Major changes on horizon for Alzheimer’s testing
Major changes on horizon for Alzheimer’s testing
Doctors are likely to soon change the way they diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, leading to detection of the illness years before the first signs of memory loss — but also more expensive tests and perhaps anxiety for people diagnosed with the disease who might… Continue reading
Does Alzheimer’s count as a mental disorder for a dual diagnosis?
Question by Lorin: Does Alzheimer’s count as a mental disorder for a dual diagnosis?
I am researching Substance Abuse Rehab facilities and have found that dual diagnosis or occurring mental disorders in conjunction with addiction needs to be treated differently. The normal mental disorders mentioned were bipolar, depression, anxiety,… Continue reading
Alzheimer’s Research Spotlights Protein ‘Tangles’ in Brain
Alzheimer’s Research Spotlights Protein ‘Tangles’ in Brain
Title: Alzheimer’s Research Spotlights Protein ‘Tangles’ in Brain Category: Health News Created: 7/13/2010 2:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 7/14/2010
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Glaxo’s Avandia Can Stay in U.S. With New Warnings
GlaxoSmithKline Plc, the U.K.’s biggest drugmaker, should continue to sell its… Continue reading
An Obesity Gene, Known as FTO, Also May Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
An Obesity Gene, Known as FTO, Also May Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
– When Combined with a Known Alzheimer’s Gene, Your Alzheimer’s Risk may be Doubled – HONOLULU, July 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — A gene known as FTO, which appears to be correlated with obesity in humans, may… Continue reading
KingofthePaupers: Marijuana regrows brain cells for Alzheimer’s
Dr. Wenk (U. Ohio) 2006 study says marihuana’s anti-inflammatory benefits help Alzheimer’s; Dr. Zhang (U. Sask.) 2006 study shows neurogenesis (new brain cell growth)
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SDSU researcher explores novel protein as potential target in Alzheimer’s treatment
SDSU researcher explores novel protein as potential target in Alzheimer’s treatment
(PhysOrg.com) — A South Dakota State University researcher and his colleagues elsewhere have discovered a previously unreported mitochondrial protein that interacts with a protein known to play a role in Alzheimer’s disease.
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