Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's treatment within reach after successful drug trial
Posted in Medicine on 11th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller
Tablet that switches off production of toxic amyloid proteins could be first treatment licensed in a decade if it is also shown to slow mental decline.
'Flashing light therapy' for Alzheimer's
Posted in Medicine on 8th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller
A flashing light therapy might help ward off Alzheimer's, say US scientists after promising trials in mice.
New Research Shows How Lost Memories Can Be Recovered
Posted in Medicine on 7th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller
New research could lead to treatment options for patients suffering from short-term memory problems, diseases like Alzheimer's, or mental illnesses.
Hopes for a new Alzheimer's drug have been dashed
Posted in Business on 24th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller
A major trial of a drug to treat mild dementia due to Alzheimer's disease has ended in failure.
Manipulating One Brain Protein Could Allow Us to Prevent Alzheimers
Posted in Medicine on 21st Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller
Most research on Alzheimer's is around beta-amyloid in the brain that's suspected of causing plaques associated with the disease.