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In Search of an Alzheimer’s Cure
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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Cold Sore Virus Might Play A Role in Alzheimer’s
Virus may interact with a gene that raises Alzheimer's risk. People who carry a gene that raises the risk for Alzheimer's disease in old age may also be more prone to infection...
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Experimental Brain Scan Technique Detects Early Alzheimer’s
A chemical called FDDNP allows doctors to peer inside the brain.
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Alzheimer’s Then and Now: 100 Years of Providing Care for Those in Need
Management of Alzheimer's has progressed in the last century, though the search for a cure continues.
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Omega-3s, the Fats in Fish Oils, May Benefit Very Mild Alzheimer’s Disease
Supplements did nothing for more serious disease.
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Scientists Eye Future Treatments for Alzheimer’s
Promising new treatments require further study.
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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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Let’s Toast to an Alzheimer’s-Free New Year
A healthy lifestyle may go a long way in keeping the mind young and alert.
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A Museum Visit May Open Doors for People with Alzheimer’s
Art therapy may ease the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
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A Fish-Rich Diet May Help Keep the Mind Sharp
Eating fish at least once a week slowed memory loss in seniors.
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Green Tea May Cut Alzheimer’s Risk
A compound in green tea blocks a brain-damaging compound.
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Signs of Alzheimer’s May Be Present 10 Years Before Diagnosis
Subtle mental deficits appeared in seniors long before Alzheimer's became apparent.
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Fisher Center Scientists Probe the Root Cause of Alzheimer’s
Connections between nerve cells in the brain may play a key role in Alzheimer's development.
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Study Offers Hope for Reversing Memory Loss of Alzheimer’s
Findings may lead to new treatments to revitalize the brain.
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Folic Acid May Boost Brain Health
A common B vitamin, folic acid, may aid memory in older adults.
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Immune System Problem Linked to Alzheimer’s
Some people with the disease may have immune system defects.
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Vitamins, Drugs Of Limited Benefit for Mild Cognitive Impairment
Vitamin E and Aricept had modest or no benefits for memory.
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Making Strides in the Search for an Alzheimer’s Cure
Basic research and scientific sleuthing opens new avenues for treatment.
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Doctors Identify Possible New “Alzheimer’s Gene”
Carrying the gene may increase your risk for the disease.
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Weight Loss May Signal Early Alzheimer’s
Dropping pounds may be an early sign of dementia.
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Early Drug Therapy May Offer Unique Benefits
Prompt treatment may offer particular benefits for someone with Alzheimer's.
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Government Halts Trial of Anti-Inflammatory Drugs for Alzheimer’s
Popular pain relievers may present long-term dangers.
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Alzheimer’s and the Holidays
The holiday season poses unique challenges for families facing Alzheimer's.
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Researchers Zero In on Alzheimer’s Genes
Gene research may help target effective treatments.
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