Silver Alert Helps Keep Senior Citizens Safe Nov 21, 2008
(ARA) - If you've got a senior citizen in your life suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you probably worry about them wandering away and not being able to find their way home. A new law that addresses this issue is under consideration right now. (Pekin Times, IL)
Obesity to fuel Alzheimer's rise Nov 21, 2008
An unhealthy lifestyle increases a person's risk of Alzheimer's disease. Rising rates of obesity will lead to dramatic increases in the number of people with Alzheimer's disease, experts have predicted ... 5m people in the UK could have dementia unless steps are taken to stem the obesity epidemic, the Alzheimer's Society warned. (Yahoo News -- Alzheimer's Disease)
Five ways to keep Alzheimer's away Nov 21, 2008
Five ways to keep Alzheimer's away - CNN.com ... Five ways to keep Alzheimer's away ... A new study found ginkgo biloba may not help prevent dementia, Alzheimer's. (CNN)
Neurons Derived From Embryonic Stem Cells Restore Muscle Function After Injury Nov 21, 2008
4, 2004) In studies with mice that develop the equivalent of Alzheimer's disease that runs in families, Johns Hopkins researchers have shown that brain cells' signals confuse the movement of implanted. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Deep Brain Mapping To Isolate Evidence Of Gulf War Syndrome Nov 21, 2008
A new brain-imaging method allows physicians to diagnose Alzheimer's before its onset. A radioactive dye is injected in the blood and travels to the. (Science Daily)
Discovery Of Giant Roaming Deep Sea Protist Provides New Perspective On Animal Evolution Nov 21, 2008
Researchers are using the sea urchins to study and understand diseases like cancer, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy. . (Science Daily)
Enzyme Discovery May Lead To Better Heart And Stroke Treatments Nov 21, 2008
Led by Biochemistry professor Peter Davies, the research team's discovery will be useful in developing new drug treatments that can aid recovery in stroke and heart disease, as well as lessen the effects of Alzheimer's and other neurologically degenerative diseases. "This is particularly exciting because the enzyme structure we were seeking and the way its inhibitor blocks activity without itself being damaged have proved so elusive until now," says Dr. Davies, Canada Research Chair in Protein... (Science Daily)
Chopper gives law agencies a big edge Nov 21, 2008
"Car chases, foot chases, searching for Alzheimer's patients - it's definitely worth it.". Although Metro One's annual budget exceeds $525,000, money from the collective agencies - Hinds and Madison counties, Jackson, Ridgeland, Madison and the Reservoir Patrol - only covers 22. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Why sharp memory remains intact in some elderly people Nov 21, 2008
He points out that such tangles are found in moderate numbers in the brains of elderly, and increase substantially in the brains of Alzheimer's disease patients ... Just like tangles, plaques also are found in modest numbers in the brains of aged individuals, and show a dramatic increase in number in Alzheimer's disease ... Geula's research is part of a larger super aging study at Northwestern's Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease Center (CNADC). (Expressindia.com)
Growth Hormone Boost May Not Slow Alzheimer's Nov 21, 2008
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- A compound that boosts growth hormone levels in Alzheimer's patients may not slow the disease, new research suggests. The study, funded by drug giant Merck, was spurred by promising animal research that had suggested that the compound, called MK-677, might help curb Alzheimer's effect on the brain ... However, "the study suggests that targeting this hormone system may not be an effective approach at slowing the rate of Alzheimer's disease progression," said... (MEDLINEplus)
Could a politician's DNA be abused in a campaign? Nov 20, 2008
"There are some legitimate things you can learn," Green says, such as whether an older candidate has a higher-than-average risk of Alzheimer's disease. But, he says, a 20% higher risk of breast or prostate cancer or diabetes isn't very informative when the average risk is fairly low to begin with. (USA Today)
Cash-Rich Drugmakers Eye Mergers or Acquisitions Nov 20, 2008
Now Wyeth has a pipeline with some promising drug candidates, including one for Alzheimer's disease. But Poussot is ever mindful of Wyeth's bargain-basement $45 billion valuation, so the 6-foot-7 former basketball ace is playing defense, hoping to stay independent. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Ginkgo Biloba Does Not Reduce Dementia Risk, Study Shows Nov 20, 2008
19, 2008) The medicinal herb Ginkgo biloba does not reduce the risk of dementia or Alzheimer's disease development in either the healthy elderly or those with mild cognitive impairment, according to a large multicenter trial led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine ... Dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease (AD), is a prevalent chronic disease currently affecting more than 5 million people in the United States and is a leading cause of age-related disability and... (Science Daily)
Ginkgo may be waste of money, memory Nov 20, 2008
According to a study published in today's issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, the popular supplement does not prevent or delay the onset of dementia, nor is it effective against Alzheimer's disease ... Preliminary research had also suggested that ginkgo could prevent the clumping together of beta-amyloid proteins in the brain, a process linked to Alzheimer's disease ... Researchers assigned 3,069 adults aged 75 or older to take ginkgo biloba (120 milligrams twice daily) or... (Globe and Mail)
Alzheimer's 101: Hanover church to host unique discussion Nov 20, 2008
Wed Nov 19, 2008, 09:32 PM EST. When a loved one has Alzheimer s disease, it affects every member of the family. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Scientist outlines progress in stem cell research Nov 20, 2008
While stem cell research can aid in fighting Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, ALS and even cancer, Zhang's interest lies in brain and spinal cord regeneration using embryonic stem cells. His team has successfully guided human stem cells to become specialized myelin-producing oligodendrocytes, cells that wrap around nerves and allow for nerve conduction. (Chetek Alert, WI)
A toke a day keeps memory loss at bay Nov 20, 2008
Yes, a daily toke in later-middle and old age can help slow memory loss, or the onset of diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis, a new study suggests. It's a pre-emptive strike, one not effective at reversing previous memory loss. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Girardi optimistic for Yanks' offseason Nov 20, 2008
Bombers skipper guest of honor at Alzheimer's fundraiser ... Taking a break from the Hot Stove league, Girardi appeared at the 'Remember When, Remember Now,' event, hosted at the 95-year-old restaurant to benefit the manager's newly minted foundation for Alzheimer's Research ... Girardi was joined by YES Network Yankees voice Michael Kay and CBS Sports announcer Jim Nance -- all three have had a parent afflicted by Alzheimer's Disease. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Study: Ginkgo doesn't cut dementia risk Nov 20, 2008
The popular herb ginkgo biloba does not reduce the risk of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, according to a study of more than 1,500 elderly patients who took the supplement ... More than 5 million people in the United States have , according to the Alzheimer's Association ... Ginkgo extracts are derived from the leaves of the Ginkgo biloba tree; they contain substances called flavonoids and terpene lactones, which have appeared promising in laboratory studies for the prevention of Alzheimer's... (CNN -- Health)
Marijuana may improve memory and help fight Alzheimer's Nov 20, 2008
Marijuana may improve memory and help fight Alzheimer's - Telegraph ... Marijuana may improve memory and help fight Alzheimer's ... Marijuana could help reduce memory loss in old age and fight Alzheimer's Disease, scientists have found. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Ginkgo No Shield Against Alzheimer's Nov 20, 2008
TUESDAY, Nov. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Although commonly taken to improve memory, new research suggests that the herb ginkgo biloba won't help prevent dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. "We found that giving a standardized dose of ginkgo biloba over a period of time does not slow down the incidence rate of dementia or Alzheimer's disease," said the study's lead author, Dr. Steven DeKosky, who was chair of the department of neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and... (MEDLINEplus)
'Human-animal' embryo green light Nov 20, 2008
An HFEA consultation showed the public were "at ease" with the idea when told it could pave the way for therapies for conditions such as Alzheimer's disease ... " And Dr Tony Calland, chairman of the British Medical Assocition's ethics committee, said it could lead to "major breakthroughs in treatments for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other serious diseases". The HFEA decision comes amid government moves to lay down regulations covering such research - the law governing embryo research is out of... (Yahoo News -- Human Stem Cell Research)
New stem cell could aid research Nov 20, 2008
Parkinson's and Alzheimer's are among the neurological diseases which are thought most likely to benefit from stem cell therapies, but they are also said to offer hope for conditions as diverse as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, and burns. But there are both practical and ethical issues surrounding the use of human embryos for stem cell research. (Yahoo News -- Human Stem Cell Research)
Bush vetoes stem cell funds bill Nov 20, 2008
They say the research could provide breakthroughs in the treatment of debilitating diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The process of extracting stem cells from an embryo destroys that entity; conservative Republicans have likened the destruction of frozen human embryos to abortion. (Yahoo News -- Human Stem Cell Research)
New insight into the controls on a go-to enzyme Nov 20, 2008
The downside of this broad set of responsibilities is that defective or overactive calpains have been linked to an array of disorders, including a form of muscular dystrophy, Type 2 diabetes, gastric cancers, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, cataracts, and the death of both heart muscle in heart attacks and of brain tissue in stroke and traumatic brain injury. "Our basic findings on calpain regulation could add useful pieces to the puzzles of these disorders and perhaps reveal targets for... (EurekAlert!)
Ginkgo Biloba for Prevention of Dementia Nov 19, 2008
Previous results from two epidemiological studies in France showed a positive influence of EGb 761(R) on the onset of Alzheimer's and length of survival without dementia, thus raising expectations that EGb 761(R) might prove useful in this context ... It is also important to note that the outcome of the GEM study in no way affects or detracts from the efficacy of EGb 761(R) in the treatment of manifest Alzheimer's as proven in a number of clinical studies, e.g. most recently presented at the... (PR Newswire)
Study: Gingko Doesnt Help With Alzheimers Nov 19, 2008
New research shows the herbal supplement gingko biloba will not help seniors avoid Alzheimer's disease ... However, in a large clinical trial, seniors who took daily ginkgo supplements for an average of six years showed no reduced odds of dementia and Alzheimer's -- compared to those who took sugar pills. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Herbal supplement Ginkgo doesn't stop Alzheimer's Nov 19, 2008
Those who took the ginkgo were no more or less likely to develop Alzheimer's or any type of dementia, the researchers wrote in the Journal of the American Medical Association ... "At this point in time, I wouldn't tell anybody to take the medication in hopes that it would work (to prevent Alzheimer's)," DeKosky, who was at the University of Pittsburgh when the study was conducted, said in a telephone interview ... This was the largest and most rigorous study to date on whether it would stave off... (Scientific American)
Know the Signs of Alzheimer's Disease Nov 19, 2008
(ARA) - More than 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease (AD), and, by 2050, approximately 16 million will have the disease. Alzheimer's disease gradually destroys a person's memory and ability to learn, reason, make judgments, communicate and carry out daily activities ... A new online survey of 1,040 adults age 55 and over titled, "Alzheimer's Disease: Current Attitudes, Perceptions and Knowledge," shows that despite overwhelming support for early AD screening and... (Pekin Times, IL)
Silver Alert Helps Keep Senior Citizens Safe Nov 19, 2008
(ARA) - If you've got a senior citizen in your life suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you probably worry about them wandering away and not being able to find their way home. A new law that addresses this issue is under consideration right now. (Pekin Times, IL)
Health & Fitness Snapshots Nov 19, 2008
Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Diet, stress, exercise and exposure to chemicals may impact your chances of getting Alzheimer's or Parkinson's diseases, a new report by two environmental health advocacy organizations has found. The report by Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility and the Science and Environmental Health Network is just in time for National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month this month ... The key to reducing your risk for Alzheimer's and... (Montana Standard, MT)
Obesity to fuel Alzheimer's rise Nov 19, 2008
An unhealthy lifestyle increases a person's risk of Alzheimer's disease. Rising rates of obesity will lead to dramatic increases in the number of people with Alzheimer's disease, experts have predicted ... 5m people in the UK could have dementia unless steps are taken to stem the obesity epidemic, the Alzheimer's Society warned. (Yahoo News -- Alzheimer's Disease)
Alzheimer's drugs court challenge Nov 19, 2008
A decision by the government's health watchdog to deny Alzheimer's drugs to patients with mild-stage disease is being challenged at the High Court ... The court heard from Lillian Turner, whose husband Keith has Alzheimer's ... Drugs company Eisai brought the case to the High Court with support from fellow drugs firm Pfizer and the Alzheimer's Society. (Yahoo News -- Alzheimer's Disease)
Alzheimer's drugs 'help glaucoma' Nov 19, 2008
Alzheimer's drugs 'help glaucoma ... Drugs which slow the progress of Alzheimer's disease may protect patients at risk of eye damage from glaucoma, say researchers ... But they stress that the 500,000 UK people with glaucoma are not at higher risk of Alzheimer's. (Yahoo News -- Alzheimer's Disease)
News Stories Nov 19, 2008
Alzheimer's Disease Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Alzheimer's Disease)
Ginkgo biloba doesn't prevent dementia, study finds Nov 19, 2008
A clinical trial involving people ages 75 to 96 showed no relation between taking the supplement and boosting brainpower or staving off the effects of Alzheimer's disease. By Karen Kaplan November 19, 2008 Long touted as an elixir of eternal mental acuity, the herbal extract ginkgo biloba in fact does not prevent or delay the progression of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, according to a clinical trial reported today involving thousands of volunteers between the ages of 75 and 96 ... The... (Los Angeles Times)
Missing man with Alzheimer's travels to Mexico Nov 19, 2008
VICTORIA, Texas (AP) - A 67-year-old man who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease wandered into Mexico twice before he was found about 400 miles from the Texas border on Sunday ... Alzheimer's Association. (KSLA.com, LA)
Wyeth latest drugmaker to narrow focus of research Nov 19, 2008
The six areas of focus now are vaccines; cancer; inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and severe asthma; metabolic conditions including diabetes and obesity; musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis and spinal fractures; and neuroscience, including treatments for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, depression, schizophrenia and chronic pain. "We believe that we need more depth within these areas and more broadening within a focused disease area to ... identify unique targets... (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Crestor Study Will Boost Statin Demand Nov 19, 2008
An Alzheimer's disease study is underway in your area. Learn more. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
How Cells Take Out The Trash To Prevent Disease Nov 19, 2008
When such systems malfunction and these proteins accumulate, they can become toxic, resulting in many diseases, including Alzheimer's, cystic fibrosis and developmental disorders. Scott Emr, director of the Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology at Cornell, and colleagues, describe in detail how cells recycle protein waste in two recent papers appearing in the journals Cell and Developmental Cell. (Science Daily)
New Clue Emerges For Cellular Damage In Huntington's Disease Nov 19, 2008
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 Can Nurture Or Devastate Brain Cells, Depending On Its 'Friends,' Researchers Find Nov 19, 2008
Dr. Amelia Eisch, assistant professor of psychiatry at UT Southwestern, and her colleagues uncovered a beneficial mechanism of the helpful "Dr. Jekyll" side of the Cdk5 protein, which is also thought to kill brain cells and contribute to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's ... "We're beginning to assemble a dictionary of what regulates neurogenesis. By understanding what's vital at each stage of development, we hopefully can one day manipulate human nerve cells so that the brain can... (Science Daily)
Researchers Identify Toehold For HIV's Assault On Brain Nov 19, 2008
Researchers say that much of the molecular action that underlies HIV's attack on the brain also occurs in other diseases, such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, and that the results spell progress for those conditions as well ... "There are a fair number of similarities between this brain disease and other diseases, such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer's," said Gelbard. (Science Daily)
Hundreds Protest State Budget Cuts Nov 19, 2008
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Wednesday November 19, 2008. (R News)
Ginkgo ineffective against dementia Nov 19, 2008
5 million after Alzheimer's disease researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and elsewhere launched the biggest U.S. study ever of whether ginkgo biloba could help stave off dementia, they got an answer ... In fact, among the 3,069 participants in Pittsburgh and three other locations, those using ginkgo tablets had an even greater likelihood of developing Alzheimer's, although not by a statistically significant difference ... Smaller studies had suggested the antioxidant qualities of... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Boost Your Memory Nov 19, 2008
Memory loss and Alzheimer's disease rank high on the list of senior fears. Alzheimer's was the No. 1 fear of aging, according to research conducted by Bankers Life and Casualty Company, a national life and health insurer that focuses on serving the retirement needs of the middle market ... The good news is according to researchers at John Hopkins, most memory loss has nothing to do with Alzheimer's disease. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Ginkgo doesn't block Alzheimer's Nov 19, 2008
A new large study has dashed hopes that the dietary supplement ginkgo biloba can protect against age-related dementia and Alzheimer's ... For the government-funded study, DeKosky and colleagues tested the effectiveness of 120 milligrams of ginkgo twice daily versus a placebo in diminishing dementia and Alzheimer's in more than 3,000 volunteers ... "This will be a wake-up call for all those who spend hundreds of dollars on unproven memory cures," says Murali Doraiswamy, an Alzheimer's expert from... (AZCentral -- News)
Gingko biloba doesn't block Alzheimer's Nov 19, 2008
COPING WITH ALZHEIMER'S ... Lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's listed at and the Mayo Clinic's by Angela Lunde ... By Mary Brophy Marcus, USA TODAY Hopes have been dashed once and for all that the dietary supplement ginkgo biloba can protect against age-related dementia and the memory-destroying disease Alzheimer's, according to a large government-funded study out today. (USA Today)
Herb Found Ineffective Against Dementia Nov 19, 2008
A new study finds that Ginkgo biloba, an herb that some advocates claim helps memory and cognition, was not effective in reducing the rate of dementia or Alzheimer's disease among more than 1,500 elderly study participants after several years of use. The findings were published in the November issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. (Click2Houston, TX)
Fewer Brain 'Tangles' May Mean Smarter Old Age Nov 19, 2008
In a preliminary study, researchers have found that the brains of these still-sharp folks over 80 have none, or very little, of the protein "tangles" that are a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. "Both plaques and tangles are what we consider the pathology of Alzheimer's but [only] when they occur in very, very high quantities," explained study principal investigator, Changiz Geula, research professor of neuroscience at the Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease Center at Northwestern's... (MEDLINEplus)
Ginkgo Doesn't Prevent Alzheimer's Nov 19, 2008
The widely used herbal supplement Ginkgo biloba does not appear to prevent Alzheimer's disease in healthy elderly people or those with mild cognitive impairment, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday ... Those who took the ginkgo were no more or less likely to develop Alzheimer's or any type of dementia, the researchers wrote in the Journal of the American Medical Association ... "At this point in time, I wouldn't tell anybody to take the medication in hopes that it would work (to prevent... (Newsmax)
Gingko Biloba Does Not Prevent Alzheimer's Nov 19, 2008
This was the largest and longest investigation into the effects of gingko biloba, and the first study to explore whether a supplement could prevent Alzheimer's disease in healthy volunteers. "This study puts a period on the debate," says Dr. Bill Thies, vice president of medical and scientific relations for the Alzheimer's Association ... The claimed benefits of gingko have mostly been based on the supplement's antioxidant effects, which have been shown in lab studies but not in patients to gnaw... (Time.com)
Tobacco chemical brain drug hope Nov 19, 2008
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)
Silver Alert Helps Keep Senior Citizens Safe Nov 18, 2008
(ARA) - If you've got a senior citizen in your life suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you probably worry about them wandering away and not being able to find their way home. A new law that addresses this issue is under consideration right now. (Pekin Times, IL)
Health & Fitness Snapshots Nov 18, 2008
Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Diet, stress, exercise and exposure to chemicals may impact your chances of getting Alzheimer's or Parkinson's diseases, a new report by two environmental health advocacy organizations has found. The report by Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility and the Science and Environmental Health Network is just in time for National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month this month ... The key to reducing your risk for Alzheimer's and... (Montana Standard, MT)
News Stories Nov 18, 2008
Alzheimer's Disease Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Alzheimer's Disease)
Alzheimer's drugs court challenge Nov 18, 2008
A decision by the government's health watchdog to deny Alzheimer's drugs to patients with mild-stage disease is being challenged at the High Court ... The court heard from Lillian Turner, whose husband Keith has Alzheimer's ... Drugs company Eisai brought the case to the High Court with support from fellow drugs firm Pfizer and the Alzheimer's Society. (Yahoo News -- Alzheimer's Disease)
Alzheimer's drugs 'help glaucoma' Nov 18, 2008
Alzheimer's drugs 'help glaucoma ... Drugs which slow the progress of Alzheimer's disease may protect patients at risk of eye damage from glaucoma, say researchers ... But they stress that the 500,000 UK people with glaucoma are not at higher risk of Alzheimer's. (Yahoo News -- Alzheimer's Disease)
Obesity to fuel Alzheimer's rise Nov 18, 2008
An unhealthy lifestyle increases a person's risk of Alzheimer's disease. Rising rates of obesity will lead to dramatic increases in the number of people with Alzheimer's disease, experts have predicted ... 5m people in the UK could have dementia unless steps are taken to stem the obesity epidemic, the Alzheimer's Society warned. (Yahoo News -- Alzheimer's Disease)
Wyeth latest drugmaker to narrow focus of research Nov 18, 2008
The six areas of focus now are vaccines; cancer; inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and severe asthma; metabolic conditions including diabetes and obesity; musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis and spinal fractures; and neuroscience, including treatments for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, depression, schizophrenia and chronic pain ... An Alzheimer's disease research trial is now enrolling. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Nicotine: A Receptor From The Past Helping To Develop Drugs Of The Future Nov 18, 2008
3, 2005) The chemical nicotine--a main ingredient in tobacco--may hold promise in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, give insight into therapeutic interventions for nicotine addiction and. . (Science Daily)
'Orphan' Genes Play Important Role In Evolution Nov 18, 2008
Researchers are using the sea urchins to study and understand diseases like cancer, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy. . (Science Daily)
Acinetobacter is emerging hospital superbug: study Nov 18, 2008
An Alzheimer's disease study is underway in your area. Learn more. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Paterson Rallies Last Minute Support Nov 18, 2008
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Tuesday November 18, 2008. (R News)
Green protein inhibits Alheimer's, CSIRO scientists find Nov 18, 2008
BY NYSSA SKILTON MEDICAL REPORTER 18/11/2008 1:00:00 AM CSIRO scientists have developed a way to screen for compounds that can inhibit the progression of Alzheimer's disease ... The scientists, working within CSIRO's Preventive Health Flagship, published their findings in the latest edition of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease ... Alzheimer's disease is the fourth leading cause of death in people older than 65 and there is no cure known to science. (The Canberra Times)
