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Memantine does not reduce agitation in Alzheimer’s
New research has found that the drug memantine, which is licensed for use in Alzheimer’s disease, is not effective at reducing symptoms of agitation in people with the disease. The study is published on Wednesday 2 May in the journal PLoS One. Researchers led by scientists at the University of East … Continue reading
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Dementia cases ‘to double by 2030′ says World Health Organisation
A new case of dementia is diagnosed every four seconds Less than half of dementia cases are routinely recognised even in high-income countries The number of people suffering dementia around the globe is expected to nearly double to 65.7million sufferers by 2030, the World Health Organisation has warned. By 2050 … Continue reading
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Alzheimer’s brain plaques ‘rapidly cleared’ in mice
Destructive plaques found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients have been rapidly cleared by researchers testing a cancer drug on mice. The US study, published in the journal Science, reported the plaques were broken down at “unprecedented” speed. Tests also showed an improvement in some brain function. Specialists said the … Continue reading
Why fish is good for your brain
Study suggests it can make Alzheimer’s far less likely Fatty acid found in fish and seafood boosts memory function by 15 per cent Fish-rich diet important for maintaining optimal brain health and preventing onset of dementia Eating oily fish such as salmon and trout can significantly improve your memory say … Continue reading
Manchester study finds new method for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists in Manchester have discovered that measurements of brain activity could be used to predict Alzheimer’s disease in people with mild memory problems. It’s hoped the study, which was part-funded by Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity, will help improve clinical trials to find new treatments for … Continue reading
Millions of Alzheimer’s sufferers could be denied new treatment as funding focus switches to more ‘lucrative’ diseases like cancer
Millions of people with Alzheimer’s disease could be denied vital new treatments due to a crisis in funding for research psychiatrists have warned. People with Parkinson’s disease, depression, schizophrenia and other conditions could also miss out because big drug companies are ditching work on brain diseases to focus on more … Continue reading
Lithium ‘slows development of Alzheimer’s’
Lithium, used for decades to treat mania and depression, could also help slow the advance of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published A trial of 41 people over 60 years of age with mild cognitive impairment, a condition that often leads to full-blown Alzheimer’s, found that the rate of … Continue reading
Five more Alzheimer’s genes discovered, scientists say
Five more genes which increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease have been identified, scientists say. It takes the number of identified genes linked to Alzheimer’s to 10 – the new genes affect three bodily processes and could become targets for treatment. If the effects of all 10 could be … Continue reading
Drugs for heartbeat problem may cut dementia risk
Treating stroke survivors for a heartbeat problem called atrial fibrillation (AF) might prevent many patients from going on to develop dementia, UK experts believe. Research into nearly 50,000 patients’ records found that AF after a stroke more than doubles the risk of dementia. Doctors say we should now investigate whether … Continue reading
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Britain faces dementia catastrophe without ‘aggressive’ research drive
Britain faces a “dementia catastrophe” unless Alzheimer’s is tackled with the same aggression as the fight against Aids, charities are warning. More people fear being diagnosed with the debilitating brain condition above anything else than fear cancer or death itself, research shows. A million people in Britain will suffer … Continue reading