Pharmacy company stops testing Alzheimer’s drug due to adverse reactions
Aug 19, 2010
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has halted testing of a new, experimental treatment for Alzheimer’s after early results indicate the drug could actually worsen patients’ conditions, the company...
Cognitive tests don’t differentiate between Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, study finds
Jul 09, 2009
Less than 2% of the most common neuropsychological tests can differentiate between Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, according to a recently published report.
Computer use boosts brain power for tech-savvy seniors
Mar 30, 2009
Whether it’s checking e-mail, playing games or downloading music, using computer programs appears to keep the aging mind nimble, suggests new research.
Report: Alzheimer’s brain pathologies found in physically frail seniors
Aug 14, 2008
Physically frail seniors are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease pathologies in the brain, even if they do not develop dementia, than more robust older adults, according to a recent report.
Panel finds no evidence to support effective measures to prevent Alzheimer’s
Apr 30, 2010
An independent panel of medical experts has determined that there is no strong scientific evidence to support several measures for the prevention of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease.
Scientists uncover possible root cause of Alzheimer’s, could yield new treatment options
Sep 04, 2009
A recent scientific discovery could lead to an entirely new class of drugs to treat the underlying cause of Alzheimer’s disease, according to recent reports.
Exercise could offer benefits to those with Alzheimer’s
Jul 16, 2008
Early-stage Alzheimer’s patients who maintained better physical fitness also have been shown to have bigger, more fit brains, researchers announced.
Moderate exercise slows dementia’s onset, study finds
Sep 04, 2008
For the first time, moderate exercise has been shown to delay the onset of dementia and improve memory in seniors, according to new research from Australia.
Alzheimer’s experts to finalize Obama administration taskforce plan
Jan 17, 2012
A panel of Alzheimer’s experts is kicking off a two-day meeting in Washington today to formalize an Obama administration goal of developing effective ways to treat and prevent Alzheimer’s by...
Identifying problem-solving deficits can help slow Alzheimer’s progression, study finds
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McKnight's Staff
Sep 11, 2012
Identifying traits of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) a condition that frequently precedes Alzheimer’s can help families and clinicians get an earlier jump on Alzheimer’s treatments, a study...