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August 20, 2008
Yeast: A Cure for Parkinson’s?
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August 20, 2008
Colors Make Surgery More Precise
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August 19, 2008
Recovering From West Nile Virus
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August 19, 2008
Epileptics at Higher Risk of Drowning
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Ultrasound Predicts Heart Attacks?
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August 18, 2008
Sexual Problems Linked to Life Experiences
-
August 15, 2008
Can Physical Cues Signal Dementia?
Research suggests that exercise can benefit the brain as well as
the body
-
August 15, 2008
A Look at Vision in America
-
August 14, 2008
Chemo Combo Promising for Lung Cancer
-
August 13, 2008
Physical Frailty Could Predict Alzheimer's Disease
Waning of strength, agility tied to brain damage, even in the
absence of dementia
-
August 13, 2008
Immediate Weight Loss Key for Diabetics
-
August 12, 2008
PET Scans May Help Detect Alzheimer's Brain Plaques
Injectable marker spots deposits, could be used to assess drugs in
clinical trials
-
August 12, 2008
Frailty Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
-
August 12, 2008
Stopping Decline in Organ Function
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August 12, 2008
Obesity Is Not Always the Enemy
-
August 12, 2008
Prostate Screening Awareness
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Want to live a long life? Run
People who want to live a long and healthy life might want to take
up running.
-
August 11, 2008
Brain imaging may allow Alzheimer's diagnosis
An imaging method known as a PET scan may enable doctors to
determine whether a person has "plaques" in the brain that are a
hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, according to a Finnish study
published on Monday.
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Physical frailty linked to dementia pathology
Physical weakness or "frailty" among elderly people can be an early
indicator of the presence of abnormal brain plaque and tangles
characteristic of Alzheimer's disease, even before the onset of
memory problems, a new study hints.
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August 11, 2008
Iron Imbalance
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August 11, 2008
The Future of Heart Disease
-
August 8, 2008
Dog Could Help Those Going Blind
-
August 8, 2008
GI Bleeding Linked to Stroke Deaths
-
August 7, 2008
Hormone Level Key for Dialysis Patients
-
August 7, 2008
Fish Keeps Brain Healthy
-
August 6, 2008
New Form of Hearing Loss
-
August 6, 2008
Promising Treatment for Alzheimer’s
-
August 5, 2008
Fish May Ward Off Dementia and Stroke
Those rich in omega-3 fatty acids can reduce risk by 26%, study
finds
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August 5, 2008
Dialysis Risks
-
August 5, 2008
Computers Predict ALS
-
August 5, 2008
Diet and Diabetes
-
August 4, 2008
Dementia Isn't Just for the Well Off
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Offspring of moms with Alzheimer's also at risk
Having a mother with Alzheimer's disease (AD) may raise a person's
risk of developing the dreaded memory-robbing disease, new research
suggests.
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August 1, 2008
Predicting Survival for Lou Gehrig's
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Prescription Drugs: Killers in a Bottle?
-
July 31, 2008
New drugs for Alzheimer's disease show progress
Despite some recent dramatic failures, Alzheimer's disease
researchers say they have never been more encouraged by the wealth
of promising new treatments being studied for the brain-wasting
disease.
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July 30, 2008
Advances Made Against Alzheimer's Disease
Antihistamines, immune therapy among ideas that could lead to new
treatments, experts say
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Being Single in Midlife Could Raise Risk for Dementia Later
But worrying about things could be protective, a second study
suggests
-
July 30, 2008
Moms With Alzheimer's May Pass on Risk to Kids
The genetic link isn't there for fathers, researchers say
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July 30, 2008
Type 2 Diabetes Often Follows Gestational Diabetes
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July 30, 2008
Stem Cells for Better Blood Clotting
-
July 30, 2008
Cholesterol Drugs May Protect Memory
-
July 30, 2008
Earlier Cancer Detection?
-
July 29, 2008
Family History May Add to Alzheimer's Puzzle
Genes play only a part of underlying risk for dementia, study
suggests
-
Tau drug shows early promise in Alzheimer's
An Alzheimer's drug that attacks abnormal tangles in the brain
appeared to slow progression of the disease, British researchers
said on Tuesday, but doctors cautioned that the results are early.
-
'De-Tangling' Alzheimer's Drug Shows Promise
Patients' cognition improved as medication rid brain of matted
protein, researchers say
-
'Biomarkers' May Help Spot, Track Alzheimer's
A number of molecules in blood and spinal fluid seem likely
candidates, researchers say
-
Alzheimer's disease improves with new drug
Treatment with the experimental metal-protein attenuating compound
PBT2 is a safe and tolerable means of improving executive function
in patients with Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests.
-
Thyroid Hormone May Boost Women's Alzheimer's Risk
Low and high thyrotropin levels associated with disease incidence,
but not in men
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July 29, 2008
Warning for Migraine With Aura
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July 29, 2008
Early Signs of Alzheimer's
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July 29, 2008
Ditch the Pounds for Good!
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July 29, 2008
Fishing Out Atherosclerosis Prevention
-
Dual diabetes drugs help stave off Alzheimer's
Diabetics who take insulin plus a diabetes pill have a lower risk
of developing Alzheimer's disease than diabetics who take insulin
alone, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
-
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Might Help Prevent Alzheimer's
In one study, use of statin medications halved the risk
-
Rates of Mild Cognitive Impairment Higher Than Expected
More men, women may develop Alzheimer's than previously thought,
researchers say
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July 28, 2008
Allon drug boosts memory in pre-Alzheimer patients
A nasal spray made by Allon Therapeutics Inc significantly improved
memory in patients with mild cognitive impairment -- a precursor to
Alzheimer's disease, researchers reported on Monday.
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Alzheimer's Treatment Trials May Have Special Challenges
Studies may need larger pools of participants to accurately assess
if drugs are effective
-
Fitness protects brain in Alzheimer's patients
People in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease who are more
physically fit had less shrinkage in areas of the brain that are
important for memory, researchers said on Sunday.
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MRIs show promise for early Alzheimer's diagnosis
Researchers have used magnetic resonance imaging scans to locate
Alzheimer's-like plaques in rabbits, bringing researchers a step
closer to being able to diagnose the disease using ordinary MRI
equipment.
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Dementia Underestimated in Developing Countries
Standard criteria too restrictive, gap with higher-income nations
smaller, group says
-
Alzheimer's Patients React Poorly to 'Elderspeak'
Talking to them like children brings out more resistance, study
found
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July 27, 2008
Blood Pressure Drugs May Protect Against Alzheimer's
Patients taking ARBs 45% less likely to have delirium, be in
nursing homes, die
-
MRI Captures Alzheimer's Lesions
International meeting to hear that conventional imaging showed
brain plaques in rabbits
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Most Fit Have Less Brain Atrophy From Alzheimer's
Even moderate exercise, done regularly, improves quality of life
-
July 25, 2008
Larger Liver Transplant Pool
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July 25, 2008
Hope for Advanced Liver Cancer
-
July 25, 2008
Stopping the Stomach Flu
-
July 24, 2008
Pet Doors Opening at Assisted Living Centers
The health benefits of an animal's companionship can be
significant, experts say
-
July 24, 2008
Tobacco Plants Treat Cancer
-
July 23, 2008
Mouse Model to Aid Sinusitis Research
Genetically engineered rodents will help in study of loss of smell,
researcher says
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July 23, 2008
Veggies may Prevent Blindness
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July 22, 2008
Memory Problems Tied to Sound Processing Disorder
Inability to filter out background noise may be indicator of mild
impairment, study says
-
July 21, 2008
Heart Disease and Happiness
-
Alzheimer's Research Brings Progress, Setbacks
Once-promising vaccine fails to ease symptoms, but old drug offers
new hope
-
July 18, 2008
Studies show mixed success in Alzheimer's fight
A new drug showed promise at treating Alzheimer's disease, but an
experimental vaccine that cleared brain-clogging plaques failed to
improve memory or help patients live longer, researchers said on
Thursday.
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July 17, 2008
Health Care Providers Can Prevent Falls
-
Exercise Might Slow Brain Shrinkage in Alzheimer’s Patients
-
July 17, 2008
Organ Transplants Linked to Cancer
-
Scientists find key brain circuits for attention
Scientists have identified the brain circuits that play a key role
in helping us pay attention, a finding that may help explain why
things go wrong in diseases such as Alzheimer's and attention
deficit disorders.
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July 16, 2008
Longer Life for Lung Cancer Patients
-
July 15, 2008
Diabetes Raises TB Risk
-
July 15, 2008
Exercise Might Slow Brain Shrinkage in Alzheimer's Patients
Study found those who were more fit had larger brains
-
July 14, 2008
Physical activity may slow Alzheimer's disease
Maintaining a higher level of physical fitness may preserve the
brain volume in patients who are in the early stages of Alzheimer's
disease, new study findings suggest.
-
REFILE: New genetic mutation tied to Alzheimer's
disease
Scientists have found evidence that a mutation in a gene called
CALHM1 that results in abnormal calcium signaling influences the
risk of Alzheimer's disease, a devastating neurodegenerative
disease that affects nearly 18 million people in the world.
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July 14, 2008
Hope for Young Breast Cancer Patients
-
July 14, 2008
DETECTing Declining Minds
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July 11, 2008
New genetic mutation tied to Alzheimer's disease
Scientists have found evidence that a mutation in a gene called
CALHM1 that results in abnormal calcium signaling influences the
risk of Alzheimer's disease, a devastating neurodegenerative
disease that affects early 18 million people in the world.
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July 11, 2008
Molecule May Ease Alzheimer’s Symptoms
-
July 11, 2008
New imaging technique may spot Alzheimer's earlier
An automated system for measuring brain tissue with magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) can help doctors more accurately diagnose
Alzheimer's disease at an earlier stage, according to a new study.
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July 10, 2008
Sleep Problems and Menopause
-
July 9, 2008
Recycling to Treat Cancer
-
July 9, 2008
New drug seen promising in Huntington's disease
Medivation Inc said on Monday its experimental drug, Dimebon, was
shown in a mid-stage trial to significantly improve cognitive
function in patients with Huntington's disease, sending the
company's shares up 16 percent.
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July 8, 2008
New System for Dental Restorations
-
July 8, 2008
New Drug for Advanced Thyroid Cancer
-
July 8, 2008
Device Tracks Progress of Lung Cancer
-
July 7, 2008
Best Treatment for Heart Problems
-
July 3, 2008
More 90-Plus Women Than Men Prone to Dementia
But far more women live to be that old, study authors note
-
Health Tip: Giving Medications to People With Alzheimer's
Offer clear instructions
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July 2, 2008
Grape seed extract may fight Alzheimer's
A red grape seed extract that packs the punch of red wine --
without the alcohol -- could help protect against memory loss due
to Alzheimer's disease, research in mice suggests.
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Mental Test Spots Alzheimer's Risk
Questionnaire for those close to patient pinpointed who was likely
to progress to dementia
-
July 1, 2008
New Clues to Pancreatitis
-
July 1, 2008
Research Links Low HDL Levels With Memory Loss
But experts aren't ready to embrace the findings as fact
-
June 30, 2008
Childhood IQ May Determine Dementia Risk
-
Hearing Loss May Signal More Trouble
-
June 28, 2008
Alzheimer's Drug Shows Early Promise
Slowed cognitive decline in patients
without ApoE4 gene, trial shows
-
Staying Social May Keep Dementia at Bay
Study in older women found friends, family helped minds stay sharp
-
June 27, 2008
Scientists ID Alzheimer’s Gene
-
June 26, 2008
Knee Patients Take a Stand
-
June 26, 2008
Heel Test Reveals Osteoporosis Risk
-
June 26, 2008
Low Childhood IQ Tied to Dementia in Old Age
Findings apply to vascular dementia, not Alzheimer's, researchers
say
-
Gene Variant May Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease
The finding could open the door to improved treatments
-
June 25, 2008
Detecting Alzheimer’s Earlier with MRI
-
June 25, 2008
Stopping Male Incontinence
-
June 25, 2008
Alzheimer's Drug May Reduce Preemie Brain Injury
Memantine could protect newborns with compromised blood, oxygen
supply, study suggests
-
Brain Scans Detect Alzheimer's Disease Quickly
New technique could speed the diagnosis, French researchers say
-
June 23, 2008
Using Nanotechnology to Kill Cancer
-
June 23, 2008
Coffee Could Lower Death Risk
-
June 20, 2008
Gene Variation May Block Cholesterol Drugs
-
June 20, 2008
Spinal fluid protein points to Alzheimer's test
Postmortem studies have identified an abnormal complex of two
proteins in the spinal fluid of people with various degrees of
cognitive impairment. Researchers say it could lead to a test for
early Alzheimer's disease.
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June 19, 2008
Hypertension Traced to Childhood
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June 19, 2008
Alzheimer's Protein Tied to HIV Progression
ApoE4 molecule appears to push a faster course of disease,
researchers say
-
June 18, 2008
Fever Linked to Fatal Heart Disease
-
June 18, 2008
Smoking Vaccine Being Developed
-
June 18, 2008
Elan, Wyeth drug helps some Alzheimer's patients
Elan and Wyeth's key new drug bapineuzumab worked for a substantial
proportion of Alzheimer's disease patients in an intermediate
clinical trial, supporting a prior decision to start final phase
III tests.
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June 17, 2008
Reducing Cholesterol
-
June 17, 2008
Stem Cells to Fight Muscle Aging
-
June 17, 2008
Fighting Disease with Food
-
June 17, 2008
FDA Orders Warning Label on Older Antipsychotics
Drugs increase risk of death among elderly patients with dementia,
agency says
-
June 16, 2008
Where a Mammography is Done Makes a Difference
-
June 16, 2008
Thyroid Problems Common in CKD Patients
-
June 16, 2008
A New Valve With No Open-Heart
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June 13, 2008
Eating Like Our Ancestors
-
June 13, 2008
Deadly Type Of Stroke Targets Mexican Americans and Women
-
June 12, 2008
Medicine for Alzheimer’s Patients: A Good Night’s
-
June 12, 2008
Promising drug fights Alzheimer's in three ways
A type of drug that may offer promise in treating Alzheimer's
disease works in three ways to fight the formation of "plaques" in
the brain that are a hallmark of the ailment, scientists said on
Wednesday.
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US life expectancy rises, Alzheimer's deaths mount
U.S. life expectancy hit a record high of 78.1 years in 2006 while
Alzheimer's disease crept up a notch to No. 6 on the list of
leading causes of death, U.S. health officials said on Wednesday.
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New Class of Drugs May Fight Alzheimer's
Cousin of some NSAIDS, it could prevent buildup of plaque in the
brain, study says
-
Sleep Apnea Linked to Memory Loss
Study finds disorder shrinks brain cells much the way alcohol,
Alzheimer's do
-
June 10, 2008
Care Improves With Electronic Records
-
June 9, 2008
Heart Failure Patients Unrealistic
-
June 9, 2008
Combo Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer
-
June 9, 2008
Active Social Life Delays Memory Loss
-
June 6, 2008
Understanding Cholesterol Drug
-
June 6, 2008
Diabetes Linked to Sleep Apnea
-
June 5, 2008
Combo Therapy Tackles Deadly Skin Cancer
-
June 5, 2008
Bladder and dementia therapy may be incompatible
In a study of elderly nursing home patients, those who took
medications for dementia called cholinesterase inhibitors and
medications for incontinence called anticholinergics at the same
time had a 50 percent faster decline in function than those who
were being treated only for dementia.
-
June 4, 2008
24 Hour Patch May Relieve RLS Symptoms
-
June 3, 2008
Another Step in Fighting Alzheimer’s
-
June 3, 2008
How Prostate Cancer Fuels Itself
-
June 2, 2008
Extra Pounds Increase Knee, Hip Risks
-
June 2, 2008
Bacteria Battles IBD
-
June 2, 2008
Cancer Survivors Stuck in Limbo
-
May 31, 2008
Alzheimer's brain plaques cleared in mice
Protein accumulations, or plaques, characteristic of Alzheimer's
disease can be eliminated from the brains of mice, researchers
report, by encouraging scavenger immune cells called macrophages to
do their work.
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Green Tea Antioxidant May Help Prevent Alzheimer's
The science looks hopeful, but it's still too early to make a
dietary recommendation, experts say
-
Health Tip: Diet for People With Alzheimer's
Help them eat properly
-
May 30, 2008
Heart Care Comes Up Short
-
May 30, 2008
Steer Clear of Antioxidants During Cancer Treatment
-
May 29, 2008
Common painkillers have anti-Alzheimer's effect
Pooled data from six studies suggest that all painkillers
classified as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs --
including aspirin, ibuprofen and celecoxib -- reduce the risk of
developing Alzheimer dementia to a similar extent.
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Ibuprofen No Better at Reducing Alzheimer's Risk
Aspirin, naproxen as effective, but experts don't endorse use of
the drugs to combat dementia
-
Study IDs Gene for Late-Onset Alzheimer's
Finding could lead to more effective drugs to slow progression of
disease
-
May 28, 2008
NSAIDs and Alzheimer’s: They All Reduce the Risk
-
May 27, 2008
Antipsychotics Dangerous for Elderly With Dementia
Study finds those on drugs more likely to wind up in hospital or
die
-
May 24, 2008
Health Tip: Talk to Loved Ones About Your Alzheimer's
Share information and feelings with family and friends
-
May 16, 2008
Chinese club moss may help Alzheimer's
An extract from Chinese club moss shows promise as a treatment for
people with Alzheimer's disease, researchers report after analyzing
combined data from multiple trials conducted in China.
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May 15, 2008
Retired US justice O'Connor speaks on Alzheimer's
Retired U.S. Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O'Connor made a rare
public appearance on Wednesday with emotional testimony in Congress
in which she told how Alzheimer's disease had forced her to bring
her husband to work with her.
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May 13, 2008
Therapy Improves Vision
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May 12, 2008
Anti-inflammatories did not ward off dementia
Giving elderly people either Aleve or Celebrex, two
anti-inflammatory painkilling drugs, did nothing to ward off the
mental decline associated with the onset of Alzheimer's disease,
researchers said on Monday.
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Celebrex, Naproxen Won't Prevent Mental Decline
New findings suggest daily use of naproxen might even harm
cognitive function
-
May 9, 2008
Flavonoids May Help Treat Alzheimer's
Compounds found in fruits and vegetables reduced brain plaques in
mouse experiments
-
Health Tip: Coping With Alzheimer's
Keep performing daily tasks
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May 6, 2008
Ibuprofen Linked to Reduced Alzheimer's Risk
Other painkillers show some benefit, but more research needed,
study says
-
Shorter arms, legs tied to greater dementia risk
People with shorter arms and legs may be more likely to develop
Alzheimer's disease, and poor nutrition in early life is the
probable culprit, according to new research published in Neurology.
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Long-term ibuprofen use cut Alzheimer's risk:
study
People who took the painkiller ibuprofen for more than five years
had a 40 percent lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, U.S.
researchers said on Monday.
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May 3, 2008
Sleep Troubles Vary Between Alzheimer's Patients, Caregivers
Their difficulties with slumber are not always connected,
researchers say
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May 2, 2008
Health Tip: Activities for People With Alzheimer's
Suggestions to keep busy
-
May 1, 2008
Drugmakers win appeal on Alzheimer's drug use in
UK
A British appeals court on Thursday ruled the country's healthcare
cost-effectiveness watchdog had acted unfairly in the way it
decided to restrict access to Alzheimer's drugs, in a victory for
drugmakers and patients.
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Alzheimer's Disease Risk Factors May Be Gender-Specific
French study finds depression, stroke key factors in progression
toward dementia
-
Experimental Drug Eases Symptoms of Mild Alzheimer's
Tarenflurbil lessened decline in functional ability, British study
concludes
-
April 30, 2008
Disease-modifying drug may slow Alzheimer's
disease
The results of a clinical trial suggest that a new drug slows the
functional decline seen in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease,
according to a report in the online issue of The Lancet Neurology.
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April 29, 2008
Heavy people's brains may age faster
Middle-aged people who are overweight or obese have lower levels of
certain brain chemicals that signal good brain health and function,
according to a new study using high-tech brain scans.
-
April 26, 2008
When It Comes to Memory, It's All About Location
Proteasomes that control protein levels could key future treatments
for Alzheimer's
-
April 25, 2008
German team finds new way to fight Alzheimer's
A new kind of drug designed to "hitch-hike" into cells reversed
signs of Alzheimer's disease when injected into the brains of mice
and may become a potent new treatment for humans, German scientists
said on Thursday.
-
Study Details New Molecular Approach to Preventing Alzheimer's
The concept calls for targeting an enzyme within brain cells
-
April 24, 2008
Enzyme Beneficial to Alzheimer's Plays Darker Role in Other
Dementia
Finding could mean changing animal models used for future research
-
April 21, 2008
Filling in the Alzheimer's 'Race Gap'
Black and Hispanics often labor under misconceptions about the
disease, researchers discover
-
April 19, 2008
Patients often relieved after dementia diagnosis
Doctors should not hesitate to sensitively relay a dementia
diagnosis to their patients as such information is not likely to
prompt a catastrophic emotional reaction, reports Dr. Brian D.
Carpenter.
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Baxter Alzheimer's drug promising in small study
Baxter International Inc said Thursday its Gammagard intravenous
plasma-based treatment helped improve mental function in a small
study of patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease.
-
Health Tip: Talking to a Person With Alzheimer's Disease
Suggestions to help improve communication
-
April 18, 2008
Mid-life high cholesterol raises Alzheimer's risk
High cholesterol levels in your 40s may raise the chance of
developing Alzheimer's disease decades later, according to a study
underscoring the importance of health factors in middle age on risk
for the brain ailment.
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April 18, 2008
Drugs Cause Cognitive Problems for Seniors
-
Experimental Alzheimer's Drug Shows Promise
Analysis of early study found cognitive function improved in
patients
-
April 17, 2008
Men More Likely to Develop Cognitive Problems
They face greater risk of losing memory and thinking skills, study
finds
-
Exercise Could Cut Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment
It may produce chemicals that protect the brain, study suggests
-
Smoking, Drinking, Cholesterol May Be Alzheimer's Risk Factors
Behaviors in midlife can have an impact decades later, studies
suggest
-
April 16, 2008
High Doses of Vitamin E Lengthen Lives of Alzheimer's Patients
Study found those who took 2,000 IUs a day lived 26% longer
-
Most Early-Onset Dementia Not Alzheimer's
Other neurodegenerative, autoimmune diseases are more often cause,
study finds
-
April 12, 2008
Whites fare worst with Alzheimer's disease
Whites with Alzheimer's disease have shorter survival than their
African American and Latino counterparts, according to data
obtained from more than 30 US Alzheimer's Disease Centers.
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Mild dementia may not preclude driving
Many people with early Alzheimer's disease or mild dementia may
initially be able to drive safely. However, "their driving skills
predictably decline over 1 to 2 years to a level that often
precludes safe driving," according to Dr. Brian R. Ott of the
Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders Center at Rhode Island
Hospital, in Providence.
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When a Mind Begins to Disappear: A Young Family's Journey to the
Dark Side
'I thought Alzheimer's, I thought gray hair,' says Chicago father
of 3 who has early-onset version of disease.
-
April 10, 2008
Low insulin linked to Alzheimer's disease risk
Impaired insulin response appears to be involved in the development
of Alzheimer's disease, according to findings from a long-term
population-based study conducted in Sweden.
-
Diabetes in Middle Age Raises Alzheimer's Risk
Researchers speculate that insulin problems could damage blood
vessels in the brain
-
Caffeine May Block High Cholesterol Linked to Alzheimer's
Its ability to stabilize blood-brain barrier may play role in
neurological therapies
-
April 8, 2008
Depression may raise risk of Alzheimer's disease
People with a history of depression, especially if it begins early
in life, have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease,
according to a report in the current issue of the journal
Neurology. The risk does not appear to be influenced by structural
changes in the hippocampus or amygdala - areas of the brain
affected by the disease.
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April 8, 2008
Detecting Alzheimer’s Through the eye?
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Depression and Alzheimer's Risk Linked
But exact nature of the association isn't clear, study finds
-
April 6, 2008
Counseling benefits Alzheimer's disease caregivers
Individualized, long-term counseling appears to reduce the burden
and depressive symptoms felt by caregivers of people with
Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.
-
April 3, 2008
Antipsychotic Drugs of Little Benefit to Alzheimer's Patients
They offered some relief, but results were not statistically
significant
-
March 28, 2008
With Alzheimer's, It Takes a Family
Survey finds children and
their children are often involved in caring for loved one
-
March 27, 2008
Belly fat Linked to Dementia
-
March 27, 2008
Abdominal Fat Boosts Dementia Risk
Potbellies in midlife may flood brain with toxic substances,
researcher says
-
March 22, 2008
Gene Linked to Form of Parkinson's Disease
Finding could lead to better understanding of the incurable
neurological disorder
-
March 19, 2008
10 Million Baby Boomers Face Alzheimer's, Report Predicts
Alzheimer's group says estimate would effectively strain
health-care system
-
Balance in Old Age Tied to Brain Changes
Monitoring white matter levels may assist early identification of
walking problems
-
March 18, 2008
1 in 5 U.S. Seniors Struggles With Memory Lapses
Some progress to dementia, while others regain their skills,
researchers find
-
March 13, 2008
Health Tip: Early-Stage Alzheimer's
How to maintain some independence
-
March 10, 2008
Two Parents With Alzheimer's Raises Child's Risk
Any additional family history boosts odds of getting the disease
earlier, study finds
-
March 7, 2008
Memory Loss in Hyperactive State With Alzheimer's
Study suggests brains of patients get stuck in memory-deletion mode
-
March 4, 2008
Groups Issue New Dementia Drug Guidelines
Review finds little difference in effectiveness of 5 drugs
currently available
-
February 25, 2008
Antibiotic Use in Dementia Patients Questioned
Benefits are unclear, and resistance to drugs is a worry, study
says
-
February 20, 2008
Cognitive Impairment Declining in Older Adults
Education, wealth play big part in downward trend, study suggests
-
Learning Disabilities May Presage Later Language Problems
Findings suggest some individuals or families may have underlying
speech deficits
-
February 12, 2008
Attention to heart health good for the brain
A recent survey found that two out of three African Americans worry
about developing heart disease and two out of five are concerned
about developing Alzheimer's disease, yet only one in 20 are aware
that heart health is linked to brain health.
-
February 6, 2008
Alzheimer's Plaques Can Form in One Day
Study also notes that related neuronal damage follows soon after
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February 4, 2008
New Guideline Urges Screening for Fall Risk
Those with poor balance, dementia, vision loss most in peril, group
says
-
January 27, 2008
Alzheimer's Research Target May Be a Dead End
Amyloid inhibitors can't prevent brain plaque build-up, study
suggests
-
January 24, 2008
Driving Skills Decline Among People With Early Alzheimer's
Those with mild dementia had more crashes, almost 4 times more
likely to fail road tests
-
January 23, 2008
New Treatment for Macular Degeneration
-
January 17, 2008
Latest Study Says Statins Don't Slow Alzheimer's
Final answer may depend on outcomes of ongoing clinical trials,
expert says
-
Gene That Creates Cerebral Cortex Discovered
Could led to treatments for neurological damage from injuries,
disease
-
Cholesterol drugs don't protect against
Alzheimer's
The cholesterol-lowering benefits of statin drugs, such as Zocor
and Mevacor, do not prevent Alzheimer's disease or slow the
cognitive decline in the elderly, new research suggests.
-
January 16, 2008
Diabetes plus Alzheimer's gene ups dementia risk
Among individuals who carry the gene mutation associated with an
increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, the risk of dementia is
increased for those who also have diabetes, according to a study
reported in the Archives of Neurology.
-
January 15, 2008
Older Surgical Patients Face Greater Risk of Cognitive Problems
They're also more apt to die within a year, but education had
protective effect, study found
-
January 11, 2008
Arthritis drug may ease dementia: case-report
In a new report, US researchers describe the improvement in brain
function that occurred in a patient with Alzheimer's disease just
minutes after receiving an injection in the spine of the arthritis
drug Enbrel (also known as etanercept).
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January 10, 2008
Dementia Diagnosis Typically Means Death Within Five Years
British study does show age, sex, existing disability can alter
timetable
-
Gene mutation plus stroke increase dementia risk
Patients who have experienced a stroke and who are also carriers of
APOE4, the gene mutation associated with an increase risk of
Alzheimer's disease, have a greater risk of dementia compared with
individuals with just one - or none -- of these factors, according
to a report in the medical journal Neurology.
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December 28, 2007
Most older adults have brain disease: study
Results of a brain autopsy study indicate that most older adults
have significant brain pathology (disease), regardless of the
presence or absence of outward signs of dementia.
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December 28, 2007
Fish Oil May Help Prevent Alzheimer's
Omega-3 fatty acid boosts protein that destroys brain plaques,
study finds
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December 27, 2007
Diets of Alzheimer's patients lack many nutrients
People with Alzheimer's disease eat less nutritiously than their
peers without dementia, even in the early stages of the disease,
new research from Canada shows.
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December 26, 2007
Temporary Amnesia, Confusion Raise Stroke, Dementia Risk
Dutch study suggests these lapses need to be taken more seriously
-
December 18, 2007
Sugar promotes Alzheimer's-like disease in mice
Eating too much sugar could be bad for your brain as well as your
teeth, the results of a new study with mice suggests.
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December 16, 2007
A Little Help Can Boost Holiday Joy for Elderly
Loved ones can assist them to overcome issues of frailty or mental
health, experts say
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December 14, 2007
Dementia raises death risk in oldest elderly
Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia may have a
particularly strong impact on life expectancy among the oldest
elderly.
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High testosterone may impair memory: study
The results of a small study hint that high doses of testosterone
may have detrimental effects on memory and brain function in
elderly men, investigators at the University of Illinois at Chicago
report.
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December 11, 2007
Hypertension Linked to Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Study suggests it may cause the effect through cerebrovascular
disease
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Love in the World of Alzheimer's
New relationships for those with little memory leave spouses,
children facing their own altered reality, experts say
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December 6, 2007
Older brains become less coordinated
Forgot where you put your keys? Or your car?
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Aging Brains Get Out of Sync
'Senior moments' typical in later years, study suggests
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December 5, 2007
Observational Studies Often Overshadow Clinical Research
First findings seem to stick, even when controlled trials later
contradict them
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December 1, 2007
Cognitive activity may curb Alzheimer's risk
Doing crossword puzzles and other activities to keep your mind
active in old age appears to reduce the risk of mild cognitive
impairment, dementia and the risk of developing Alzheimer's
disease, Illinois-based researchers report based on a study they
conducted.
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High Blood Pressure Could Exacerbate Alzheimer's
Slowed blood flow to the brain may be to blame, MRI study shows
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November 30, 2007
Progesterone Won't Shield Women Against Alzheimer's
Mouse study shows no benefit for the female hormone
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November 29, 2007
Alzheimer's, high blood pressure linked in study
Having high blood pressure reduces blood flow in the brains of
Alzheimer's patients, making them more vulnerable to the effects of
the disease, researchers reported on Wednesday.
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November 28, 2007
Alzheimer drugs don't delay dementia onset: study
Giving Alzheimer's drugs to people with early memory problems does
not seem to delay the onset of the disease, researchers said on
Tuesday.
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November 13, 2007
Long-Term Beta Carotene Use May Protect Against Dementia
A beneficial effect was found after at least 15 years, study says
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November 7, 2007
Blood Pressure, Heartbeat Problems Aggravate Alzheimer's
Treating vascular conditions might lessen memory loss, study
suggests
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November 6, 2007
High blood pressure speeds Alzheimer's decline
High blood pressure appears to hasten the decline in mental
functioning that occurs in Alzheimer's disease, according to a
report in the journal Neurology. Atrial fibrillation, a common
heart beat disturbance, and chest pain, or "angina," seem to
produce a similar effect.
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November 1, 2007
Study estimates 2.4 million with Alzheimer's in US
About 10 percent of Americans aged 71 and up, or 2.4 million
people, have Alzheimer's disease and 1 million more have some other
form of dementia, researchers said Tuesday, offering figures lower
than some widely cited estimates.
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Stem Cells Restore Memory in Mice
Experiments point to ways to treat injury, stroke and even
Alzheimer's, experts say
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October 26, 2007
Blood Pressure Drug Might Work Against Alzheimer's
It prevents formation of beta-amyloid clumps in mice, study says
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October 24, 2007
Dementia in More Educated Hits Later But Harder
More schooling delayed disease onset, but decline was more rapid
afterward, study finds
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October 18, 2007
Alzheimer's drug side effects can be reduced
Although rivastigmine improves cognitive symptoms in patients with
Alzheimer's disease whether it is given twice or three times a day,
the three times a day dosing schedule tends to produce fewer side
effects and thus increase tolerability, researchers report in the
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry.
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Tooth Troubles Could Raise Dementia Risk
Fewer teeth in old age linked to mental woes, study finds
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October 15, 2007
Simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's risk
Researchers have developed a simple blood test that may be able to
predict whether mild lapses of memory could be an early sign of
Alzheimer's disease.
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Blood Test Might Spot Alzheimer's Early
18 proteins ID at-risk patients years before clinical diagnosis,
scientists say.
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October 12, 2007
Anti-dementia drugs effective over long-term
Although the patient's family may not notice, individuals with
Alzheimer's disease maintain a sustained response to anti-dementia
medications, investigators reported here this week.
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Health Tip: Symptoms of Depression in Alzheimer's Patients
May include feeling worthless, not eating
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October 8, 2007
Parkinson's Linked to Risk of Alzheimer's
Relatives of Parkinson's patients more likely to develop dementia,
study finds.
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October 3, 2007
Aricept ineffective for agitation of Alzheimer's
Donepezil (Aricept), a drug used to help preserve brain function in
patients with Alzheimer's disease, does little it seems to help
control the agitation often seen in patients with Alzheimer's
disease, according to a report in this week's New England Journal
of Medicine.
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Alzheimer's Drug Won't Ease Patients' Agitation
But Aricept may help stave off cognitive decline, researchers say.
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Parkinson's and Alzheimer's dementia very
different
Dementia associated with Parkinson's disease is distinctively
different from that seen in Alzheimer's disease, Norwegian
researchers report in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and
Psychiatry.
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October 2, 2007
Conscientious people are less prone to Alzheimer's
People who are conscientious, self-disciplined and scrupulous,
appear to be less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, U.S.
researchers said on Monday.
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October 1, 2007
More evidence ties education to lower dementia
risk
Older adults with more education seem to have a lower likelihood of
developing Alzheimer's disease, regardless of other risk factors
for dementia, researchers reported Monday.
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Conscientious People Less Prone to Alzheimer's
Living up to your responsibilities may protect brain, study
suggests.
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September 26, 2007
Antidepressant drug may relieve dementia symptoms
In a head-to-head trial, the antidepressant drug citalopram
(Celexa) surprised researchers by performing as well as the
antipsychotic drug risperidone (Risperdal) in alleviating symptoms
of agitation and psychosis that can be associated with dementia,
while also offering a significant reduction in drug side effects.
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MRI may detect early Alzheimer's disease
An imaging technique called functional MRI, or fMRI, can spot an
abnormality in brain function that may help identify people in the
early stages of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new report.
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September 25, 2007
Alzheimer's caregivers' cells seen to age faster
The stress of taking care of someone with Alzheimer's may cut a
person's life short, judging by the effect seen on the genetic
material in their cells.
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Brain Activity Might Point to Early Alzheimer's
In future, quick diagnoses should mean better treatment, experts
say
-
September 24, 2007
Novartis Exelon patch gets EU nod for Alzheimer's
The European Union has approved Novartis's Exelon skin patch to
treat Alzheimer's disease, the Swiss drugmaker said on Monday.
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September 21, 2007
Clues to Cell Death Could Fight Disease
Insights might produce treatments to kill off cancer cells, experts
say
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September 19, 2007
Obesity Won't Affect Seniors' Memory
It is tied to increased Alzheimer's risk, however, researchers say
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Stem Cells From Testes Produce Wide Range of Tissue Types
Work with mice might lead to treatments for diseases such as
diabetes and Alzheimer's
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September 18, 2007
Program helps Alzheimer caregivers stay healthy
People caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease benefit not
only emotionally but also physically from a counseling and support
program developed at New York University Medical Center.
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September 13, 2007
Mediterranean diet extends life in Alzheimer's
Add yet another health benefit to eating the Mediterranean way --
the veggie-rich, meat-poor diet may slow the progress of
Alzheimer's disease, a study hints.
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Dementia to weigh heavy on ageing populations
A third of Hong Kong's dementia patients had gone missing at least
once in the past, experts said on Thursday, warning that the
disease will weigh heavy on ageing societies.
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September 10, 2007
Mediterranean Diet May Boost Alzheimer's Survival
Patients eating most greens, grains, olive oil lived 4 years
longer, study found.
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Antidepressant as Good as Antipsychotics for Dementia
Study finds fewer side effects for Alzheimer's patients prone to
hallucinations, delusions.
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September 7, 2007
Alzheimer's Caregivers Need Care, too
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September 6, 2007
Counseling Boosts Alzheimer's Caregivers' Health
Spouse study finds it brings the patient real benefit, too
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September 5, 2007
Alzheimer's Patients May Suffer 'Silent' Seizures
Mice with similar ailment experienced these subtle attacks,
scientists say.
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September 4, 2007
Dementia risk increased among older smokers
Over 55 years old and smoke? You're significantly more likely to
develop dementia or Alzheimer's disease than people who never
smoked or have quit, findings from a Dutch study suggest.
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Smokers More Likely to Develop Dementia
Tobacco users had a 50% higher risk for Alzheimer's, Dutch study
finds
-
August 30, 2007
Health Tip: When Alzheimer's Patients Wander
Suggestions to help keep them safe
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August 29, 2007
Early surgical menopause raises neurologic risk
Premenopausal women who undergo surgical removal of the ovaries
(oophorectomy) have an increased risk of developing neurological
disorders, including cognitive decline, dementia, and parkinsonism,
a team of researchers reports in two studies published in the
online edition of Neurology.
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Removing Ovaries Before Menopause Leads to Memory, Movement
Troubles
Hormone-replacement therapy seems to lessen likelihood of problems,
study finds.
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August 24, 2007
Many families happy with dementia care at hospices
Most families of dementia patients who receive end-of-life care at
a hospice are satisfied with the experience, a new study suggests.
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Gene Tied to Post-Op Delirium in Elderly
APOE e4 variant has also been linked to Alzheimer's, researchers
note
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August 23, 2007
Japan approves drug for severe Alzheimer's disease
Eisai Co Ltd said on Thursday its top-selling Alzheimer's drug
Aricept has been approved to treat the late stage of the disease in
Japan, the world's second-biggest drug market.
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August 21, 2007
Vaccine Stops Alzheimer's Brain 'Tangles'
In mouse study, it prevented buildup of dangerous tau protein.
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August 20, 2007
Weight loss precedes dementia in women
Accelerated weight loss occurs in women up to 20 years before
dementia is formally diagnosed, according to a study reported in
the journal Neurology. By contrast, men tend to maintain the same
body weight throughout the early stages of dementia.
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Study Puts 1 Alzheimer's Theory in Doubt
Results in mice suggest a key gene might not be to blame,
researchers say.
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Early Weight Loss in Women Linked to Dementia
Study finds a connection, but researchers aren't sure why.
-
August 10, 2007
UK court upholds most Alzheimer drug restrictions
A British court ruled on Friday that the country's drugs
cost-effectiveness watchdog could restrict access to medicines for
Alzheimer's disease to the neediest patients, after an appeal by
drugmakers and charities.
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August 7, 2007
Researchers show Alzheimer's, Glaucoma link
A protein that damages tissue in the brains of Alzheimer's patients
is also the main cause of blindness worldwide, British researchers
said in a new finding that may lead to better treatment for both
diseases.
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August 7, 2007
Alzheimer's Protein Implicated in Glaucoma
Amyloid-beta appears to destroy retinal cells and may be new
treatment target, experts say.
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August 6, 2007
Caffeine may slow cognitive decline in older women
Several cups of coffee or tea per day seem to slow the loss of
brain cells in elderly women, but caffeine has no effect on
dementia itself, according to results of a new study.
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August 2, 2007
Simvastatin may lower dementia and Parkinson's
risk
Simvastatin, a member of the cholesterol-lowering drug class called
"statins," is associated with a "strong reduction" in the risk of
developing dementia or Parkinson's disease, according to an
analysis of US Veterans Affairs data. However, this effect was not
seen with lovastatin or atorvastatin, two other statin drugs.
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July 31, 2007
France plans charge for cancer, Alzheimer's
funding
French President Nicolas Sarkozy announced on Tuesday a new levy on
health care to raise funds to fight Alzheimer's disease and cancer,
acknowledging that the state needed financial help with medical
research.
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France plans medical charge for cancer funding
French President Nicolas Sarkozy announced on Tuesday a new levy on
health care to raise funds to fight cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
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July 30, 2007
Donepezil slows mental decline in Alzheimer's
disease
Donepezil is a safe and effective treatment for preserving the
cognitive function, "information processing center," of the brain,
in patients who have progressed to the severe stage of Alzheimer's
disease, according to a report in the medical journal Neurology.
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Aricept Eases Symptoms of Severe Alzheimer's
Study finds the drug works, just as it does in milder cases.
-
July 26, 2007
Uncanny Kitty Senses Patients' Death
'Oscar' alerts dementia ward staff when the end is near.
-
July 25, 2007
Hip Protectors not Worth the Hype
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July 19, 2007
Stem Cells Treat Urinary Incontinence
-
July 18, 2007
Curry Spice Chemical Could Curb Alzheimer's
Findings support prior work suggesting turmeric fights the disease.
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July 17, 2007
Common spice may help Alzheimer's patients
If laboratory findings hold true in people, treatment with one of
the active chemicals in turmeric, the main spice found curry, may
boost the immune system of patients with Alzheimer's disease and,
thereby, increase the clearance of amyloid plaques in the brain,
the primary abnormality seen in patients with the disease,
researchers in the United States report.
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Poor Memory Tied to Sleep Woes in Aging Women
Anxieties or early dementia might be to blame, researchers say
-
July 11, 2007
Older Cancer Survivors Remain Employed
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July 9, 2007
Novartis gets U.S. approval for Alzheimer's patch
Pharmaceutical group Novartis said on Monday it had received U.S.
approval for Exelon Patch, which delivers a treatment for
Alzheimer's disease through a skin patch instead of an oral
capsule.
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Dementia Gene Mutation Identified
It limited production of protein affecting language and behavior,
researchers find
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July 8, 2007
Experts Offer Advice to Caregivers of Elderly
Geriatrics Society tip sheet can help family members avoid burnout
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July 3, 2007
Dulled Sense of Smell Might Predict Alzheimer's
As ability to recognize scent fell, so did thinking ability, study
found.
-
June 29, 2007
UK Alzheimer's drug case ends, judgment reserved
A High Court case assessing a challenge to restrictions on
Alzheimer's drugs in Britain ended on Friday with no immediate
verdict.
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Estrogen May Be Brain-Booster
Monkey study suggests it keeps mental decline at bay
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REFILE-Turning off gene makes mice smarter
Turning off a gene that has been associated with Alzheimer's
disease made mice smarter in the lab, researchers said on Sunday in
a finding that lends new insight on learning and may lead to new
drugs for memory problems.
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June 28, 2007
An active brain may help keep Alzheimer's at bay
The results of a new study support a number of previous studies
that have shown that staying mentally active reduces the risk of
developing Alzheimer's disease and the mild impairments that
precede the condition.
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June 27, 2007
Sharpening Your Wits Could Outwit Alzheimer's
Elderly who enjoy games, reading are much less likely to get the
disease, study suggests
-
June 22, 2007
Study to Assess Hormone Therapy Before Menopause
Research will focus on estrogen's impact on women's cognition
-
June 21, 2007
Study Identifies Drug Target for Parkinson's
Finding could have implications for other diseases, like
Alzheimer's, researchers say
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June 12, 2007
New Tests, Treatments Close in on Alzheimer's
Earlier diagnosis and targeted therapies are coming, researchers
say.
-
Stress Linked to Memory Decline
Worry, anxiety or depression may lead to mild cognitive impairment,
study says.
-
June 11, 2007
New tests may help predict Alzheimer's: conference
New tests involving blood and brain scans can detect symptoms of
Alzheimer's disease, and brief appraisals of real-life functioning
can predict who is likely to develop it, researchers said on
Sunday.
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Alzheimer's Drug Trials Offer Promising Results
2 drugs appear to slow underlying disease, vaccine shows potential,
researchers say.
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New Techniques Could Spot Alzheimer's Early
That could help both patients and researchers, experts say.
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Home Visits by Researchers Would Boost Alzheimer's Trials
Less travel helps caregivers allow patient participation, study
finds
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Heart Disease a Risk Factor for Alzheimer's
Patients treated for vascular trouble had better cognition, study
found.
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June 10, 2007
U.S. Experts Publish Brain Health 'Road Map'
It calls for better education, more research into Alzheimer's,
other threats.
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Better Education Spurs Alzheimer's Patients to Try Risky Treatments
The more they know about their disease, the more open they are to
possible side effects, study shows.
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100 Million Worldwide May Have Alzheimer's by 2050
40% of patients will require high-level care, researchers add.
-
June 8, 2007
U.S. Study Pits an Omega-3 Against Alzheimer's
18-month trial will test docosahexaenoic acid's ability to slow
disease
-
June 7, 2007
New Imaging Techniques Hold Promise for Variety of Diseases
Advances could lead to better treatments for illnesses such as
heart disease, Alzheimer's, ovarian cancer, studies say.
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June 6, 2007
Inflammation may contribute Alzheimer's disease
People with high levels of inflammatory markers are more likely to
develop Alzheimer's disease than those who do not, according to a
report in the Neurology.
-
New Medication Slows Rare Kidney Disease
Eprodisate blocks buildup of protein in the organs, study suggests.
-
Study Probes Role of Stroke, Head Trauma in Alzheimer's
How brain plaque is triggered in cells could point to new dementia
treatments.
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Cancer Drugs Appear to Boost Long-Term Memory
Mouse study hints at treatments for Alzheimer's, other brain
diseases, in humans
-
June 5, 2007
Antipsychotic Drugs Raise Death Rates in Elderly
Medications often used to treat dementia-linked behavioral
problems.
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May 29, 2007
Blood Marker Could Point to Alzheimer's Risk
High levels of inflammatory protein doubled odds for the disease,
study found.
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May 28, 2007
Turning off gene makes mice smarter
Turning off a gene that has been associated with Alzheimer's
disease made mice smarter in the lab, researchers said on Sunday in
a finding that lends new insight on learning and may lead to new
drugs for memory problems.
-
May 25, 2007
Diabetics Short Changed in Nursing Homes
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May 25, 2007
Alzheimer's: An Epidemic: Saving Brains, Saving Lives
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May 23, 2007
Exercise Can Reverse the Aging Process
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May 23, 2007
Alzheimer's: An Epidemic: Diabetes, Herpes or Something Else?
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May 22, 2007
Getting Over the Urge to "go": Which Surgery is Best?
-
May 21, 2007
Hopes rise for Alzheimer's drug from Elan &
Wyeth
Ireland's Elan Corp and U.S. partner Wyeth plan to start
final-stage clinical tests of a new antibody drug to fight
Alzheimer's disease, offering new hope to patients and boosting
shares in Elan.
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Light Drinking May Keep Dementia at Bay
Less than a drink a day slows cognitive decline, study suggests.
-
May 17, 2007
Simple tests may predict progression to
Alzheimer's
Simple cognitive tests can help predict the likelihood that a
person with mild cognitive impairment will progress to Alzheimer's
disease (AD), researchers report in the journal Neurology.
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May 9, 2007
UK court to hear Alzheimer's drugs case in June
Drug manufacturers challenging a decision by Britain's
cost-effectiveness watchdog to restrict access to Alzheimer's drugs
on the state health service will get their day in court next month.
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EEG Works at Spotting Early Alzheimer's
Brain activity monitoring achieved up to 85% accuracy, study found
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May 7, 2007
Scans Spot Early Alzheimer's in Memory-Deficient Patients
Brain imaging agent highlights build-up of plaque that's a
signature of the disease
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May 6, 2007
Certain ACE Inhibitors Cut Elderly Dementia Risk
Drugs able to cross blood-brain barrier cut mental decline by 50%,
study found.
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May 4, 2007
Protein cutback stops Alzheimer's progress in mice
Reducing levels of a protein called tau helped arrest Alzheimer's
disease symptoms in mice, a finding that might lead to new ways of
fighting the incurable brain disorder, researchers said on
Thursday.
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May 3, 2007
Strategy Could Put Brakes on Alzheimer's
In mice, lowering levels of a brain protein kept memory alert.
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May 2, 2007
Hormone Therapy May Protect Against Alzheimer's
But it only helped women younger than 65, preliminary study found.
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May 1, 2007
Secondhand Smoke Boosts Risk for Alzheimer's
Dementia 30% more common in those with long exposures, researchers
say.
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High Calcium, Vitamin D Intake May Harm Aging Brain
Rising levels were associated with larger brain lesions, study
found.
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April 30, 2007
Painkillers don't prevent Alzheimer's: study
Study results suggest that the use of naproxen or celecoxib
(Celebrex) does not stave off Alzheimer's disease, although the
authors acknowledge that longer follow-up is needed to completely
rule out a benefit.
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Reversing Alzheimer's memory loss may be possible
Mental stimulation and drug treatment may help people with brain
ailments such as Alzheimer's disease regain seemingly lost
memories, according to research published on Sunday.
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Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Aids Memory in Alzheimer's-Like Mice
Zocor allowed animals to better navigate mazes, study found
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Scientists Restore Lost Memory in Alzheimer's-Like Mice
They used new drugs, highly stimulating environments.
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April 26, 2007
Omega-3 may fight Alzheimer brain changes
A fatty acid found in fish may help thwart the buildup of brain
proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease, a study in mice suggests.
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Low-Dose Aspirin Won't Help Aging Brain
Major 10-year study of older women shows no differences.
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April 24, 2007
Fish oil may preserve thinking ability in elderly
High blood levels of omega-3 highly unsaturated fatty acids, which
are found in fish oil, may help preserve thinking ability in the
elderly, according to the findings of two studies published in the
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The results were
particularly striking among subjects with high blood pressure or
high cholesterol levels.
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April 24, 2007
Better Eyes in Old Age
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Food Prep May Be as Important as Ingredients Themselves
Frying, grilling can boost hazardous inflammatory toxins,
scientists say
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April 20, 2007
Brain structure changes precede impaired cognition
In normal older individuals, MRI of the brain reveals loss of gray
matter about four years before symptoms of mild cognitive
impairment set in, according to results of a study reported in the
medical journal Neurology.
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Brain Structure Changes Before Memory Loss: Study
Scans reveal makeup altered about 4 years before diagnosis of
cognitive impairment
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April 19, 2007
Brain Protein Makes for Lasting Memories
'CREB' is crucial to total recall, scientists say
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April 17, 2007
Omega-3 Fatty Acid May Thwart Alzheimer's Disease
It's found in fish, eggs, certain meats, among other sources, study
says.
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April 16, 2007
Dementia Care Costs Worldwide Reach $315 Billion
Aging populations will drive the number higher, underscoring need
for more research into the disease.
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April 12, 2007
Drug curbs repetition in Alzheimer's patients
Treatment with the Alzheimer's drug galantamine (Shire
Pharmaceutical's Reminyl) reduces repetitive verbalization by
people with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.
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April 11, 2007
Smell Test Device May Sniff Out Health Problems
Olfactory check could spot injury, early Alzheimer's, researchers
speculate
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April 10, 2007
Fish Oils Delay Cognitive Decline, Studies Find
Omega-3 fatty acids also protected against loss of verbal fluency
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April 9, 2007
Diabetes ups risk of mild memory trouble: study
A new study suggests that diabetes is a significant risk factor for
a type of memory problem that doctors call "amnestic mild cognitive
impairment."
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Diabetes May Lead to Precursor of Alzheimer's
The consequences could be huge, given the epidemic of the
blood-sugar disease.
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April 6, 2007
Stopping Alzheimer's in its Tracks
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April 5, 2007
Genetic Mutation Boosts Memory
Study with mice could lead to new drugs to treat diseases like
Alzheimer's, researchers say.
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March 30, 2007
Dementia patients dying early on sedatives: study
Alzheimer's patients prescribed antipyschotic drugs as sedatives
are dying early because of the treatment, British researchers said
on Friday.
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March 29, 2007
Alzheimer's vaccine works on mice: Japan scientist
Japanese scientists have developed an oral vaccine for Alzheimer's
disease that has proven effective and safe in mice, the director of
a research institute behind the project said on Thursday.
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March 28, 2007
Stem Cells Rescue Vision
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March 26, 2007
Clean the Blood, Save the Heart
-
March 22, 2007
Creatine to Slow Parkinson's Progression?
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March 20, 2007
More than 5 million have Alzheimer's in U.S.
More than 5 million people in the United States have Alzheimer's
disease and an aging population is likely to fuel a steady rise in
new cases, a report released by the Alzheimer's Association said on
Tuesday.
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March 20, 2007
Smoking Adds Wrinkles to Sun-Protected Skin
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More Than 5 Million Americans Now Have Alzheimer's
Better detection is crucial, as new report shows more Americans
have the disease.
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March 19, 2007
Health Tip: Take Care of the Caregiver
Suggestions to reduce stress
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March 16, 2007
Genes may Predict Hip Replacement Woes
-
March 14, 2007
Emergency Medicaid
-
March 14, 2007
Many Blacks, Hispanics Misinformed About Alzheimer's
Stigma surrounding the disease can delay diagnosis, a survey finds
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March 13, 2007
Imaging Compound IDs Telltale Signs of Alzheimer's
Finding could lead to better diagnosis, treatments, experts say.
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March 8, 2007
Exercise slows decline in Alzheimer's patients
Nursing home residents with Alzheimer's disease who participate in
a moderate exercise program have a significantly slower
deterioration than those who receive routine medical care,
researchers have shown.
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February 21, 2007
Cosmetic Injection Turns Back Time
-
February 21, 2007
All-Natural Menopause Relief
-
February 8, 2007
Marijuana-like Brain Chemicals may Beat Parkinson's
-
February 7, 2007
Anesthesia and Alzheimer's Link
-
February 7, 2007
Depression and Artery Disease
-
February 6, 2007
Social Ties Prevent Alzheimer's
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Loneliness Could Boost Alzheimer's Risk
The exact link remains unclear, researchers say
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Macular Degeneration Caused by More Than Genes
-
January 31, 2007
Daily Antidepressants Linked to Increased Fracture Risk
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Neurological Disorders by the Numbers
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Predicting Stroke Risk After TIA
-
January 31, 2007
Knee Replacement for Women
-
January 31, 2007
Folic Acid Supplements Keep Mind Sharp
-
January 31, 2007
Combo Heart Device
-
New Alzheimer's Breakthrough
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January 31, 2007
Dental Implants in One Hour!
-
January 31, 2007
One, Two Punch for Shingles
-
January 29, 2007
Neurological Disorders Strike Millions
New government report gives latest estimates, which show increases
in Alzheimer's, MS cases
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January 26, 2007
Acupressure May Help Dementia Patients
Small trial suggests it eases illness-linked agitation
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January 23, 2007
Active Minds May Keep Alzheimer's at Bay
Mouse study shows first biological evidence for the theory.
-
January 22, 2007
Skin Patch May Boost Alzheimer Vaccine Safety
Dangerous reaction soured scientists on injectable version, but
patch offers new hope.
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January 19, 2007
Study Questions 'Off-Label' Use of Antipsychotics
They're being increasingly prescribed for psychiatric disorders
such as depression, dementia.
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Folic Acid Boosts Cognition in Older Adults
Study finding is latest word in debate over the nutrient's merits.
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January 15, 2007
New Gene Linked to Alzheimer's
It could contribute to late-onset disease, the most common form of
the condition.
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January 10, 2007
Gene Posing Risk for Alzheimer's Doesn't Affect Mental Aging
Carriers and non-carriers of APOE4 tested normally between ages 20
and 64, study finds
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January 9, 2007
Higher Folate Levels May Lower Alzheimer's Risk: Study
Association, while modest, is linked to lower levels of amino acid
homocysteine in blood
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January 8, 2007
New Source of Stem Cells Discovered
Amniotic fluid cells don't come with ethical concerns that surround
embryonic cells, researchers say.
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January 2, 2007
Uric Acid Blood Check a Marker for Dementia
Simple test spots cognitive decline, researchers say
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December 29, 2006
Rising Number of Uninsured Tops Health News for 2006
Worries about food safety, antidepressants and stents also made
headlines.
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December 26, 2006
Longevity Gene Also Keeps the Mind Sharp
It acts on HDL cholesterol in the blood, study finds.
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December 22, 2006
Stem Cell Loss in Aging Brain May Bring Poorer Memory
Rat study also suggests new treatments for Alzheimer's, experts say
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December 21, 2006
Lithium-Like Drugs May Impair Neuronal Function
High doses in Alzheimer's patients may even kill nerve cells,
researchers find
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December 20, 2006
Imaging Compound May Catch Early Alzheimer's
New scanning technique may help researchers find novel treatments.
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Testosterone Supplements Slow Alzheimer's in Mice
Next step is trials testing the treatment in aging men, researchers
say
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December 19, 2006
Brain-Training Keeps Age-Linked Mental Decline at Bay
'Cognitive intervention' helps healthy seniors stay sharp, study
suggests.
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December 12, 2006
Protein 'Fingerprint' Could Spot Alzheimer's in Living Patients
Right now, a true diagnosis comes only after death, researchers
note
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December 6, 2006
Blood Pressure Drug May Offset Alzheimer's Complication
Anti-hypertensive appears to protect against cognitive decline,
researcher says
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Cats Can Get Alzheimer's: Study
Watching the disease's progress in felines could help humans,
experts say
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November 21, 2006
Counseling Helps Dementia Caregivers and Patients Alike
Studies found quality-of-life improvements when assistance was
given.
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November 20, 2006
Brain's Oxygen Supply Key to Alzheimer's Risk
Poor blood flow increases plaque buildup, mouse study finds.
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November 17, 2006
Newly Released Data Stirs Naproxen Debate
Study finds Aleve boosts heart risks, but expert says data is
unreliable.
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Certain Fatty Acid May Cut Dementia Risk
DHA seems to offer protective effect in the brain, researchers
report.
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November 16, 2006
Occupational Therapy Helps Those With Dementia
Improvement was seen in both patients and their caregivers, study
says.
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