Archives - Thursday 07 August 2008
Rethinking Alzheimer's
Published on Thursday 07 August 2008 - 23:00 - http://www.businessweek.com/By taking a new tack in fighting the disease, a tiny Singapore startup may have the jump on Big Pharma
Satoris Eyeing Launch of Alzheimer’s Test While Awaiting Validation Results
Published on Thursday 07 August 2008 - 22:42 - http://www.proteomonitor.com/The company is currently collaborating with the Mayo Clinic to validate results from a study published late last year, work that is expected to be completed in September. Depending on the results,...
KU professor awared $2.5 million NIH grant
Published on Thursday 07 August 2008 - 19:55 - http://www2.ljworld.com/Kansas University researchers will use a $2.5 million grant to determine if two promising early drugs can help combat Alzheimer’s.
KU professor awarded $2.1 million NIH grant
Published on Thursday 07 August 2008 - 19:55 - http://www2.ljworld.com/Kansas University researchers will use a $2.1 million grant to determine if two promising early drugs can help combat Alzheimer’s.
From Allergy to Alzheimer's Treatment
Published on Thursday 07 August 2008 - 18:58 - http://www.tfot.info/The San Francisco based biopharmaceutical company Medivation has recently published results of its first pivotal clinical trial of Dimebon in Alzheimer's disease. Dimebon, a drug formerly approved...
Conference points out wins, misses in Alzheimer's research
Published on Thursday 07 August 2008 - 18:54 - http://www.yourwestvalley.com/Clinical trial results and presentations were the highlights of the Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease last week in Chicago.
Novel Agent Produces Sustained Benefit in Mild to Moderate AD
Published on Thursday 07 August 2008 - 17:58 - http://www.medscape.com/New data from an open-label 6-month extension trial of Dimebon, an agent with a novel neuroprotective effect, indicates the drug may have sustained clinical benefit in mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's...
Woman raises $16,000 for Alzheimer's research
Published on Thursday 07 August 2008 - 17:25 - http://hoinews.com/The heart of Illinois woman who was camping out on rooftops to raise money has come down with $16,000 for Alzheimer's research.
Gene mutation not a risk factor for concussion
Published on Thursday 07 August 2008 - 16:26 - http://www.healthcentral.com/Athletes who carry a specific gene mutation associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease do not appear to be at any greater risk of suffering a concussion than athletes who do not carry...
Alzheimer's Association to hold support group
Published on Thursday 07 August 2008 - 16:05 - http://www.montereyherald.com/The Alzheimer's Association will hold a support group for caregivers and family members and friends of people with Alzheimer's disease or any related dementia. The groups will meet from 1 to 2:30...
