New Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Promise
Slashdot - Jul 24 1:05 AM
An anonymous reader writes “The Herald Sun is reporting that researchers may have some progress to report on the Alzheimer’s front. A new drug, called PBT2, was developed by a Melbourne-based biotech firm that has been showing some promising results. From the article: ‘Early clinical testing has confirmed the drug is fast-acting. Levels of amyloid dropped by 60 per cent within 24 hours of a Save to My Web
Stateline Area Health Notes
Beloit Daily News - Jul 04 3:15 PM
IMMUNIZATION CLINIC 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. July 12 at the Masonic Temple, 229 W. Grand Ave, Beloit. Information, call the Rock County Health Department - South Office, (608)364-2010Save to My Web
Member states of the European Union reach agreement on Framework Programme for Research and Innovation in Europe
SeedQuest - Jul 24 4:28 PM
Today the European Competitiveness Council has reached a political agreement between member states on the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Development (FP7) which will be the EUs main instrument for funding Community scientific research and technological development from 2007 2013. FP7 will pave the way towards the development of a knowledge-based bio-economy and society in Europe.Save to My Web
Drug Slows Pre-Alzheimer’s Brain Shrinkage
HealthCentral.com - Jul 17 1:30 PM
MONDAY, July 17 (HealthDay News) — The Alzheimer’s drug Aricept (donepezil) slows the rate of brain shrinkage in some people with mild cognitive impairment, a pre-Alzheimer’s disease condition, U.S. researchers report.Save to My Web
North Bulletin Board
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Jul 27 7:07 AM
Butler — The Maridon Museum, 322 N. McKean St., will hold an introductory class on Japanese brush painting Saturday for adults and children age 10 and older. Brushes, ink, and paper will be provided. Fee, including supplies and light refreshments, is $12 for members and $15 for others.Save to My Web
GEORGENA WILLIAMS
Paris Beacon - Jul 27 11:39 AM
Georgena Williams, 84, of Paris, died at 4:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at Paris Health Care Center. She was a homemaker. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at the Stewart and Carroll Funeral Home. Burial is in Vermilion Cemetery.Save to My Web
Memory Walk ‘06 Slated for September 9
KWWL-TV Iowa City - Jul 28 8:27 AM
Join hundreds of East Central Iowans on Saturday, September 9 th for Memory Walk - the Alzheimer’s Association’s trademark fundraising event to help those battling Alzheimer’s disease.Save to My Web