Antibiotics, Alzheimer’s and End-of-Life Care
Friday, March 21, 2008
People in the most advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease most often live in nursing homes and are prone to respiratory infections, fevers and other ills...
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Herbal ‘Memory Booster’ Shows Limited Benefits, Possible Harm
Friday, March 21, 2008
A small study in which elderly men and woman received the popular herbal “memory booster” ginkgo biloba suggested that the herb may be beneficial in reducing the risk of dementia...
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In a Case Report, New Drug Rapidly Eases Alzheimer’s Symptoms
Friday, February 15, 2008
Injections of an arthritis drug showed benefits within minutes, but further study is needed.
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Popular Drugs May Have Little Benefit in Aggression of Alzheimer’s
Friday, January 25, 2008
Drugs like Haldol and Risperdal may not fight problem behaviors.
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Aricept Proves Ineffective for the Agitation of Alzheimer’s
Monday, October 22, 2007
The popular Alzheimer’s drug was no more effective than a placebo.
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A Dash of Spice to Fight Alzheimer’s
Monday, July 30, 2007
Turmeric, the main ingredient in curry spice, may contain an immune-boosting substance that helps protect the brain against Alzheimer’s, researchers report.
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Skin Patch Approved for Treatment of Mild to Moderate Alzheimer’s
Monday, July 30, 2007
A skin patch that delivers small, continuous doses of the Alzheimer’s drug Exelon throughout the day was approved for sale in the United States earlier this month.
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Aricept Eases Symptoms of Severe Alzheimer’s Disease
Monday, July 30, 2007
Aricept, a drug commonly used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer’s, showed modest benefits for people with severe disease.
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Fish Oil May Ease Agitation and Depression of Alzheimer’s
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Omega-3 fatty acids, the “good” fats found in salmon and other fatty fish, may ease agitation and depression in some people with Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests.
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Hope for an Alzheimer’s Vaccine
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Researchers in Japan report that an experimental vaccine for Alzheimer’s disease proved safe and effective in mice.
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In Search of an Alzheimer’s Cure
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
A cure for Alzheimer’s disease remains a holy grail for a growing number of scientists and medical researchers around the globe, including those funded by The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation.
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Alzheimer’s Then and Now: 100 Years of Providing Care for Those in Need
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Management of Alzheimer’s has progressed in the last century, though the search for a cure continues.
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Computer “Games” Provide Mental Edge in People with Alzheimer’s
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Stimulating Internet-based program provided a boost to those taking Alzheimer’s medicines.
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Omega-3s, the Fats in Fish Oils, May Benefit Very Mild Alzheimer’s Disease
Monday, November 06, 2006
Supplements did nothing for more serious disease.
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Key Ingredient in Marijuana May Keep Alzheimer’s At Bay
Monday, November 06, 2006
Active ingredient in “pot” helps preserve brain function.
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