Alzheimer's Disease:
Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms, Articles on Alzheimers Disease and Treatment, Alzheimer's care and information.
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Aug 12th, 2009
A new class of molecules capable of blocking the formation of specific protein clumps that are believed to contribute to the dementia of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients has been discovered.
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Aug 1st, 2009
New research has uncovered an early disruption in the process of memory formation in older humans who exhibit some early brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD) but show little or no memory impairment.
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Jul 30th, 2009
A British study has concluded that working beyond normal retirement age appears to keep Alzheimer's dementia and the need for costly long-term care at bay.
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Jul 30th, 2009
If you know someone who has Alzheimer’s disease and he or she is still driving, it may be time to test their driving skills. As the number of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia grows, the driving ability of these affected individuals comes into question. Several recent studies looked at this dilemma.
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Jul 25th, 2009
Caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients who have an especially close relationship with their patients may have a positive impact on decline of the disease. The study, which was conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins and Utah State University, is believed to be the first to show that such a relationship may occur between a caregiver and an Alzheimer’s patient.
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Jul 23rd, 2009
Early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease using biomarkers in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) may soon be possible, thanks to a group of Swedish researchers. According to the new study, the biomarkers were accurate in identifying patients who had mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a condition that often progresses to Alzheimer's disease.
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Jul 22nd, 2009
What is the purpose of the Communication on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias?
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Jul 21st, 2009
IVIg treatments, the addition of good antibodies into the blood stream, may hold promise for lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other similar brain disorders.
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Jul 20th, 2009
Research provides scientists with new insights into the origin of a Alzheimer's disease. The latest study suggest that people have a genetic propensity to develop this disease. The early symptoms and signs of Alzheimer's disease show earlier and people begin to experience memory loss as early as in their fifties.
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Jul 17th, 2009
Researchers have found that a form of vitamin D, together with a chemical found in turmeric spice called curcumin, may help stimulate the immune system to clear the brain of amyloid beta, which forms the plaques considered the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.
