4 – Alzheimers

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an incurable, progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting over five million people worldwide, and is the leading cause of dementia in the elderly. Currently, intravenous human immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment is being explored in multiple off-label uses other than immunotherapy, including AD. Several clinical studies assessing the tolerability and ... continue reading

- Alzheimer’s Association Statement – WASHINGTON, May 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — As the leading advocacy, research and support organization for Alzheimer’s disease, the Alzheimer’s Association® commends Representatives Christopher Smith (R-NJ) and Edward Markey (D-Mass) for their leadership in introducing the Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act (H.R.1897) in the U.S. House of Representatives ... continue reading

As the leading care, research and advocacy organization for Alzheimer’s disease, the Alzheimer’s Association applauds Congress for passage of the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (S. 3036, H.R. 4689), a significant step forward in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. The National Alzheimer’s Project Act provides an essential framework for the development ... continue reading