Alzheimer’s
New drug reverses effects of Alzheimers disease in mice
Posted in Science on 7th Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller
The compound, TC-2153, inhibits the negative effects of a protein called STEP on learning and memory. These cognitive functions are impaired in Alzheimers.
Depression Is a Risk Factor for Dementia, New Research Says
Posted in Medicine on 1st Aug, 2014
by Alex Muller
The two have been linked before, but the new study says depression may be an independent risk factor for the disease.
England records rise in dementia diagnoses
Posted in Medicine on 31st Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller
The number of people in England diagnosed with dementia has risen by 62% over seven years.
Noninvasive retinal imaging device is able to detect Alzheimers 20 years in advance
Posted in Medicine on 23rd Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller
Device could be FDA-approved by 2015 and early signs of Alzheimer's could be detected in a regular ophthalmologist exam.
Newly identified genetic variants could delay Alzheimer's onset by four years
Posted in Medicine on 21st Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller
Researchers have made some inroads in the fight against Alzheimers disease, but as yet no definitive cure has been found.