Archive for December, 2006

Alzheimers Disease: - In Memoriam - Twilight of the Divas: Schwarzkopf, Moffo, Varnay …

Thursday, December 28th, 2006

In Memoriam - Twilight of the Divas: Schwarzkopf, Moffo, Varnay …
PlaybillArts, NY - 11 hours ago… Schweik. September 7, of Alzheimer’s disease. … McFerrin. November 24, of a heart attack and after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. …

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Alzheimers Disease: - Valproic acid may help slow the progression of dementia

Thursday, December 28th, 2006

Valproic acid may help slow the progression of dementia
Xagena.it, Italy - Dec 18, 2006… have found that a common anticonvulsant drug improved cognitive function and appeared to restore nerve cells in the brains of patients with HIV-related dementia …

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Alzheimers Disease: - Don’t Take Alcoholic Blackouts Lightly

Wednesday, December 27th, 2006

Don’t Take Alcoholic Blackouts Lightly
Chosun Ilbo, South Korea - Dec 25, 2006… brain. They indicate that you are a patient with an advanced alcohol problem and may be gearing up for alcoholic dementia. “When …

Experts behind dementia project win top award
Laboratory Talk, UK - Dec ... continue reading

Alzheimers Disease: - Brain Training keeps dementia away

Tuesday, December 26th, 2006

Brain Training keeps dementia away
Scenta.co.uk, UK - Dec 20, 2006According to a US study, brain training can offset the decline in elderly people s mental capabilities. The researchers …

Major dementia research grant to UQ
UQ News, Australia - Dec 7, 2006… a possible link ... continue reading

Alzheimers Disease: - Dementia Care Intervention Eases Burden For Families

Monday, December 25th, 2006

Dementia Care Intervention Eases Burden For Families
Medical News Today (press release), UK - Nov 26, 2006Intervention sessions, individually tailored to help people caring for family members with dementia, show promise in reducing rates of clinical depression …

To your health
Deseret News, UT - 3 hours ... continue reading