Biologists report that they have discovered the first link between the amyloid plaques that form in the brains of Alzheimer's patients and a gene previously implicated in the aging process, SIRT1.
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July 23, 2010
Gene linked to aging also linked to Alzheimer’s
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July 7, 2010
Muted emotions misleading in Alzheimer’s disease, study suggests
A new study suggests that when Alzheimer's patients are asked to place an emotional value on pictures, they measure the pleasant images as less pleasant and the negative scenes as less negative compared with a control group of normal elderly people. This emotional flatness could be incorrectly interpreted as a symptom of depression.
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June 15, 2010
Apple juice improves behavior but not cognition in Alzheimer’s patients, study finds
Apple juice can be a useful supplement for calming the declining moods that are part of the normal progression of moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.
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June 8, 2010
Closer to a cure: PET imaging tracks early stages of Alzheimer’s
Research shows that scientists are drawing closer to documenting the progression of a disease process believed to cause Alzheimer's disease. This research could eventually lead to life-saving preventative measures for millions of patients who suffer from this chronic neurodegenerative disorder.
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June 4, 2010
Reducing Alzheimer’s-related protein in young brains improves learning in Down syndrome animal model
Reducing a protein called beta-amyloid in young mice with a condition resembling Down syndrome improves their ability to learn, researchers have found.
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May 26, 2010
Protein regulates enzyme linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have zeroed in on a protein that may play a role in the progression of Alzheimer's disease. The team found that increasing levels of the protein prevented the accumulation of an enzyme linked to Alzheimer's. The strategy may lead to new treatments for the neurodegenerative disease.
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February 23, 2010
Predicting the progression of Alzheimer’s
An assessment has been developed which reliably predicts future performance in cognition and activities of daily living for patients with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers followed 597 patients over 15 years to identify factors associated with slow, intermediate and rapid progression.
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February 8, 2010
Marijuana ineffective as an Alzheimer’s treatment
The benefits of marijuana in tempering or reversing the effects of Alzheimer's disease have been challenged in a new study.
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January 29, 2010
Alzheimer’s disease imaged long before symptoms appear
Researchers were able to predict a brain's progression to Alzheimer's by measuring subtle changes in brain structure over time, changes that occur long before the symptoms of AD can be seen. With an earlier diagnosis, earlier intervention would be possible.
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January 26, 2010
Gene therapy study seeks to improve brain function in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD) researchers are testing the effectiveness of gene therapy for the first time to treat patients with this common brain disease. A total of 12 institutions are participating in a nationwide study to test the experimental medication, CERE-110.
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14 Vote(s)
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