Alzheimer's Disease News
Reviewed by William J. Netzer, Ph.D., Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research at The Rockefeller University
Combining Alzheimer’s Drugs May Offer Sustained Benefits
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
First long-term study finds that treatment slows symptom progression.
Read More | Inconsistent Memory Tests May Predict Alzheimer's
Monday, September 22, 2008
Older people who perform inconsistently on memory tests may be at increased risk for Alzheimer’s...
Read More | Old, Frail and at Risk for Alzheimer’s
Monday, September 22, 2008
Frailty in old age may be related to Alzheimer’s disease...
Read More | Alzheimer’s Drug PBT2 Shows Promise in Early Testing
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
The medication improved thinking and memory in those with early Alzheimer’s.
Read More | Pass the Fish, Broiled or Baked (Not Fried)
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Eating fish may help prevent memory loss and stroke in old age.
Read More | PET Scans May Detect Brain Plaques of Alzheimer’s Disease
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Shows promise as a useful way to detect plaques in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease, a new study found.
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 Alzheimer's Disease Caregiving
Tips and strategies on caring for a loved one with dementia: Seek help
and support at home and away, and minimize the stress of Alzheimer's care.
Alzheimer's Disease Drugs and Treatments
What works, and what doesn't, in the battle against Alzheimer's: A look at
new medications and novel therapies undergoing testing and development.
Alzheimer's Disease Prevention and Wellness
What science reveals about keeping the mind sharp and the memory intact
into old age: Helpful hints and advice on staying alert and healthy.
Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis and Causes
What the latest research shows about the causes and detection of dementia:
Testing for memory loss, contributing factors, and the growing burden of Alzheimer's disease. |
