Alzheimer’s Drugs Show Similar, Modest Benefits
September 1, 2006
Medications provided similar, mild benefits in those with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.
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Alzheimer's Vaccine Shows Promise
June 14, 2006
An experimental vaccine in mice slowed progression of brain decline.
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Collaborative Care Eases Behavior Problems Related to Alzheimer's Disease
May 9, 2006
Depression, agitation, and sleep disturbances benefited from enhanced care.
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Alzheimer's Drug Aricept May Have Benefit in Severe Alzheimer's Disease
March 23, 2006
Aricept slowed some of the mental decline in those with severe Alzheimer's.
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Alzheimer's Drug Aricept Linked to Deaths in Study
Patients should not stop taking their medications on their own.
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New Study to Examine Effects of Namenda and Caregiving for Alzheimer's
January 11, 2006
People with Alzheimer's who qualify for the trial will receive Namenda at no charge.
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Namenda Appears Effective and Safe in Moderate to Severe Alzheimer's Over at Least One Year of Treatment
January 10, 2006
Research confirms the continuing safety and effectiveness of Namenda for the treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.
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Scientists Eye Future Treatments for Alzheimer’s
Promising new treatments require further study.
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Medications May Be to Blame for Some Cases of Memory Loss in Seniors
February 13, 2006
Various drug treatments may impair thinking in elderly people.
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Play a Song, or Sing Along, for Alzheimer's
February 1, 2006
People with Alzheimer's can benefit from the soothing effects of music.
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Government Aims to Speed Testing of New Drugs
January 23, 2006
FDA steps would simplify early testing of medications for Alzheimer's and other ills.
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Alzheimer's Drug May Aid Parkinson's Dementia
December 10, 2004
Exelon offers modest benefits for brains affected by Parkinson's disease.
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A Breakthrough Cancer Drug Offers New Hope for Alzheimer's
September 27, 2003
Novel cancer drug may offer new hope for those afflicted with the mind-robbing ravages of Alzheimer's disease.
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New Name, New Formulation for Alzheimer’s Drug
June 1, 2005
Galantamine, or Reminyl, will now be sold as Razadyne.
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Study Offers Hope for Reversing Memory Loss of Alzheimer's
July 25, 2005
Findings may lead to new treatments to revitalize the brain.
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Antibiotics for Alzheimers?
Two common antibiotics may have some benefits against Alzheimer's, but more research is needed.
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October 17, 2003
Namenda, the first drug shown to have benefits against moderate to severe Alzheimer's, approved for U.S. sale.
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New Drug, Alzhemed, Shows Early Promise Against Alzheimer's
November 4, 2003
The search continues for treatments that can halt, or even reverse, memory loss.
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Novel Chelation Therapy Shows Promise for Alzheimer's
December 15, 2003
An innovate technique using an antibiotic called clioquinol produced modest benefits against mental decline, though results are very preliminary.
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Can Licorice Boost Brain Power?
March 30, 2004
A substance in black licorice improved recall in healthy older men, but more study is needed.
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Gene Therapy Hints at New Approach to Alzheimer’s Treatment
April 28, 2004
A novel form of brain surgery may one day offer help for fading memories.
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Understanding the Stem Cell Debate
June 15, 2004
The recent death of President Ronald Reagan has spurred calls for expanded research.
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New Study Claims Limited Benefits for Aricept
June 28, 2004
Aricept (donepezil) did not delay placement into nursing homes or ease the burden of caregiving.
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Drug May Delay Alzheimer's Onset
July 19, 2004
Aricept may benefit those with mild cognitive impairment.
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Skin ID Badge Wins Medical Approval
October 15, 2004
An implantable chip provides instant access to medical records.
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Cholesterol Pill May Slow Alzheimer's Progression
November 12, 2004
A popular drug to lower cholesterol may slow decline and lift depression.
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New Concerns Raised about Vitamin E and Alzheimer's
November 29, 2004
Popping a vitamin E pill to keep memory sharp may do more harm than good.
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Early Drug Therapy May Offer Unique Benefits
December 22, 2004
Prompt treatment may offer particular benefits for someone with Alzheimer's.
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No "Magic Pill" for Problem Behaviors in Alzheimer's
February 14, 2005
Music, pets, and aromatherapy may provide additional benefits.
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Some Alzheimer's Drugs Carry Serious Risks
April 12, 2005
Caution advised for many popular Alzheimer's medications.
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Gene Therapy Shows Promise Against Alzheimer's
May 1, 2005
Preliminary results point to a new approach to treatment.
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Can Cholesterol Medicines Treat Alzheimer's Disease?
May 9, 2005
A small study suggests statin drugs may benefit the brain.
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New Generation Alzheimer's Vaccines Are In Development
July 22, 2005
One new vaccine is enrolling men and women for testing.
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Cancer Drug Shows Promise for Alzheimer's
November 1, 2005
An experimental cancer fighter called bryostatin boosted long-term memory in lab tests.
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A Museum Visit May Open Doors for People with Alzheimer's
November 14, 2005
Art therapy may ease the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
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Cholesterol Drugs May Slow Alzheimer's Progression
December 6, 2005
Medicines that lower cholesterol may help ward off mental decline.
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Testosterone Therapy May Help Elderly Men with Mild Alzheimer's
December 28, 2005
Hormone replacement therapy may provide benefits for men in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
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Government Halts Trial of Anti-Inflammatory Drugs for Alzheimer's
December 22, 2004
Popular pain relievers may present long-term dangers.
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Snoezelen Rooms May Offer Benefits for those with Dementia
January 2, 2004
Colored lights, soft sounds, and pleasing aromas can ease the agitation and restlessness that commonly afflicts those with Alzheimer's.
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Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Benefit People with Alzheimer's
April 28, 2003
Taking a daily cholesterol-lowering drug may have benefits for treating Alzheimer's disease, but more study is needed.
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Drug for Agitation Could Actually Worsen Alzheimer's Symptoms
February 21, 2005
Seroquel, commonly prescribed for agitation, could actually make Alzheimer’s symptoms worse.
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Making Strides in the Search for an Alzheimer's Cure
April 8, 2005
Basic research and scientific sleuthing opens new avenues for treatment.
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Vitamins, Drugs Of Limited Benefit for Mild Cognitive Impairment
April 19, 2005
Vitamin E and Aricept had modest or no benefits for memory.
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Novel Treatments Could Slow Alzheimer's Progression
July 5, 2005
Scientists continue to test promising new therapies to stem the decline of Alzheimer's disease.
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Cholesterol-lowering Drugs of Uncertain Benefit for Alzheimer’s
July 11, 2005
Statin drugs for the heart may not offer aid for the brain, a large new study reports.
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Drugs to Ease Agitation of Alzheimer's May Pose Risks
October 26, 2005
Medications to treat the behavior problems of dementia may slightly increase the risk of death.
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PEELING PLAQUE: RESEARCHERS REMAIN OPTIMISTIC ABOUT A VACCINE AGAINST ALZHEIMER'S
May 2002
While the much-touted "Alzheimer vaccine" met a roadblock when serious safety problems arose in clinical trial volunteers, alternative approaches to immune therapy against Alzheimer's continue to keep hope alive for this innovative treatment strategy...
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Breakthrough Drug Offers New Hope for Advanced Alzheimer's:
April 2, 2003
The first drug shown to be effective against the later stages of Alzheimer's offers new hope for treating the illness at a time when patients and caregivers need it most.
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"Fountain of Youth" Supplement Shows No Initial Benefits for Alzheimer's:
April 8, 2003
The popular anti-aging hormone DHEA did not boost memory in people with Alzheimer's disease, a small preliminary study showed.
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Lithium Shows Promise Against Alzheimer's
May 22, 2003
A study shows taking the manic depression drug may help protect against Alzheimer's.
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Alzheimer's Vaccine Shows Promise in Some Patients
May 22, 2003
A vaccine has shown some promising results in slowing the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
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New Drug Fails to Provide Boost in Early Alzheimer's New Drug Fails to Provide Boost in Early Alzheimer's
June 4, 2003
Memantine, the experimental Alzheimer's pill that has shown promise for treating advanced disease, showed no benefits when combined with existing drugs.
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Depression-Fighter May Help Many Alzheimer's Patients
July 24, 2003
Treating Alzheimer's sufferers who are also depressed with a popular antidepressant may improve quality of life for both patients and caregivers alike.
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New Studies in Mice Suggest Ways to Clear Damaging Alzheimer's Amyloid Plaques:
March 25, 2003
Two new research findings suggest that boosting normal, protective processes in the brain might help reduce damaging protein plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease.
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Cholesterol Drugs Cut Alzheimer's Risk:
April 17, 2002
A group of popular cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may dramatically lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's, researchers reported at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in April...
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Drug for Late Alzheimer's Moves Closer to Approval
September 25, 2003
Memanatine (brand name Namenda) may offer a new option for the later stages of Alzheimer's disease.
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Exercise Boosts Mood, Performance of Alzheimer's Patients
October 15, 2003
A home exercise program produced a slew of benefits for patients and caregivers alike.
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Study of New Alzheimer's Drug, Namenda, Expands
January 19, 2004
Scientists continue to examine the possible benefits of Namenda (memantine), approved for later-stage disease.
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Blood Pressure Drugs May Slow Mental Decline of Alzheimer's
October 11, 2004
Certain medicines for high blood pressure may slow the deterioration of Alzheimer's disease.
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Is It Okay to Sign Up a Loved One with Alzheimer's for a Research Study?
November 7, 2005
Study sheds new light on informed consent and clinical trials.
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Broad Range of Psychosis Fighters Pose Risks in Seniors with Alzheimer's
December 29, 2005
Many popular medications to ease agitation carry potentially serious risks.
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