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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.

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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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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Let’s Toast to an Alzheimer’s-Free New Year

December 29, 2005

A healthy lifestyle may go a long way in keeping the mind young and alert.

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Testosterone Therapy May Help Elderly Men with Mild Alzheimer’s

December 28, 2005

Hormone replacement therapy with Testosterone, may provide benefits for men in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

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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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Cholesterol Drugs May Slow Alzheimer’s Progression

December 6, 2005

Medicines that lower cholesterol may help ward off mental decline.

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Alzheimer’s Caregivers Are At High Risk for Gum Disease

December 6, 2005

Those who care for a loved one with Alzheimer's are at increased risk of dental problems.

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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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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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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 Fish-Rich Diet May Help Keep the Mind Sharp

October 17, 2005

Eating fish at least once a week slowed memory loss in seniors.

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Obesity at Midlife May Raise Your Alzheimer’s Risk

October 10, 2005

Being obese in your middle years may increase your chances of developing dementia later.

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Green Tea May Cut Alzheimer’s Risk

October 8, 2005

A compound in green tea blocks a brain-damaging compound.

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How Should I Care For A Loved One With Dementia/Special Needs During a Hurricane?

September 22, 2005

Some helpful tips.

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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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The Latest on Folic Acid and Alzheimer’s Prevention

August 15, 2005

Getting enough folic acid, may help ward off Alzheimer's in old age.

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Some Alzheimer’s Drugs Carry Serious Risks

August 12, 2005

April 12, 2005 Many popular medications prescribed for agitation, behavioral disturbances, and other symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease carry serious risks,…

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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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Poor Vision a Concern for People with Alzheimer’s

August 4, 2005

One in three nursing home residents with Alzheimer's disease who need eyeglasses don't have the right glasses and can't see clearly, a new study reports.

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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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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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Legendary Actor and Star Trek Icon, James Doohan, Dies of Alzheimer’s

July 20, 2005

James Doohan, best known to Star Trek fans as Scotty (Montgomery Scott), died Wednesday at the age of 85 of Alzheimer's Disease.