What is the second most feared disease next to cancer? You’ve probably guessed correctly if you said Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia characterized by a loss of … [Read more...]
Reverse Alzheimer’s Disease with Deep Brain Stimulation
November 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It has long been tought Alzheimer's Disease was not reversable. However, scientists in Canada have raised the possibility the degenerative brain disease may be reversed through deep brain … [Read more...]
Brain Injury Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
July 18, 2011 By 1 Comment
Research has shown a traumatic brain injury regardless of how severe increases the risk of developing dementia. Research suggests the risk of developing dementia is doubled in those people who have … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s Linked to Four Genes
July 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Four genes have been recently linked to Alzheimer’s disease, the degenerative brain disorder affecting many of today’s seniors. A recent article published by the Alzheimer’s Disease Genetics … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s Screening Needed
July 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Alzheimer's disease affects millions and experts are struggling to find how to determine who is at risk for this degenerative brain disease. Research has recently focused on screening for … [Read more...]
Stem Cell Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease
March 11, 2011 By 1 Comment
Researchers have developed a method to transform stem cells into the brain cells generally affected by Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative brain disease that affects a … [Read more...]
Brain Plaque in Alzheimer’s Disease Traced to Liver
March 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Brain plaque associated with Alzheimer's Disease may originate in the liver according to research conducted at The Scripps Research Institute. This research could ultimately lead to new ways to … [Read more...]
Blood Test may Detect Alzheimer’s Disease
February 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Scientists have discovered a new blood test to detect Alzheimer's Disease. Using new techology, the blood test can help diagnose Alzheimer's Disease long before any symptoms appear. The new blood … [Read more...]
Who’s at Risk for Alzheimer’s?
December 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
GE Healthcare and Johnson & Johnson want to know who's at risk for Alzheimer's. These two companies have teamed up to research methods of detecting Alzheimer's disease in patients. This … [Read more...]
A Cure for Alzheimer’s Disease?
December 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Researchers have made an important discovery that may lead to a cure for Alzheimer's Disease. EpHB2 is a protein responsible for regulating nerve signals in the brain. It also helps with … [Read more...]
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