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Ginkgo Biloba Does Not Help People With Dementia, Study Finds

Categorie : Alzheimer's
Ginkgo biloba has no benefit for people with dementia, according to new Alzheimer's Society research. One of the longest and most rigorous studies yet on Ginkgo biloba found it does not slow progression of dementia and does not significantly effect cognitive function or quality of life. The study wa ...

read more Ginkgo biloba has no benefit for people with dementia, according to new Alzheimer's Society research. One of the longest and most rigorous studies yet on Ginkgo biloba found it does not slow progression of dementia and does not significantly effect cognitive function or quality of life. The study wa read more Thu Jun 2008 Thu Jun 2008

Teva's AZILECT(R) 1 Mg Tablets Meet End Points In ADAGIO Phase III Trial

Categorie : Alzheimer's
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NASDAQ: TEVA) announced the successful completion of ADAGIO, the phase III study designed to demonstrate that AZILECT® 1 mg tablets can slow down the progression of Parkinson's disease. In the trial, the currently marketed AZILECT® 1 mg tablets met all three prim ...

read more Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NASDAQ: TEVA) announced the successful completion of ADAGIO, the phase III study designed to demonstrate that AZILECT® 1 mg tablets can slow down the progression of Parkinson's disease. In the trial, the currently marketed AZILECT® 1 mg tablets met all three prim read more Thu Jun 2008 Thu Jun 2008

Medivation Initiates Second Pivotal Phase 3 Trial Of Dimebon? In Patients With Alzheimer's Disease

Categorie : Alzheimer's
Medivation, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDVN) announced it has initiated dosing of patients in its second pivotal Phase 3 trial of the investigational drug Dimebon? in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD). The international, double-blind, placebo-controlled safety and efficacy study of oral Dim ...

read more Medivation, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDVN) announced it has initiated dosing of patients in its second pivotal Phase 3 trial of the investigational drug Dimebon? in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD). The international, double-blind, placebo-controlled safety and efficacy study of oral Dim read more Thu Jun 2008 Thu Jun 2008

New Booklet To Tackle Dementia Abuse

Categorie : Alzheimer's
A new booklet to help care workers identify potential abuse in the dementia care environment will be released on World Elder Abuse Day, 15 June 2008. Developed by the Alzheimer's Society and Action on Elder Abuse, the booklet aims to help tackle abuse of people with dementia. ...

read more A new booklet to help care workers identify potential abuse in the dementia care environment will be released on World Elder Abuse Day, 15 June 2008. Developed by the Alzheimer's Society and Action on Elder Abuse, the booklet aims to help tackle abuse of people with dementia. read more Thu Jun 2008 Thu Jun 2008

Mechanism Explains Link Between Apolipoprotein E And Alzheimer's Disease

Categorie : Alzheimer's
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown mechanism by which apolipoprotein E, a molecule whose mutation is linked to Alzheimer's disease (AD), stimulates degradation of sticky amyloid beta (A) protein within the brain. The research, published by Cell Press in the June 12 issue of the journal ...

read more Scientists have discovered a previously unknown mechanism by which apolipoprotein E, a molecule whose mutation is linked to Alzheimer's disease (AD), stimulates degradation of sticky amyloid beta (A) protein within the brain. The research, published by Cell Press in the June 12 issue of the journal read more Thu Jun 2008 Thu Jun 2008

Alzheimer's Disease Supersedes Diabetes As Sixth Leading Cause Of Death In The United States

Categorie : Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's disease is now the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics. The CDC estimates that 72,914 Americans died of Alzheimer's disease in 2006. With an unprecedented historic popu ...

read more Alzheimer's disease is now the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics. The CDC estimates that 72,914 Americans died of Alzheimer's disease in 2006. With an unprecedented historic popu read more Thu Jun 2008 Thu Jun 2008

Alzheimer's Society Comment On New Research Suggesting Bright Lights In Care Homes Benefit People With Dementia, UK

Categorie : Alzheimer's
This study shows increasing light intensity in care homes can improve the quality of life for people with dementia and those who care for them. We need more light to see properly as we get older and this is often not taken into account when equipping care homes that cater for older people. ...

read more This study shows increasing light intensity in care homes can improve the quality of life for people with dementia and those who care for them. We need more light to see properly as we get older and this is often not taken into account when equipping care homes that cater for older people. read more Thu Jun 2008 Thu Jun 2008

American Life Expectancy Hits Record High

Categorie : Alzheimer's
Age adjusted death rates in the United States dropped sharply between 2005 and 2006, and life expectancy hit another record high of 78.1 years, according to the latest figures from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ...

read more Age adjusted death rates in the United States dropped sharply between 2005 and 2006, and life expectancy hit another record high of 78.1 years, according to the latest figures from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). read more Thu Jun 2008 Thu Jun 2008

Potential New Role For Red Grape Seeds In Treatment Of Alzheimer's Disease

Categorie : Alzheimer's
Mount Sinai researchers have discovered that polyphenolics derived from red grape seeds may be useful agents to prevent or treat Alzheimer's disease (AD). The new study entitled, "Grape derived polyphenolics prevent Aβ oligomerization and attenuate cognitive deterioration in a mouse model of Alzhei ...

read more Mount Sinai researchers have discovered that polyphenolics derived from red grape seeds may be useful agents to prevent or treat Alzheimer's disease (AD). The new study entitled, read more Thu Jun 2008 Thu Jun 2008

New Campaign Launched In Wales: Are You Worried About Your Memory?

Categorie : Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Society launches a new public information campaign in Wales to raise awareness of dementia, its symptoms and the importance of getting an early diagnosis. Called Worried About Your Memory?, the campaign will prompt and help people to consider if their forgetfulness, or that of a friend o ...

read more Alzheimer's Society launches a new public information campaign in Wales to raise awareness of dementia, its symptoms and the importance of getting an early diagnosis. Called Worried About Your Memory?, the campaign will prompt and help people to consider if their forgetfulness, or that of a friend o read more Thu Jun 2008 Thu Jun 2008

The APCs Of Nerve Cell Function

Categorie : Alzheimer's
Rapid information processing in the nervous system requires synapses, specialized contact sites between nerve cells and their targets. One particular synapse type, cholinergic, uses the chemical transmitter acetylcholine to communicate between nerve cells. Cholinergic synapses are essential for norm ...

read more Rapid information processing in the nervous system requires synapses, specialized contact sites between nerve cells and their targets. One particular synapse type, cholinergic, uses the chemical transmitter acetylcholine to communicate between nerve cells. Cholinergic synapses are essential for norm read more Thu Jun 2008 Thu Jun 2008

Protein Linked To Alzheimer's Disease Also Has Role In HIV Progression

Categorie : Alzheimer's
The apolipoprotein (apo) E4 isoform has been implicated in neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. ...

read more The apolipoprotein (apo) E4 isoform has been implicated in neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. read more Thu Jun 2008 Thu Jun 2008

FDA Orders Older Antipsychotic Drugs To Carry Increased Warning Of Death Risks

Categorie : Alzheimer's
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) flexed its new muscles yesterday, 16th June, and "ordered" manufacturers of older conventional antipsychotic drugs to strengthen the label so it warns about increased risk of death when the drugs are used off-label to treat older people with dementia. Under ...

read more The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) flexed its new muscles yesterday, 16th June, and read more Thu Jun 2008 Thu Jun 2008

Alzheimer's Symptoms And Depression Do Not Change Together

Categorie : Alzheimer's
While there is a correlation between individuals with depression andthe development of Alzheimer's disease, it appears that the symptoms ofdepression do not increase in the years before an Alzheimer'sdiagnosis, according to a report released on April 7, 2008 in theJAMA/Archives journal Archives of G ...

read more While there is a correlation between individuals with depression andthe development of Alzheimer's disease, it appears that the symptoms ofdepression do not increase in the years before an Alzheimer'sdiagnosis, according to a report released on April 7, 2008 in theJAMA/Archives journal Archives of G read more Thu Jun 2008 Thu Jun 2008

National Dementia Strategy Must Be 'Bold And Ambitious', UK

Categorie : Alzheimer's
In advance of the publication of the Government's consultation on the National Dementia Strategy tomorrow, Help the Aged has called on the Government to be 'bold and ambitious'Elizabeth McLennan, Policy Officer at Help the Aged said: 'Research conducted by Help the Aged has revealed that the UK publ ...

read more In advance of the publication of the Government's consultation on the National Dementia Strategy tomorrow, Help the Aged has called on the Government to be 'bold and ambitious'Elizabeth McLennan, Policy Officer at Help the Aged said: 'Research conducted by Help the Aged has revealed that the UK publ read more Thu Jun 2008 Thu Jun 2008

Researchers Link Memory Loss To Poor Diet

Categorie : Alzheimer's
Loss of memory with advanced age is a significant problem within most societies, and appears particularly severe in advanced industrialized nations. A less visible and often ignored problem comes from a food supply high in cholesterol and saturated fat, which has led to high obesity rates particular ...

read more Loss of memory with advanced age is a significant problem within most societies, and appears particularly severe in advanced industrialized nations. A less visible and often ignored problem comes from a food supply high in cholesterol and saturated fat, which has led to high obesity rates particular read more Thu Jun 2008 Thu Jun 2008

Known Genetic Risk For Alzheimer's In Whites Also Places Blacks At Risk

Categorie : Alzheimer's
A commonly recognized gene that places one at risk for Alzheimer's disease does not discriminate between blacks and whites, according to new research led by Florida State University. FSU Psychology Professor Natalie Sachs-Ericsson and graduate student Kathryn Sawyer have found that the gene APOE eps ...

read more A commonly recognized gene that places one at risk for Alzheimer's disease does not discriminate between blacks and whites, according to new research led by Florida State University. FSU Psychology Professor Natalie Sachs-Ericsson and graduate student Kathryn Sawyer have found that the gene APOE eps read more Thu Jun 2008 Thu Jun 2008

UQ-US Team Targets Faster Alzheimer's Detection

Categorie : Alzheimer's
Early detection of Alzheimer's Disease is in the sights of University of Queensland (UQ) scientists who have secured $1.6 million for new research. The UQ experts will work with peers at the Medical University of South Carolina to develop urgently-needed methods for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's Di ...

read more Early detection of Alzheimer's Disease is in the sights of University of Queensland (UQ) scientists who have secured $1.6 million for new research. The UQ experts will work with peers at the Medical University of South Carolina to develop urgently-needed methods for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's Di read more Thu Jun 2008 Thu Jun 2008

Molecular Imaging Sheds New Light On Progression Of Alzheimer's Disease

Categorie : Alzheimer's
In the past, physicians were able only to follow the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD) through careful clinical histories, noting the often subtle changes associated with cognitive decline over a number of years. ...

read more In the past, physicians were able only to follow the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD) through careful clinical histories, noting the often subtle changes associated with cognitive decline over a number of years. read more Thu Jun 2008 Thu Jun 2008

Elan And Wyeth Announce Encouraging Top-line Results From Phase 2 Clinical Trial Of Bapineuzumab For Alzheimer's Disease

Categorie : Alzheimer's
Elan Corporation, plc (NYSE: ELN) and Wyeth (NYSE: WYE) announced encouraging preliminary findings from a Phase 2 study of bapineuzumab (AAB-001) in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. In the 18-month trial, bapineuzumab appeared to have clinical activity in treating Alzheimer's dise ...

read more Elan Corporation, plc (NYSE: ELN) and Wyeth (NYSE: WYE) announced encouraging preliminary findings from a Phase 2 study of bapineuzumab (AAB-001) in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. In the 18-month trial, bapineuzumab appeared to have clinical activity in treating Alzheimer's dise read more Thu Jun 2008 Thu Jun 2008

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