Alzheimer’s
Link Found Between Concussion and Alzheimers Disease
Posted in Medicine on 18th Jan, 2017
by Alex Muller
A study has found concussions accelerate Alzheimer's disease-related brain atrophy and cognitive decline in people who are at genetic risk for the condition.
Method discovered to remove amyloid plaques found in Alzheimers disease
Posted in Medicine on 25th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller
A strategy for removing amyloid plaques; clumps in a brain with Alzheimers disease that are created by misfolded proteins.
Alzheimer's treatment within reach after successful drug trial
Posted in Medicine on 11th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller
Tablet that switches off production of toxic amyloid proteins could be first treatment licensed in a decade if it is also shown to slow mental decline.
'Flashing light therapy' for Alzheimer's
Posted in Medicine on 8th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller
A flashing light therapy might help ward off Alzheimer's, say US scientists after promising trials in mice.
New Research Shows How Lost Memories Can Be Recovered
Posted in Medicine on 7th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller
New research could lead to treatment options for patients suffering from short-term memory problems, diseases like Alzheimer's, or mental illnesses.