Archives - Friday 16 May 2008
"Shelved" Antihistamine Shows Promise in Alzheimer's Disease
Published on Friday 16 May 2008 - 19:24 - http://www.medscape.com/A largely forgotten antihistamine first used in Russia more than 30 years ago is showing promise as a treatment for mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Medscape Medical News
Blood Test May Detect Alzheimer's Disease
Published on Friday 16 May 2008 - 19:19 - http://www.fdanews.com/A blood test that identifies the disorder in its early stages could soon be made available to researchers.
Around the county
Published on Friday 16 May 2008 - 18:41 - http://www.cantondailyledger.com/CANTON MEMORY WALK, RELATED ACTIVITIES SET The sixth annual Canton Memory Walk will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at Wallace Park, 250 S. Avenue D, according to the Alzheimer's Association,...
How small molecule can take apart Alzheimer's disease protein fibers
Published on Friday 16 May 2008 - 18:10 - http://www.physorg.com/Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have shown, in unprecedented detail, how a small molecule is able to selectively take apart abnormally folded protein fibers...
Small molecule can take apart Alzheimer's disease protein fibers
Published on Friday 16 May 2008 - 16:18 - http://www.scienceblog.com/Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have shown, in unprecedented detail, how a small molecule is able to selectively take apart abnormally folded protein fibers...
Author discusses challenges of Alzheimer's
Published on Friday 16 May 2008 - 16:04 - http://www.wbir.com/Dan Taylor, author of "The Parent Care Conversation" made a visit to Knoxville as the featured speaker at the Alzheimer's Association "Caring and Coping" workshops for caregivers.
Causative Gene for Alzheimer's Discovered
Published on Friday 16 May 2008 - 14:40 - http://www.medindia.com/A gene called TRPC4AP may cause Alzheimer's disease, a new study that analyzed the genetic profile of two large Georgia
Nanotech Stem Cells, Order Now!
Published on Friday 16 May 2008 - 14:26 - http://pipeline.corante.com/A good rule to follow: hold onto your wallet when two exciting, complicated fields of research are combined. Nature reported earlier this spring on a good example of this, the announcement by a...
Alzheimer's Excellence in Caregiving Award
Published on Friday 16 May 2008 - 13:42 - http://denver.yourhub.com/The Alzheimer's Association Colorado Chapter is pleased to announce Karen Osier as this year's winner of the George and Pat Sugerman Excellence in Caregiving Award presented at the 19th Annual...
Terminal Alzheimer's Victim Pleads for Increase in US Research Funds
Published on Friday 16 May 2008 - 12:37 - http://www.medindia.com/Chuck Jackson has lived his entire life dreading the death blow from Alzheimer's disease. Four generations of his family
