Alzheimer’s Patients Could Benefit From Diabetes Drug

Friday, November 26th, 2010

Metformin, a drug used in type 2-diabetes might have the potential to also act against Alzheimer’s disease. This has been shown in a study from scientists of the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), the University of Dundee and the Max-Planck-Institute for Molecular Genetics. The researchers have found out that ... continue reading

Anesthetics And Alzheimer’s Disease

Saturday, November 13th, 2010

First inclusive report published in Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease There is growing global concern regarding the potential neurotoxicity of anesthetics. Biophysical and animal model studies have identified molecular changes simulating Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathology after exposure to inhaled anesthetics. This research has alerted anesthesiologists, neuropsychologists, surgeons and other …

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Pfizer Alzheimer’s drug fails in study (USA Today)

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

A promising Alzheimer’s disease drug Pfizer Inc. and a partner are developing failed to work in a late-stage study, a startling disappointment after the potential blockbuster kept symptoms from worsening for a year in a prior test.

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Pfizer Alzheimer’s disease drug fails in study (AP via Yahoo! News)

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

A promising Alzheimer’s disease drug Pfizer Inc. and a partner are developing failed to work in a late-stage study, a startling disappointment after the potential blockbuster kept symptoms from worsening for a year in a prior test.

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Potential New Target Found for Alzheimer’s Disease (MedicineNet.com)

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Title: Potential New Target Found for Alzheimer’s Disease Category: Health News Created: 12/9/2009 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 12/10/2009

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