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LATEST ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH NEWS YOU CAN USE

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Category: Diagnosis and Causes

Cold Sore Virus Might Play A Role in Alzheimer’s
January 28, 2007
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
January 3, 2007
A chemical called FDDNP allows doctors to peer inside the brain.
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Gene May Keep the Mind Sharp into Old Age
January 3, 2007
Men and women who inherit a certain gene lived to a ripe old age with memory intact.
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Protein ‘Fingerprint’ May One Day Lead to an Alzheimer’s Test
December 19, 2006
Scientists have uncovered markers that may identify people living with Alzheimer's.
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Aging Cats Can Succumb to Dementia
December 7, 2006
A feline form of Alzheimer's sheds new light on the ailment.
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Memory Deficits Linked to Brain Loss
September 20, 2006
Seniors who complained of memory problems showed significant loss of gray matter.
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Shedding Pounds May Be An Early Indicator of Alzheimer’s Disease
September 20, 2006
Seniors who lost the most weight were more likely to develop dementia.
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Stress May Hasten Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease
September 18, 2006
Hormones tied to stress increased brain defects characteristic of Alzheimer's.
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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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Another Person Develops Dementia Every Seven Seconds
December 28, 2005
Alzheimer's cases are set to double every 20 years.
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Signs of Alzheimer’s May Be Present 10 Years Before Diagnosis
August 29, 2005
Subtle mental deficits appeared in seniors long before Alzheimer's became apparent.
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High Insulin Levels Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
August 8, 2005
Elevated levels of insulin may lead to inflammation and play a role in the onset of Alzheimer's.
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Fisher Center Scientists Probe the Root Cause of Alzheimer’s
August 8, 2005
Connections between nerve cells in the brain may play a key role in Alzheimer's development.
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Immune System Problem Linked to Alzheimer’s
June 20, 2005
Some people with the disease may have immune system defects.
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Alzheimer’s May Pose Special Challenges for Latinos
May 9, 2005
As a group, Latinos may develop dementia at a younger age.
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Doctors Identify Possible New “Alzheimer’s Gene”
March 2, 2005
Carrying the gene may increase your risk for the disease.
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Nerve “Traffic Jam” Marks Early Alzheimer’s
February 28, 2005
A disruption of nerve signals could impair the free flow of information and materials in the brain and further compromise brain function.
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Weight Loss May Signal Early Alzheimer’s
January 10, 2005
Dropping pounds may be an early sign of dementia.
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Researchers Zero In on Alzheimer’s Genes
December 2, 2004
Gene research may help target effective treatments.
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Scrambled Brain Signals Point to Alzheimer’s Defects
October 25, 2004
Studies in mice shed new light on underlying causes of memory loss.
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PET Brain Scans Now Covered by Medicare
September 17, 2004
The government will now pay for the costly brain scans to help diagnose Alzheimer's.
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Scientists Identify a Possible Early Marker for Memory Decline
September 13, 2004
High levels of homocysteine may be a risk factor for Alzheimer's.
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Immune Therapy Helps “Untangle” Alzheimer’s Disease
August 6, 2004
Basic research may lead to effective new therapies for dementia and memory loss.
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Alzheimer’s May Hit Minorities Especially Hard
August 1, 2004
Hispanics and Blacks were particularly vulnerable to the mind-ravaging illness.
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