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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.
The less older adults sleep, the faster their brains age, study suggests
Posted in Medicine on 2nd Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller
These findings pave the way for future work on sleep loss and its contribution to cognitive decline, including Dementia.
Potential Alzheimer's drug prevents abnormal blood clots in the brain
Posted in Medicine on 30th Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller
The culprits behind Alzheimer's disease is believed to be the persistent blood clots that often form in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.
Self-repairing mechanism helps to preserve brain function in neurodegenerative diseases
Posted in Medicine on 22nd Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller
Creating new neurons can help to preserve brain function in neurodegenerative diseases.
Dementia is 'one of greatest enemies of humanity'
Posted in Science on 20th Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller
A "big, bold global push" is needed to beat dementia, David Cameron has told a summit in London.