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Alzheimer’s Notes

Alzheimer’s Disease: Links to recent research.

by Liz Lewis on August 28th, 2007

Vaccine suppresses aggregates of tau protein - implications for Alzheimer’s - NYU Medical Center researchers have completed a study that indicates that the immune system is able to combat the pathological form of tau protein. Tau protein is a key protein in the brains of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease…

Women Lose Weight At Least A Decade Before Developing Dementia - a study published in Neurology has found that women who have dementia start losig weight at least 10 years before the disease is even diagnosed…

New guidelines for Alzheimer’s diagnosis - an international panel of experts finds that the current two-step approach to diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease is outdated…

Melbourne Professor wins science prize - Neuroscientist Colin Masters was awarded the Victoria Prize for Science for his work on finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease…

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  • Mary Emma Allen
    Aug 28, 2007 at 9:25 am

    It’s gratifying to know so much research is going on concerning Alzheimer’s disease. It’s such a puzzling disease and a devastating to victims and family members dealing with it. However, so much research has been initiated and Alzheimer’s awareness coming about since I cared for Mother and Auntie.

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