F.D.A. Approves New Generic Form of Aricept
Wed, January 27, 2010 12:50:00 PM EST
Aricept, the widely prescribed drug for early to middle stages Alzheimer’s disease, is now available in a generic form that dissolves on the tongue, after the Food and Drug Administration approved the generic drug for sale in the United States...
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Common Pain Relievers Ineffective Against Alzheimer's
Tue, May 05 2009 12:36:00 PM EST
Popular painkillers like ibuprofen and naproxen did nothing to prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease in elderly men and women who were taking the drugs for arthritis and other painful conditions...
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Antipsychotic Drugs Pose Fatal Risks in People With Alzheimer's
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Patients with Alzheimer's disease who take antipsychotic drugs may be at increased risk for death.
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Razadyne Shows Modest Benefits for Severe Alzheimer’s
Monday, December 29, 2008
People in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease may benefit from the drug galantamine, according to a large new study from Europe.
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Sleep Apnea Is a Concern in People With Alzheimer’s
Monday, December 29, 2008
Sleep apnea, a breathing disorder that affects some 20 million Americans, may be a problem for people with Alzheimer’s, too.
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Aiding Alzheimer’s With the Wii Video Game
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
The Wii video game has proven a popular way for young and old to get a mild workout and enjoy some time with friends and family. It may also be a useful aid for people with Alzheimer’s as well.
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Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise for Alzheimer’s, But More Testing Is Needed
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
A popular drug, valproic acid, used to treat the seizures of epilepsy showed early promise in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say.
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Ginkgo, an Herbal Supplement, Shows No Benefit in Preventing Alzheimer's
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
a rigorous new study involving thousands of seniors found that supplements containing ginkgo biloba did nothing to ward off the onset of the memory-robbing ailment, Alzheimer's Disease.
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Allergy Drug Shows Promise Against Alzheimer’s
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
An antihistamine drug once approved in Russia to treat hay fever improved thinking and memory in patients with Alzheimer's disease, experts at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston report.
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Low Vitamin B12 Levels Linked to a Shrinking Brain
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Low levels of vitamin B12 in elderly people may cause the brain to shrink.
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Combining Alzheimer’s Drugs May Offer Sustained Benefits
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
First long-term study finds that treatment slows symptom progression.
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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.
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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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New Drugs for Alzheimer’s Work in Novel Ways
Monday, July 14, 2008
Drugs now being tested may offer a new line of attack to preserve the brain and memory in people with dementia.
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Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug Advances to Late-Stage Trials
Monday, July 14, 2008
Bapineuzumab, an experimental Alzheimer’s drug now undergoing testing, showed promise in mid-stage trials in people with early to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.
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Can an Advil a Day Keep Alzheimer’s Away?
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Studies are conflicted on whether anti-inflammatories lower dementia risk.
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Antipsychotics Pose Risks
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Even Short-Term Use of Psychosis-Fighting Drugs Poses Dangers for Those With Alzheimer’s
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Bright Lights and Melatonin May Aid Alzheimer’s Care
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Use of bright lighting in senior care facilities was associated with improvement in dementia symptoms.
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Alzheimer’s Drug Flurizan Fails in Late-Stage Testing
Monday, June 30, 2008
Flurizan, an experimental drug that had been undergoing late-stage testing, failed...
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Experimental Drug Flurizan May Slow Decline of Mild Alzheimer's
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Patients taking tarenflurbil had less functional decline in mid-size clinical trial.
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Vitamin E May Boost Survival in People with Alzheimer’s Disease
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
New findings presented at the American Academy of Neurology 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Chicago show that people with Alzheimer's disease who take vitamin E appear to live longer than those who don't take the vitamin.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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