Ask Dr. H: No tests yet for Alzheimer’s

Monday, June 6th, 2011

Question: Are there any tests out there for Alzheimer’s disease? Answer: As of now, the only definitive test for Alzheimer’s disease is the analysis of brain tissue after death. That’s why folks with a presumptive diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease are described as having “senile dementia of the Alzheimer’s type.” However, ... continue reading

Alzheimer’s vaccine – First evidence for efficacy

Monday, March 14th, 2011

AFFiRiS’ Alzheimer’s vaccine candidate AD02 showed indicative evidence for potential efficacy in a phase I clinical trial. This was demonstrated by the analysis of the data from secondary clinical study endpoints.

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