has been developed by researchers. The drug, called NitroMemantine, combines two FDA-approved medicines to stop the ... > full story -
Blocking Overactive Receptor in Alzheimer's Recovers Memory Loss and More, Mouse Study Suggests
June 17, 2013 A new study shows that memory pathology in older mice with Alzheimer's disease can be reversed with ... > full story -
Alzheimer's Brain Change Measured in Humans
June 12, 2013 Scientists have measured a significant and potentially pivotal difference between the brains of patients with an inherited form of Alzheimer's disease and healthy family members who do not carry a ... > full story -
Commonly Prescribed Drugs May Influence the Onset and Progression of Alzheimer's Disease
June 12, 2013 Multiple drug classes commonly prescribed for common medical conditions are capable of influencing the onset and progression of Alzheimer's disease, according to ... > full story -
Alzheimer's and Low Blood Sugar in Diabetes May Trigger a Vicious Cycle
June 10, 2013 Diabetes-associated episodes of low blood sugar may increase the risk of developing dementia, while having dementia or even milder forms of cognitive impairment may increase the risk of experiencing ... > full storyMore: -
Rapid, Irregular Heartbeat May Be Linked to Problems With Memory and Thinking
June 5, 2013 People who develop a type of irregular heartbeat common in old age called atrial fibrillation may also be more likely to develop problems with memory and thinking, according to new ... > full story -
Alzheimer's Disease Drugs Linked to Reduced Risk of Heart Attacks
June 5, 2013 Drugs that are used for treating Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages are linked to a reduced risk of heart attacks and death, according to a large study of over 7,000 people with ... > full story -
Exposure to General Anaesthesia Could Increase the Risk of Dementia in Elderly by 35 Percent
June 1, 2013 Exposure to general anaesthesia increases the risk of dementia in the elderly by 35 percent, says new ... > full story -
Blood Test to Diagnose Alzheimer's in Earliest Stage?
May 29, 2013 Blood offers promise as a way to detect Alzheimer’s disease at its earliest onset, researchers say. They envision a test that would detect distinct metabolic signatures in blood plasma that are ... > full story
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