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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
Russian […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘Good’ cholesterol dementia risk - “Too little of one type of cholesterol has been linked by research to memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease…” (more)
Drug for Alzheimer’s fails in late-stage trial - “A drug developed by Myriad Genetics to treat Alzheimer’s disease failed in a closely watched late-stage clinical trial, dealing another blow to efforts […]
Low Childhood IQ Linked to Type of Dementia - ” Children with lower IQs are more likely decades later to develop vascular dementia than children with high IQs, according to research published in the June 25, 2008, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology…” (more)
Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Early Promise […]
Second Genetic Risk Factor For Late-onset Alzheimer’s Disease Found - ” Researchers have discovered the second, strong genetic risk factor for developing late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new report in the June 27th issue of the journal Cell, a Cell Press publication…” (more)
Gene Variant May Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease - “Researchers say they’ve discovered […]
The scientists at The University of California, San Francisco have teamed up with YouTube in order to create UCSF Aging & Memory Center, a place to medical research.
According to the Press Release…
“The channel is intended to increase awareness among patients, their families — and physicians — about the various forms of dementia, with the […]
New drug may mitigate Alzheimer’s disease - “A U.S. scientist says he and his German colleagues have created an experimental medicine that might mitigate the effects of Alzheimer’s disease…” (more)
Scientists Isolate a Toxic Key to Alzheimer’s Disease - “Scientists have long questioned whether the abundant amounts of amyloid plaques found in the brains of patients […]
Welcome to the June edition of ‘All about Alzheimer’s’ carnival.
NAOMI presents CRUNCH TIME FOR ALZHEIMER’S SUFFERERS posted at Diary From England.
Paul Li presents Protect your brain with daily caffeine posted at Lumosity Brain Health, saying, “Drinking a cup of […]
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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