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CarlsonTeke2 posted an update in the group Alzheimer’s Disease Advocate Network
Alzheimer's vaccine draws closerBuilding on more than a decade of scientific research, a recent paper brings us one step closer to developing a vaccine for Alzheimer’s disease. -
raineealexis posted an update in the group Alzheimer’s Disease Advocate Network
UM stem cell research lifts hope for Alzheimer's patientsEva Feldman’s research shows Implanting neural stem cells in the brains of mouse models improved recognition and spatial memory, along with learning -
CarlsonTeke2 posted an update in the group Alzheimer’s Disease Advocate Network
'Historic breakthrough Alzheimer patients around the globe have been awaiting' – HealthNewsReview.orgOver the years, I have loved it when health care journalists send us tips. One recently wrote, “Have you all seen this BS? Some uneducated/informed friends are posting this on Facebook.” The BS she was referring to was our headline above, which appeared in the first sentence of a news story by WV News: The Independent … -
raineealexis posted an update in the group Alzheimer’s Disease Advocate Network
New methods to identify Alzheimer's drug candidates with anti-aging properties — ScienceDailyOld age is the greatest risk factor for many diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and cancer. Geroprotectors are a recently identified class of anti-aging compounds. New research has now identified a unique subclass of these compounds, dubbed geroneuroprotectors (GNPs), which are AD drug candidates and slow the aging process in mice. -
raineealexis posted an update in the group Alzheimer’s Disease Advocate Network
Hope in Alzheimer's fight is found in antibody developed on LI | NewsdayFeinstein Institute for Medical Research scientists in Manhasset developed a protein antibody that is the basis of an experimental medication now being studied. -
raineealexis posted an update in the group Alzheimer’s Disease Advocate Network
Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease share common genetics in some patients — ScienceDailyGenetics may predispose some people to both Alzheimer’s disease and high levels of blood lipids such as cholesterol, a common feature of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. -
CarlsonTeke2 posted an update in the group Alzheimer’s Disease Advocate Network
Evidence mounts that an eye scan may detect early Alzheimer's disease: Two new studies suggest signs of the disease are visible in the eyes before symptoms appear — ScienceDailyResults from two studies show that a new, non-invasive imaging device can see signs of Alzheimer’s disease in a matter of seconds. The researchers show that the small blood vessels in the retina at the back of the eye are altered in patients with Alzheimer’s. -
CarlsonTeke2 posted an update in the group Alzheimer’s Disease Advocate Network
How an outsider bucked prevailing Alzheimer's theory, clawed for validation – STATEven as potential Alzheimer’s drugs failed, researchers with fresh approaches struggled to get funded and to get studies published in top journals. -
CarlsonTeke2 posted an update in the group Alzheimer’s Disease Advocate Network
Prevent Alzheimer's by Sticking to These 2 Diets, Science SaysCan you prevent Alzheimer’s? These two diets are associated with a 36 and 53 percent lower risk of Alzheimer’s in clinical studies. -
CarlsonTeke2 posted an update in the group Alzheimer’s Disease Advocate Network
Just 5% of Dementias Are Inherited. Here's What Might Cause the Other 95% – Being PatientWhile recent access to DNA reports like 23andMe has stoked fear amongst those who received confirmation that they carry one or two copies of…
