WORCESTER – Preparing for the coming “tsunami” of people with Alzheimer's disease has become a national priority, a panel of medical and care-giving experts told an audience that filled the amphitheater Wednesday night at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
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COLUMBIA — Even though Alzheimer’s disease has no cure, there are benefits to knowing if a person has it. At an upcoming event, people can learn about early signs of the disease. The Alzheimer’s Association Mid-Missouri Chapter will host “Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease: Early Detection Matters” beginning at ... continue reading
The evidence linking Type 2 diabetes and the risk for Alzheimer’s disease has been growing for years. New research released Monday in the journal Neurology makes the case even stronger.
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Scary Alzheimer’s-diabetes link
Recently the number of genes known to be associated with Alzheimer’s disease has increased from four to eight, including the MS4A gene cluster on chromosome 11. New research has expanded on this using a genome-wide association study to find a novel location within the MS4A gene cluster which is associated ... continue reading
The search for ways to prevent or treat Alzheimer’s disease has been stymied in part by difficulties in reliably delivering therapeutics into the brain to prevent proteins there from depositing fibrous plaques that damage synapses and ultimately wreck one’s cognitive abilities. Researchers have experimented with antibodies, peptides and even nanoparticles ... continue reading