Kampman on concussion: cautious approach is best Nov 20, 2009
Head injuries are becoming a major issue around the league, fueled in part by a recent study conducted for the NFL that found retired professional football players may have a higher rate than normal of Alzheimer's disease or other memory problems. The concern has filtered down to today's players. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
About Alzheimer's disease Nov 20, 2009
Alzheimer's disease is a brain disease where healthy brain tissue degenerates ... Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia ... Someone develops Alzheimer's every 70 seconds. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
An atomic-level look at an HIV accomplice Nov 20, 2009
Amyloid fibers are of great interest because they are the calling cards of many neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and aging-related diseases like type-2 diabetes. Using NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) spectroscopy, a technique that not only yields atomic-level details of a molecule's structure, but also shows how the molecule nestles into the membrane with which it interacts, researcher Ayyalusamy Ramamoorthy and coworkers found that the structure of PAP248-286 is... (EurekAlert!)
Former Justice O'Connor To Lead Off Kent Series Nov 20, 2009
She retired from the court on Jan. 31, 2006, in part to spend more time with her husband, John Jay O'Connor, who suffered from Alzheimer's Disease and who died last week. She will speak on June 6. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Shotson horizon for Alzheimers, AIDS, herpes Nov 19, 2009
Shots on horizon for Alzheimer's, AIDS, herpes - Infectious diseases- msnbc ... Shots on horizon for Alzheimer's, AIDS, herpes ... Success on some vaccines in development, particularly for Alzheimer's and AIDS, likely would bring billions a year in sales. (MSNBC -- Health)
Myriad Pharma posts smaller 1Q loss after spinoff Nov 19, 2009
However, spending decreased after Myriad stopped testing on Flurizan, once seen as a potential Alzheimer's disease drug. It failed in a late stage trial in 2008. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
First U.S. Marijuana Cafe Opens in Oregon Nov 19, 2009
Doctors have prescribed marijuana for a host of illnesses, including Alzheimer's, diabetes, multiple sclerosis and Tourette's syndrome. On opening day, reporters invited to the cafe could smell, but were not allowed to see, people smoking marijuana. (Fox News)
Down Syndrome Deficit Reversed in Mice Nov 19, 2009
Other researchers have linked APP to Alzheimer's disease, another disorder in which spatial orientation and memory formation go awry. Salehi and colleagues previously linked APP to the breakdown of neurons that make acetylcholine in these mice. (Science Daily)
Top Five Food Sources of Antioxidan... Nov 19, 2009
Top Five Food Sources of Antioxidants. Top Five Food Sources of Antioxidants. (Suite101.com)
• Michael R. Sprague Nov 19, 2009
Michael Ruding Sprague, 63, of Fredericksburg passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at Carriage Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease and lung cancer. He will live in our hearts. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Vital Signs health tips Nov 19, 2009
Researchers at Rush Medical University found that mentally challenging activities, such as reading and playing chess, may have a protective effect on the brain and help lower risk of dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease. . (CNN -- International)
Science news » Nov 19, 2009
The agency did not recommend countries set limits on how many children people should have, but said: "Women with access to reproductive health services . Conservationists searching for one of the world's most endangered crocodile species say they have found dozens of the reptiles lounging in plain sight at a wildlife rescue center in Cambodia.DNA taken from 69 crocodiles housed in the moats of the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center showed nearly 50 percent were Siamese crocodiles, which until... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
• Dazzle Moore Nov 19, 2009
In 2000, she moved to Montana to live with her only daughter and moved to NMCC in 2004 after developing Alzheimer's disease ... In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Dazzle's favorite charities: American Cancer Society, Alzheimer's Foundation and Habitat for Humanity. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Evotec Wins German Government Research Grant Nov 18, 2009
Neurodegenerative diseases are a strongly growing disease class, of which Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Alzheimer's disease are among the best known examples. MS is one of the most widespread neurological disease in young adults estimated to affect approx. (Primezone Releases)
Get more: Health Nov 18, 2009
The Alzheimer's Association has a new tool to help families keep track of their loved ones. Tags. (KGO, CA)
Are cell phones, grid the next cigarettes? Nov 18, 2009
Consider these startling recent findings: Young people who start using cell phones before they turn 20 years of age could have a fivefold increase in brain cancer risk and could exhibit symptoms usually associated with aging - dementia and Alzheimer's disease - by the age of 30, according to Canadian researcher Magda Havas. As much as a third of the total population - 100 million people - may suffer from "electrical hypersensitivity," enduring moderate to severe health consequences from EMF... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
High-Tech System Keeps Track Of Alzheimers Patients Nov 18, 2009
WASHINGTON (November 17, 2009)--The Alzheimer's Association is adapting technology developed for monitoring prisoners to let caregivers track where their loved ones drive or walk and to alert them if they go beyond the virtual fences that each family can set ... More than 5 million Americans are estimated to be living with Alzheimer's, as many as half in the disease's early stages ... At some point, nearly 60 percent of Alzheimer's patients will begin what's called wandering, requiring more... (KWTX.com, TX)
AG says Utah agrees to $24M Zyprexa settlement Nov 18, 2009
But he said the company's sales force illegally promoted Zyprexa for uses not approved by the Food and Drug Administration such as dementia, Alzheimer's, agitation and depression. Shurtleff said a four-year investigation by his office found that there were 1,769 Medicaid patients over the age of 65 who took Zyprexa but never had a diagnosis of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Depression as Deadly as Smoking, Study Finds Nov 18, 2009
10, 2008) People who have had depression are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than people who have never had depression, according to a new study. The study involved 486 people age 60 to 90 who had. (Science Daily)
Depression linked to lack of vitamin D Nov 17, 2009
In addition to heart disease and depression, vitamin D deficiency has been linked to a host of chronic diseases, including some types of cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, and some autoimmune disorders. Although further research is needed to confirm that a shortage of vitamin D in fact links depression to heart disease and stroke, May says that more aggressive monitoring of vitamin D levels could help improve disease outcomes in the meantime. (CNN)
Emeritus Corporation launches 'Ask the Expert' resource Nov 17, 2009
Emeritus Corporation is a national provider of assisted living and Alzheimer's and related dementia care services to seniors. Emeritus is one of the largest and most experienced operators of freestanding assisted living communities located throughout the United States. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Analyzing structural brain changes in Alzheimer's disease Nov 17, 2009
Serial MRI brain scans, taken six months apart, show progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease, with significant atrophy (blue) and ventricle enlargement (orange/red). In a study that promises to improve diagnosis and monitoring of Alzheimer's disease, scientists at the University of California, San Diego have developed a fast and accurate method for quantifying subtle, sub-regional brain volume loss using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) ... By applying the techniques to... (EurekAlert!)
Popular professor, director dies at 65 Nov 17, 2009
Cohen was an expert on Alzheimer's disease and wrote in his book, "The Mature Mind," that he believed age is not the cause of the brain's weakening. Joska Cohen-Mansdield, a professor of health care sciences, called Cohen "a great leader in the field of mental health and aging, and in aging in general, and he was a wonderful person, full of laughter and kindness.". (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Health & Fitness Nov 17, 2009
UCSD will conduct free memory screenings Tuesday at the Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer's disease Research Center, 8950 Villa La Jolla Drive, Suite C129 ... Tom Dougherty jokes that he takes "get-lost walks." To his wife, Cleo, it's a constant fear: When will his Alzheimer's get bad enough that she has to end his 4-mile daily strolls. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
CAPITAL CULTURE: Sotomayor adds celebrity to court Nov 17, 2009
of complications arising from Alzheimer's disease. John O'Connor, himself a lawyer, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's nearly two decades ago. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Going high-tech to track Alzheimers patients Nov 17, 2009
Going high-tech to track Alzheimers patients - Alzheimer's Disease- msnbc ... WASHINGTON - Tom Dougherty jokes that he takes "get-lost walks." To his wife, Cleo, it's a constant fear: When will his Alzheimer's get bad enough that she has to end his 4-mile daily strolls ... The Alzheimer's Association is adapting technology developed for monitoring prisoners to let caregivers track where their loved ones drive or walk and alert them if they go beyond the virtual fences each family can set.... (MSNBC -- Health)
Vaccines on horizon for AIDS, Alzheimer's, herpes Nov 17, 2009
Success on some vaccines in development, particularly for Alzheimer's and AIDS, likely would bring billions a year in sales ... J&J, which previously avoided vaccines, plans to build a full vaccine portfolio, starting with universal flu and Alzheimer's vaccines, says research head Dr. Paul Stoffels ... Even Pfizer Inc.'s $68 billion acquisition of Wyeth in October was partly about getting its vaccine expertise, now being put to work against Alzheimer's. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Dementia patient care criticised Nov 17, 2009
The Alzheimer's Society says patients with dementia stay far longer than patients being treated for the same illness or injury without dementia ... The Alzheimer's Society blames longer stays on a lack of communication, which can exacerbate problems associated with dementia, such as incontinence ... The Alzheimer's Society questioned 1,300 carers who looked after dementia patients and 1,100 nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. (BBC News -- UK)
Curry as Cure? Spicing Up the Effectiveness of a Potential Disease-Fighter Nov 17, 2009
Clinical trials are checking its safety and effectiveness for colon cancer, psoriasis, and Alzheimer's disease ... 3, 2006) UCLA/VA researchers found that curcumin -- a chemical found in curry and tumeric -- may help the immune system clear the brain of amyloid beta, which form the plaques found in Alzheimer's disease. (Science Daily)
Principal to head San Pasqual school distric... Nov 16, 2009
The annual program is the initiative of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, and designed to promote detection of memory problems, which might be caused by Alzheimer's disease or other medical conditions. The screenings will be conducted by trained medical personnel from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday at The Center for Memory and Aging, 15644 Pomerado Road, Poway. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
New Insight Into Predicting Cholera Epidemics in the Bengal Delta Nov 16, 2009
Building upon a recent discovery that the same Alzheimer's disease process that goes on in the brain also occurs in the eye, researchers have. . (Science Daily)
Protein changes in heart strengthen link between Alzheimer's disease and chronic heart failure Nov 16, 2009
A team of U.S., Canadian and Italian scientists led by researchers at Johns Hopkins report evidence from studies in animals and humans supporting a link between Alzheimer's disease and chronic heart failure, two of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States ... The changes led to the formation of debris-like protein clusters, or amyloid-like oligomers containing desmin, in heart muscle, similar to the amyloid plaques seen in the brain tissue of Alzheimer's patients ... D. "Now we have a... (EurekAlert!)
Housing discrimination suit distresses family Nov 16, 2009
Cruz knew Juan Ortega was mentally disabled and needed a two-bedroom home because of his Alzheimer's disease but denied three requests from the family for reasonable accommodation, telling the family they would be committing fraud. Cruz was sentenced Thursday in federal court to three years in prison for stealing more than $320,000 from the DeLand Housing Authority. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
NFL Waking Up to Danger of Brain In... Nov 16, 2009
Some live in poverty while some end up in long term care facilities due to Alzheimer's or other memory-related illnesses ... " Currently over 5 million peolpe in the United States require long-term or lifetime assistance as a result of deficits from a TBI. These are the type of injuries incurred by football players over time resulting in the concern about the health and well-being of NFL players after their playing career is over. NFL a Multi-Billion Dollar Entity Must Provide Assistance The NFL... (Suite101.com)
Senior lifestyles Nov 15, 2009
"For more information, call 386-212-3312 or 386-871-5214DON'T GET TAKEN INThe Council on Aging's consumer education seminars continue all month with information from the Florida Department of Financial Services concerning how seniors can avoid being victims of financial fraud.A presentation by Randall Brown, the Council's consumer outreach coordinator, will highlight examples of annuity abuse experienced by older residents.A free lunch will be provided as part of the program. Space is limited... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
How today's tackle can be tomorrow's trauma Nov 15, 2009
The study coincides with work in the United States and Europe which has focused on retired players from body contact sports who have developed long-term memory and cognitive diseases, such as dementia, Alzheimer's, depression and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). A 2009 study by the University of Michigan found that 6. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Lose weight by balancing your hormones (1) Nov 15, 2009
Chronically elevated insulin has been linked to Alzheimer's, cancer, obesity and type 2 diabetes. It comes down when you eat more fruits and vegetables which "feed" your body rather than just filling it up with empty calories. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Tobacco chemical brain drug hope Nov 15, 2009
A by-product of cigarette smoke could help doctors find treatments for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease ... Both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's are degenerative brain diseases for which there is no currently no cure ... Alzheimer's patients tend to suffer gradually encroaching memory loss and confusion, among other symptoms, while those with Parkinson's have increasing tremor and mobility problems. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Quick Fixes to Add Years to Your Life! Nov 15, 2009
Read regularly, toil over a Sudoku grid, or connect a 1,000-piece puzzle to lower your risk for Alzheimer's by nearly a third, adds Small, chief of the University of California, Los Angeles, Memory and Aging Research Center. MMIX, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News)
How Longest-Living Among Us Do It Nov 15, 2009
Goat's Milk - Protects against inflammatory disease of aging such as heart disease and Alzheimer's. Celebrate Elders - Grandparents provide love, childcare, financial support, motivation and expectations. (CBS News)
Caffeine's Magical Effects, Wondrou... Nov 15, 2009
Recent studies with Alzheimer's Disease are interesting and exciting, especially for those who consume caffeine in one form or another ... Click to read more about potential caffeine benefits for Alzheimer's disease. (Suite101.com)
Preventative Brain Radiation For Lung Cancer Patients: Benefits And Risks Nov 14, 2009
Already a RTOG study is underway to test memantine, a medication approved for Alzheimer's disease, to see if it may help improve memory following brain radiation. Dr. Movsas notes the potential for exploring other strategies, such as using newer radiation technologies like intensity modulated radiation therapy, for a more precise treatment that will spare parts of the brain associated with memory. (Science Daily)
Oh My GOFF! Friday November 13, 2009 Nov 14, 2009
The game benefits Alzheimer's Disease. Ending on a cheerful note- congrats to a local Virginia Varsity Cheerleading team from Herndon. (W-USA News, DC)
Scientists Solve Structure Of NMDA Receptor Unit That Could Be Drug Target For Neurological Diseases Nov 14, 2009
13, 2009) A team of scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) reports on Thursday their success in solving the molecular structure of a key portion of a cellular receptor implicated in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other serious illnesses ... One theory of causation in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis posits that excessive amounts of the excitatory neurotransmitter, glutamate, can cause an overstimulation of glutamate receptors, including the NMDA receptor ... A class of... (Science Daily)
About Alzheimer's disease Nov 14, 2009
Alzheimer's disease is a brain disease where healthy brain tissue degenerates ... Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia ... Someone develops Alzheimer's every 70 seconds. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
High Blood Pressure And Markers Of Inflammation In Blood More Common In Offspring Of Parents With Alzheimer's Disease Nov 14, 2009
13, 2009) High blood pressure, evidence of arterial disease and markers of inflammation in the blood in middle age appear more common in individuals whose parents have Alzheimer's disease than in individuals without a parental history of the condition, according to a report in the November issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals ... Previous twin studies estimate that as much as 60 percent of the risk for Alzheimer's disease is under genetic control, according... (Science Daily)
Myriad Pharma posts smaller 1Q loss after spinoff Nov 14, 2009
However, spending decreased after Myriad stopped testing on Flurizan, once seen as a potential Alzheimer's disease drug. It failed in a late stage trial in 2008. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Athletes On Performance Enhancers More Likely To Abuse Alcohol, Other Drugs, Study Suggests Nov 14, 2009
4, 2007) In our aging society, with an increased urgency to develop new compounds that target serious illnesses like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, memory enhancement drugs are becoming a big business. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Humor and wisdom Nov 13, 2009
"It's a very funny play, and that explains the abrupt mention of cheese cubes," says Ballinger, "but it's also about some very serious issues that are in that sentence first. Humor, we've found, doesn't preclude wisdom. "I play Jacqueline Stanzi, an aging atheist and college professor who is showing signs of Alzheimer's disease as well as facing a crisis of belief and awareness of her own identity," Ballinger says. "She's lost her tenure because she taught about the theory of intelligent design... (NJ.com -- Times)
Health calendar Nov 13, 2009
"IS THIS NORMAL FORGETFULNESS or Something More Serious?" discussion on signs of dementia and the difference between forgetfulness, depression and delirium; sponsored in part by the Alzheimer's Association; 5-6:30 p.m. Nov. 12, The Queen's Medical Center Conference Center, mezzanine, 510 S. Beretania St.; free; 547-4780. "THE STARCH SOLUTION AND WHY SALT IS A SCAPEGOAT," with internist and nutrition expert Dr. John McDougall, sponsored by the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii; 7 p.m. Nov. 14, McCoy... (Honolulu Advertiser)
AG says Utah agrees to $24M Zyprexa settlement Nov 13, 2009
But he said the company's sales force illegally promoted Zyprexa for uses not approved by the Food and Drug Administration such as dementia, Alzheimer's, agitation and depression. Shurtleff said a four-year investigation by his office found that there were 1,769 Medicaid patients over the age of 65 who took Zyprexa but never had a diagnosis of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Rat Made Supersmart -- Similar Boost Unsafe in Humans? Nov 13, 2009
"This suggests that using drugs to target this gene may help to resolve disorders like dementia and Alzheimer's disease," he added ... For this reason, if a drug does become available for human use, Liu said he would only advocate its use in people suffering from significant mental problems such as Alzheimer's disease. (National Geographic)
Dementia drug use 'killing many' Nov 13, 2009
Neil Hunt, chief executive of the Alzheimer's Society, said the long-awaited review was a welcome recognition of the scale of the problem. He added: "This goes beyond quality of care. It is a fundamental rights issue. "Our members tell us of enormous worry and distress over what is happening to their loved ones. (BBC News -- Health)
Mouse Study Sheds Light On Hearing Loss In Older Adults Nov 13, 2009
"This study focused on hearing loss, but there is evidence that other diseases associated with the loss of neurons, like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's, are associated with oxidative stress, and it's possible that the bak protein plays a role in apoptosis in those diseases as well. We are very intrigued by the possibility that blocking bak may have broader utility against neurodegeneration.". "This paper clearly shows us that oxidative stress causes hearing loss," said Jinze Xu, a postdoctoral... (Science Daily)
Early Use of NSAIDs Might Prevent Alzheimer's Nov 13, 2009
TUESDAY, Nov. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) from a young age might prevent early signs of Alzheimer's disease, according to the results of a new study in mice. Recent research suggests that the appearance of neuronal cell cycle events (CCEs) occurs early in the development of Alzheimer's ... In the new study, U.S. researchers looking for triggers of neuronal CCEs found evidence that suggests that neuroinflammation plays a role in the development of... (MEDLINEplus)
Retired Justice O'Connor's Husband Dies Nov 12, 2009
of complications arising from Alzheimer's disease. John O'Connor, himself a lawyer, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's nearly two decades ago ... Following her retirement, Sandra O'Connor made public her family's battle with Alzheimer's and became a vocal supporter of additional money for Alzheimer's research. (Newsmax)
Dad doesn't like being mistaken for a grandpa Nov 12, 2009
Yurkanin moved across the country to care for his dying mother, only to do it all over as his father sank into the fog of Alzheimer's disease. When the octogenarian grew combative, his son would calm him. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Unravelling The Pathology Of Dementia Nov 12, 2009
The main pathological contributors to dementia were clumps of proteins called plaques and neurofibrillary tangles (19%) -- which are regarded as the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease -and blood vessel disease (21%) ... The researchers conclude that dementia is often associated with mixed pathological changes -- in other words, at death many people had changes in the brain consistent with Alzheimer's and those linked to vascular dementia ... (July 23, 2005) Researchers from the Rush Alzheimer's... (Science Daily)
Barrow scientists partner with Hispanic 'El Grupo' in Alzheimer's research Nov 12, 2009
Researchers from the Barrow Neurological Institute and aging Hispanic alumni from Phoenix Union High School are partnering in a major research trial to study Alzheimer's disease in the ethnic community. More than 20 graduates from the high school, who belong to a social club called "El Grupo," have joined neuroscientists at Barrow to study memory loss and Alzheimer's disease among the Hispanic community ... Recent reports suggest Hispanics are at a greater risk for Alzheimer's than other groups,... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Husband of retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor dies Nov 12, 2009
of complications arising from Alzheimer's disease. John O'Connor, himself a lawyer, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's nearly two decades ago. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Pfizer leaving New London as part of consolidation Nov 12, 2009
The third, in Groton, will work on diseases including Alzheimer's and diabetes and will add 1,500 workers from a nearby New London facility being closed. Each site will have other operations as well. (Republican-American)
Scientists Decipher The Formation Of Lasting Memories Nov 12, 2009
The findings, which are published in the scientific journal PNAS, are of potential significance to the future treatment of Alzheimer's and stroke ... The scientists hope that their findings will eventually be of use in the development of new treatments for memory impairments, such as those related to Alzheimer's and stroke ... 25, 2006) Columbia University Medical Center researchers have successfully restored normal memory and synaptic function in mice suffering from Alzheimer's disease. (Science Daily)
Events at Harwich COA Nov 12, 2009
On Nov. 17 at 11:30 a.m., the Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod and the Islands will have memory screenings at Harwich Community Center. This screening is not for anyone who already has a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Town to purchase ID bracelets for Alzheimer's patients Nov 12, 2009
By Emily Costello/Staff Writer. Wed Nov 11, 2009, 10:29 AM EST. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Husband of retired Justice O'Connor dies Nov 12, 2009
O'Connor died of complications from Alzheimer's disease, Supreme Court spokeswoman Kathy Arberg said ... "They obviously enjoyed each other's company and going out together, and always made time for each other. It is very sad that Alzheimer's took him from her." ... In recent years, Justice O'Connor spoke openly about leaving the bench to care for John, and she became an advocate for Alzheimer's research. (USA Today -- News)
