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Hormone therapy shows promise in treating Alzheimer''s disease, stroke
Washington, Nov 13 : Researchers at Saint Louis University have identified a new way of getting a promising treatment for Alzheimer''s disease and stroke.read more
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Key contributor to Alzheimer's disease process identified
Washington, Nov 15: Researchers from Louisiana State University, New Orleans claim to have identified a key contributor in the development of Alzheimer''s disease.They revealed that a fragment of...
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Herbal supplement Ginkgo does not prevent Alzheimer's disease
Washington, Nov 19 : Ginkgo, one of the most widely used herbal supplements for improving memory and cognition, does not prove effective against development of dementia or Alzheimer''s disease, says a...
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How red wine fights Alzheimer's disease
Washington, Nov 22: Red wine is not only beneficial for cardiovascular health, but can also fight Alzheimer's disease. Now, a group of scientists has explained how the drink reduces the incidence of...
View ArticleDeterioration of brain’s wiring in ageing, Alzheimer’s may be prevented
Washington, December 6 : A multi-institution team of British researchers has found that that the brain’s circuitry can survive longer than previously in patients with ageing-related conditions like...
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Existing antiviral drugs may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
London, December 6 : Alzheimer’s disease can be treated with existing drugs, according to a new study.Conducted by researchers at the University of Manchester, the study suggests that the virus causes...
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Epilepsy drug may harbour cure for Alzheimer''s
Washington, Dec 9 : Researchers at the University of Leeds have found that a drug commonly used to treat epilepsy could help clear the plaques in the brain associated with Alzheimer''s disease.The...
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Drugs used to treat Alzheimer''s patients effective against dementia
Washington, Dec 10 : Drugs called, cholinesterase inhibitors, which are used to treat cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer''s disease, have been found to be equally safe and effective as an alternative...
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A special type of collagen may provide protection against Alzheimer's disease
London, Jan 6 : An international team of researchers has found that a certain type of collagen - main protein of connective tissue in animals- may help protect the brain against Alzheimer''''s...
View ArticleAntipsychotic drugs ‘double death risk in Alzheimer’s patients’
London, Jan 9: Anti-psychotic drugs prescribed to treat aggression in Alzheimer''s patients can double their risk of dying, according to a study published in the journal Lancet.The study, funded by the...
View ArticleGene linked to Alzheimer’s in women unveiled
London, Jan 12: Mayo clinic scientists claim that they have unmasked a gene responsible for increasing the risk of Alzheimer's in women.In a study involving 844 patients affected with Alzheimer''s...
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Better BP treatment may halve number of Alzheimer's patients
Melbourne, Jan 27: Australian researchers have drawn a clear link between Alzheimer's disease and high blood pressure.According to researchers, better treatment of high blood pressure, also known as...
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Diabetes ups Alzheimer's and dementia risk
Washington, January 28 : An ongoing study on twins appears to show that diabetics have a significantly increased risk of both Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.It also suggests that the risk of...
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Stroke drug may cut Alzheimer's risk
Washington, Feb 03: A drug used to improve blood flow to the brain also could help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.For more than 10 years, Fasudil has been used to help...
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Insulin may help treat Alzheimer's
Washington, Feb 03: Insulin, which is used to keep diabetes under control, may help treat or prevent Alzheimer''s disease, according to a new study.Researchers at Northwestern University say that...
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Scientists identify protein that may help understand Alzheimer''s disease
Washington, February 6 : Scientists at UC Santa Barbara say that a protein called BAG2 offers a chance to better understand Alzheimer''s disease, and identify new drug targets.In a study paper...
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Growth factor that may prevent Alzheimer''s spread identified
London, Feb 9 : In a study on animals, researchers have found that treatment with a naturally occurring protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) could potentially provide long-lasting...
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Mediterranean diet could cut Alzheimer''s risk
Washington, Feb 10 : A diet loaded with fish, olive oil, veggies and other foods common in Mediterranean-style cuisine can protect the brain against developing Alzheimer''s and other memory problems,...
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Soon, tests that may predict Alzheimer''s patients’ driving safety
Washington, Feb 10 : Doctors may soon be able to use certain cognitive tests to help judge which patients with Alzheimer''s disease can drive without endangering themselves or others, according to a...
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New drug target to combat Alzheimer''s disease identified
Washington, Feb 13 : Scientists at the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology (VIB) claim that they have discovered a potential therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease.The team led by Amantha...
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