New Alzheimer's marker strongly predicts mental decline

Tuesday, March 6th, 2012

A new marker of Alzheimer’s disease can predict how rapidly a patient’s memory and other mental abilities will decline after the disorder is diagnosed, researchers have found.

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Link emerging between young football players, Alzheimer's

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Alzheimer's disease, the crippling neurological disorder that has taken memory and independence from millions of senior citizens, probably is not on any sports-loving kid's radar.

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Football: Concussions, Alzheimer's link emerging

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Links emerging between concussions, Alzheimer's Alzheimer's disease, the crippling neurological disorder that has taken memory and independence from millions of senior citizens, probably is not on any sports-loving kid's radar.

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Alzheimer’s – Experimental Drug May Stop Progression

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

According to findings in a study published in PLoS One, a new drug candidate may be the first drug that is capable of halting the devastating mental decline of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers administered the drug, known as J147, to mice with Alzheimer’s disease and observed an associated improvement in memory ... continue reading

Alzheimer’s Drug Candidate May be First to Prevent Disease Progression

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Salk scientists develop new drug that improves memory and prevents brain damage in mice.

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