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Welcome to the July 20, 2008 edition of ‘All about Alzheimer’s’ carnival.
Shaheen Lakhan from Brain Blogger writes about Using Infrared Light to Diagnosis Alzheimer’s, saying, “A definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease requires microscopic examination of brain tissue, which is something that cannot be performed safely in a living patient. However, near-infrared optical spectroscopy may be […]
Alzheimer’s Research Brings Progress, Setbacks - “In one of two studies in the July 19 issue of The Lancet, an older drug called dimebon significantly improved Alzheimer’s symptoms. But in a second report, a once-promising vaccine failed to prevent the progression of Alzheimer’s — even though it cleared dementia-linked amyloid plaques in the brain…” (more
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Time to start sending in submissions for the July ‘All About Alzheimer’s’ Carnival.
Here’s all the rules and regulations…
- only one submission per blog thanks.
- needs to be in by the 19th of July.
- post can be on anything and everything related to Alzheimer’s Disease.
You can send your submissions using our carnival submission form.
See you […]
The Scripps Research Institute scientists have discovered that tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, the active ingredient in marijuana inhibits the formation of amyloid plaque, a primary pathological marker for Alzheimer’s disease.
The study, using both computer modeling and biochemical assays, found that THC inhibits the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE). AChe works as a “molecular chaperone” and speeds […]
Big hopes after mice cured of Alzheimer’s - “Melbourne scientists have cured Alzheimer’s disease in mice and say their drug could be a breakthrough in treating the human form of the disease that afflicts one in 10 people over 60…” (more)
Transgenic tomatoes as edible vaccine carriers for Alzheimer’s disease - “The humble tomato could be […]
Dementia Awareness Week was running in England and Wales last week and is currently running in Northern Ireland this week.
And to make people more aware of dementia, the UK Alzheimer’s Society has created a Be Head Strong website full of useful and educational information to help people understand that they can reduce their risk of […]
Laser Could Detect Alzheimer’s Early - “a new laser that harmlessly penetrates deep into the live brain could help diagnose Alzheimer’s before its most tragic effects are apparent…” (more)
Study points to cocktail therapy for Alzheimer’s - “A dietary cocktail that includes a type of omega-3 fatty acid can improve memory and learning in gerbils, according […]
The Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center (HBTRC), founded in 1978, is one of the oldest and largest such facilities in the world.
Check out what it is and what is does with this fascinating two part video tour…
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Flora TV has interesting talk by Emma Shulman, a 95-year-old lecturer and Senior Family Counselor at NYU’s Silberstein Institute.
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With all the emphasis on sports in schools and summer youth programs, are parents setting their children up for Alzheimer’s?
We read about sports stars, especially football players, developing Alzheimer’s or some form of dementia as they grow older. Apparently there is some consensus from researchers that blows to the head and concussions in this […]
Encouraging Alzheimer's caregivers from someone who's been there.
Written by Mary Emma Allen [email], and Liz Lewis, RN for b5media.
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