Alzheimer’s
Arthritis drug shows potential to stall Alzheimer's
Posted in Science on 18th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller
Despite decades of work and hundreds of trials, Alzheimer's disease remains an end-of-life trauma for millions. Could that be about to change?
One in three Alzheimer's cases preventable, says research
Posted in Medicine on 15th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller
The main risk factors for the disease are a lack of exercise, smoking, depression and poor education.
A neural device to restore memory
Posted in Hardware on 12th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller
Intended to help military service members with traumatic brain injury (TBI), but could also help with Alzheimer's disease and epilepsy
Alzheimer's research in 'major step' towards blood test
Posted in Medicine on 9th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller
British scientists have made a "major step forward" in developing a blood test to predict the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
Decline in trials for Alzheimer's disease
Posted in Medicine on 3rd Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller
More than 99% of drug trials for Alzheimer's disease during the past decade have failed, according to a study.