Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

(Ivanhoe Newswire)–Alzheimer’s disease may be detected through a blood test. It all goes back to 1999 when a former student working at Johnson & Johnson sent Bob Nagele, longtime University of Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Osteopathic Medicine doctor and researcher, a brain sample. Nagele applied a stain to the ... continue reading

Alzheimer’s Drug May Become Key Treatment

Sunday, March 13th, 2011

An Alzheimer’s drug may have been proven effective against the disease in a new study. Bapineuzumab, currently in development by Pfizer Inc. and Johnson & Johnson, is thought to be one of the more promising drug treatments for the disease. Early study results suggest that the drug attacks free-floating particles ... continue reading