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.

Alzheimer's Disease Could Possibly Be Caused By Faulty Brain Cells

Posted in Science on 12th Feb, 2017
by Alex Muller

In a recent study, researchers found that Alzheimers disease could be a product of damaged cell structures.

Compound may untangle damage leading to some dementias

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

Preclinical study suggests a possible treatment for Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.