Category Archives: Alzheimer's Research

Alzheimers Research is Impeded when Mixed with Politics

Since the death of President Ronald Reagan, Alzheimer’s disease has evolved into a hot button issue for Right and Left wingers alike. Public opinion has swayed in favor of increased funding to treat this devastating illness.
Not too long ago, the government decided that it would spend over $600 million on Alzheimer’s research. Some critics say [...]

Scientists make discovery in Alzheimer’s

Scientists make discovery in Alzheimer’sPhysOrg – New results, trial for Alzheimer’s vaccine , May 09, 2005 Alzheimer’s disease now 100 years old , October 30, 2006 British scientists eye breakthrough test for Alzheimers , October 30, 2006 Scientists Develop New Treatments for Alzheimer s
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Cats Can Get Alzheimer’s: Study

Cats Can Get Alzheimer’s: Study Austin American-Statesman – WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6 (HealthDay News) — Cats can develop a feline form of Alzheimer’s disease, say U.K. and U.S. researchers who identified a protein that can build up in brain nerve cells and cause mental deterioration. “This newly-discovered protein
Alzheimer’s: New Hope MSNBC – Dec. [...]

Chinese scientists help ease Alzheimer’s disease

Chinese scientists help ease Alzheimer’s disease China Daily, China - Nov 27, 2006 A century after German doctor Alois Alzheimer (1864-1915) described the first documented case of Alzheimer’s disease — a serious cognitive decline suffered by
What is Alzheimer’s? Times Herald-Record, NY - Dec 5, 2006 Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, a group of [...]

Neurochem: promising results for next generation Alzheimer’s drug

Neurochem: promising results for next generation Alzheimer’s drug  Pharmaceutical Business Review - Nov 06 12:44 PM Phase II trial results for Alzhemed (tramiprosate) demonstrate efficacy in mild Alzheimers disease patients while being both safe and well tolerated. Considering current treatment offers only a modest improvement in symptoms, Alzhemed represents a potentially exciting disease-modifying approach and could potentially [...]

Little Benefit From Antipsychotics In Alzheimer’s, Study Suggests

Little Benefit From Antipsychotics In Alzheimer’s, Study Suggests  Science Daily - Oct 16 9:38 AM Alzheimer’s patients prescribed antipsychotic drugs for delusions, agitation or aggression do no better than those who take a placebo.Save to My Web
Get High, Prevent Alzheimers  Runner’s World - Oct 06 7:38 AM Okay, nobody’s actually recommending that you smoke a couple of [...]