PET Scans May Detect Beta-Amyloid Deposition Linked to Alzheimer 's

Published on Monday 25 August 2008 - 16:41 - http://www.medscape.com/

A new study suggests that PET imaging may allow noninvasive assessment of beta-amyloid deposition. Medscape Medical News

Treating the silent, unresponsive patient

Published on Monday 25 August 2008 - 15:08 - http://www.endocrinetoday.com/

alzheimer’s patient with history of hypercholesterolemia presents with wounds to bilateral lower extremities.

Local news briefs

Published on Monday 25 August 2008 - 14:56 - http://www.newschief.com/

Group holding Caregivers Day Out next monthWINTER HAVEN - Caregivers Day Out, an annual event through the Alzheimers Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, will...

Alumnus donates $10 million

Published on Monday 25 August 2008 - 09:31 - http://www.dailybruin.com/

After receiving a $10 million donation recently from an alumnus, The Alzheimer’s Disease Center at UCLA’s Department of Neurology has a new name – the Mary S....

Ask Dr. H: Statins and the risk of dementia

Published on Monday 25 August 2008 - 09:01 - http://www.philly.com/

Question: Frankly I'm confused! Some articles describe how "statin" cholesterol drugs like Lipitor can cause memory loss, while others describe how taking statin drugs can decrease the chance of...

Computer-Based Method IDs Alzheimer 's Protein Structures

Published on Monday 25 August 2008 - 09:00 - http://www.medicinenet.com/

Title: Computer-Based Method IDs Alzheimer's Protein StructuresCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/23/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/25/2008

Polyphenols protect nerves from damage but not in Alzheimer ’s

Published on Monday 25 August 2008 - 07:42 - http://www.sindhtoday.net/

Toronto, Aug 25 (IANS) Plant nutrients called polyphenols are known to protect nerves from damage, but to expect a similar effect in case of Alzheimer's would be...

Prevalence of Alzheimer 's disease sparks health reform recommendations

Published on Monday 25 August 2008 - 07:10 - http://www.mcknights.com/

The U.S. healthcare delivery system may not be equipped to handle the expected growth in patients with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new report by Avalere...

About 5.2 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer 's; what is it?

Published on Monday 25 August 2008 - 07:00 - http://www.qconline.com/

BOSTON -- Alzheimer's disease, the leading cause of dementia in older people, is brought on by the widespread destruction of brain cells called neurons over the...

Brain Cells 'Supercharged' To Attack Plaques That Cause Alzheimer ’s Disease

Published on Monday 25 August 2008 - 06:00 - http://www.sciencedaily.com/

Researchers at the University of British Columbia have discovered a new method for developing treatments for Alzheimer's Disease (AD). They have shown that by...