Drugs and Treatment

Antioxidant Pills Ineffective in Alzheimer’s Study

August 21, 2012

Many people take antioxidant supplements like vitamins C and E in the hopes of warding off Alzheimer’s disease and other…

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Aricept Helps People With Moderate to Severe Alzheimer’s

August 21, 2012

Millions of people with early to moderate Alzheimer’s disease take drugs like Aricept (generic name donepezil), which are approved to…

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Hospital Stays Are Common for Dementia Sufferers

June 10, 2012

People with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are much more likely to be hospitalized for a range of illnesses…

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New Drug, Gantenerumab, Shows Early Promise Against Alzheimer’s

February 7, 2012

An experimental drug showed early promise in fighting Alzheimer’s. The drug, called gantenerumab, lowered levels of a toxic protein that…

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Fish Oil Supplements May Boost Brain Health

November 4, 2011

Many people take fish oil supplements for heart health, and there is some research to suggest that fish oils may…

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High Doses of Alzheimer’s Drug Should Be Avoided, Advocacy Group Says

August 24, 2011

High doses of the Alzheimer’s drug Aricept should be avoided by some Alzheimer’s patients because of the risk of potentially…

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Fisher Center Scientists Show That Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Reduce Effectiveness of SSRI Antidepressants

April 25, 2011

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Reduce Effectiveness of Antidepressants. Major study from Fisher Scientists revealed.

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Studying Magnets to Aid the Brain

February 17, 2011

Can magnets help the brain work better in those with Alzheimer’s disease? Preliminary studies suggest they may. A technique called…

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New Extended-Release Form of Namenda Is Approved

August 24, 2010

An extended-release form of Namenda, the drug used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease, was approved by the US…

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Drug Treatment

June 22, 2010

Drugs used to treat people with Alzheimer’s fall into two broad categories–medications to treat cognitive symptoms, such as memory problems…

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Antibiotic Shows Early Promise Against Alzheimer’s

May 3, 2010

May 3, 2010 An antibiotic called rapamycin, currently used to suppress the immune system in people who receive organ transplants,…

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Some Blood Pressure Drugs May Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s

April 6, 2010

April 6, 2010 Certain medications commonly used to treat high blood pressure may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease, a new…

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F.D.A. Approves New Generic Form of Aricept

January 27, 2010

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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Imaging Test May Predict Progression to Alzheimer’s

January 27, 2010

An imaging agent called Pittsburgh compound B may allow doctors to detect Alzheimer's at very early stages, before memory loss and other symptoms become evident...

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Teaching Those with Alzheimer’s to Separate the Forest from the Trees

July 7, 2009

The findings suggest that there it may be possible to train those with Alzheimer's in more effective strategies for recalling vital information.

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Drug Cocktail May Slow Alzheimer’s

March 3, 2009

Memantine is marketed for moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's, but two recent studies suggest it is effective for all stages of the disease when used in combination with any one of the older Alzheimer's drugs.

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Anti-psychotic Drugs Pose Fatal Risks in People With Alzheimer’s

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

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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Aiding Alzheimer’s With the Wii Video Game

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

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

November 6, 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

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

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

September 24, 2008

A new study shows that combining two kinds of Alzheimer's drugs may provide the greatest benefits in helping to delay the progression of symptoms.

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