Antioxidant pills don't help against Alzheimer's disease: What does?

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

Another disappointing clinical trial found that over-the-counter dietary supplements work no better than placebos at halting the detrimental effects of Alzheimer's disease. This time, the supplements tested were antioxidants — vitamin E, vitamin C, the omega-3 fatty acid ALA, and coenzyme Q. The same research group determined in a study ... continue reading

Alzheimer’s Disease Drug Developed at Roskamp Institute Approved for Key Clinical Trial Funding in Europe

Monday, May 30th, 2011

An international research consortium led by Trinity College Dublin today announced the selection for funding of a large-scale European clinical trial of Nilvadipine, an Alzheimer’s disease drug developed at the Roskamp Institute in Sarasota.

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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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AFFiRiS AG: Alzheimer’s Vaccination Shows Promising Results

Friday, March 11th, 2011

AFFiRiS’ Alzheimer’s vaccine candidate AD02 showed indicative evidence for potential efficacy in a phase I clinical trial.

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Fish Oil No Help Once Alzheimer’s Starts

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

Even if begun at the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease, the fish-oil supplement DHA doesn’t slow the relentless progress of the illness, a clinical trial finds.

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