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Study reveals the possibility of curbing synapse loss in Alzheimer's
Posted in Science on 4th Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller
Currently, there are 5 FDA-approved drugs for Alzheimer's, but they only boost cognition temporarily and do not address the causes of cognitive impairment.
Alzheimer's may be prevented by antibody-releasing implant
Posted in Science on 19th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller
A new implantable capsule may provide a novel way of tackling Alzheimer's disease, preventing the buildup of harmful protein plaques in the brain.
Could a virus cause Alzheimers disease?
Posted in Medicine on 16th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller
Alzheimers disease could be caused by viruses like herpes, a group of renowned dementia experts have warned, as they call for urgent investigation into the link.
Alzheimer's preventative drug hope
Posted in Medicine on 13th Feb, 2016
by Alex Muller
Scientists have detected a number of drugs which could help protect against Alzheimer's disease, acting like statins for the brain.
Controversial Transmittable Alzheimers Theory Is Starting to Look Plausible
Posted in Medicine on 27th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller
Researchers discovered that disorders such as Alzheimers may be transmissible through certain medical procedures.