dementia

Dementia-related brain changes observed before memory or thinking problems are noticeable

Posted in Medicine on 22nd May, 2017
by Alex Muller

A potential brain imaging predictor for dementia.

Experts excited by 'wonder-drug' for neurodegenerative diseases

Posted in Medicine on 21st Apr, 2017
by Alex Muller

Scientists hope they have found a drug to stop all neurodegenerative brain diseases, including dementia.

Ultrasound boosts success of Alzheimers drug

Posted in Medicine on 5th Apr, 2017
by Alex Muller

Researchers are a step closer to non-invasive treatment of Alzheimers disease, with the discovery that ultrasound enhances the effectiveness of immunotherapy.

Cancer Drug That Might Slow Parkinson's, Alzheimer's Headed For Bigger Tests

Posted in Medicine on 17th Mar, 2017
by Alex Muller

Scientists are hoping that a single drug can treat two devastating brain diseases: Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

Marijuana could hold the key to treating Alzheimer's but drug laws stand in the way

Posted in Medicine on 11th Mar, 2017
by Alex Muller

Cannabinoids can help remove dangerous dementia proteins from brain cells, researchers say.