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Category: Drugs and Treatment

New Name, New Formulation for Alzheimer’s Drug
June 1, 2005
Galantamine, or Reminyl, will now be sold as Razadyne.
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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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Gene Therapy Shows Promise Against Alzheimer’s
May 1, 2005
Preliminary results point to a new approach to 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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Some Alzheimer’s Drugs Carry Serious Risks
April 12, 2005
Caution advised for many popular Alzheimer's medications.
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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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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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No “Magic Pill” for Problem Behaviors in Alzheimer’s
February 14, 2005
Music, pets, and aromatherapy may provide additional benefits.
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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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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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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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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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Cholesterol Pill May Slow Alzheimer’s Progression
November 12, 2004
A popular drug to lower cholesterol, Lipitor, may slow decline and lift depression.
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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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Drug May Delay Alzheimer’s Onset
July 19, 2004
Aricept may benefit those with mild cognitive impairment.
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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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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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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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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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Cancer-Alzheimer’s Link to Be Explored
February 19, 2004
New government funding has been approved to probe the links between cancer and Alzheimer's disease...
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Study of New Alzheimer’s Drug, Namenda, Expands
January 14, 2004
Scientists continue to examine the possible benefits of Namenda (memantine), approved for later-stage disease.
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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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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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New Drug, Alzhemed, Shows Early Promise Against Alzheimer’s
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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