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Protein Injection Could Potentially Reverse The Symptoms of Alzheimer's
WomansDay.com (blog) The researchers, co-led by Professor Eddy Liew, found that daily injections of a protein called IL-33 reversed cognitive decline in mice in just one week. The mice, referred to as APP/PS1 mice, were bred to develop Alzheimer's-like symptoms as they aged. Two-Part Series on Alzheimer's and Dementia What is dementia? Stem cells, toxic proteins being studied to slow Alzheimer's |
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Novel on dementia to benefit Alzheimer’s – New Zealand Herald
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Novel on dementia to benefit Alzheimer's
New Zealand Herald What happens when an intelligent woman who successfully manages to juggle family, a career and a lover, forgets to buy the Christmas turkey? Tauranga-based author Marian Penman answers this question in her first book Losing My Marbles. Marian spent … |
Two proteins may be responsible for dementia in Alzheimer’s patients – ConsumerAffairs
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Two proteins may be responsible for dementia in Alzheimer's patients
ConsumerAffairs For a while now, scientists have suspected that dementia developed in Alzheimer's patients because of the presence of two proteins, called amyloid and tau, respectively. However, they were uncertain about which protein, if either, was the driving force … |
Alzheimer’s Society inspires dementia friendly communities across globe – Alzheimer’s Society
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Alzheimer's Society inspires dementia friendly communities across globe
Alzheimer’s Society A report launched today (21 April) at the 31st International Conference of Alzheimer's Disease International 'ADI' in Budapest asserts Alzheimer's Society as a global leader in tackling dementia and calls for recognition of the human rights and dignity … |
Alzheimer’s and dementia causing plaques affected by length and quality of sleep – Daily Mail
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Alzheimer's and dementia causing plaques affected by length and quality of sleep
Daily Mail People who manage fewer than four hours a night or who wake regularly are more at risk of developing dementia. Poor quality sleep and restless nights are thought to trigger the formation of plaques on the brain linked to Alzheimer's disease (AD). |
Alzheimer’s Society responds to the death of Victoria Wood – Alzheimer’s Society
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Alzheimer's Society responds to the death of Victoria Wood
Alzheimer’s Society As one of the nation's favourite comic writers and performers, Victoria was also a great friend and supporter to us at Alzheimer's Society. As a keen walker herself she was instrumental in raising awareness of our annual fundraising event Memory Walk … |
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support Group set for May 6 in Elizabeth – NJ.com
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Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group set for May 6 in Elizabeth
NJ.com Jewish Family Service of Central NJ, a non-sectarian health and social service agency, will be hosting an Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregiver Support Group on Friday, May 6, 2016, 1-3 PM. The group is free and open to Alzheimer's/Dementia caregivers in the … Dementia scheme gets Royal seal of approval |
Hayfever drugs ‘could reduce brain size and increase risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s’, study says – The Independent
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Hayfever drugs 'could reduce brain size and increase risk of dementia and Alzheimer's', study says
The Independent A group of widely used drugs available over-the-counter and on prescription could be linked to the development of dementia and Alzheimer's in older adults, a study has found. Scientists believe they have found a link between the prolonged use of … Hayfever drugs may shrink brain and raise dementia risk, warn scientists Common over-the-counter drugs can hurt your brain Common allergy and cold medicines shrink brain, could lead to Alzheimer's, study finds |
St. Francis Commons To Host Educational Workshop on Alzheimer’s Disease – Oswego Daily News
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St. Francis Commons To Host Educational Workshop on Alzheimer's Disease
Oswego Daily News St. Francis Commons will host the first program entitled, “Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease: The Basics,” on May 17 from 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Francis Commons, 12 Burkle St. The educational program is free of charge and open to the public. Ready Or Not: Next Alzheimer's Drugs Might Strain Health Systems LSU researchers are seeking to end Alzheimer's disease and start a new neurobiotech industry in Louisiana HIV Patients Now Living Long Enough to Develop Alzheimer's |
Immune protein could offer potential new target for Alzheimer’s disease treatments – Alzheimer’s Society
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Immune protein could offer potential new target for Alzheimer's disease treatments
Alzheimer’s Society It showed that the protein IL-33 reduced the amount of amyloid in the brains of mice that showed symptoms similar to Alzheimer's. The mice also showed improvements in memory. IL-33 is a protein that acts as a chemical signal for immune cells. Here … Natural protein 'restores memory in mice with Alzheimer's' Protein injection hope for Alzheimer's Alzheimer's symptoms could be reversed by restoring protein in brain |