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Alzheimer’s Notes

Alzheimer’s News From Around the World.

by Liz Lewis on June 18th, 2008

Protein Linked To Alzheimer’s Disease Also Has Role In HIV Progression - “A protein related to heart disease and Alzheimer’s is found to be a factor in HIV. The apolipoprotein (apo) E4 isoform has been implicated in neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular disease, and stroke…” (more)

New study dismisses ginkgo biloba as Alzheimer’s treatment - “A study carried out by Imperial College London, has found that ginkgo biloba, which is marketed as an aid to memory, has no significant impact on mental function or quality of life…” (more)

Hope Mixes With Doubt For Alzheimer’s - “A promising new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease helped some patients but may have harmed others, according to a preliminary study of 240 patients released today by the drug’s makers…” (more)

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