Hunt for Alzheimer's disease treatment intensifies"There are probably more registered clinical trials now in Alzheimer's than in the entire history of the field," Relkin said. "It reflects this incredible Wild West attitude that there are no targets not to shoot at. All of these different avenues are being explored." To continue reading go here.
A new Alzheimer's treatment in an old remedy?
The study compared 847 people who were given at least one treatment of intravenous immunoglobulin over four years and 84,700 similar people who were not given the treatment. The records were pulled from a database of 20 million people age 65 and older. Those who received the immunoglobulin had a 42% lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease over four years compared to those who did not receive the drug. To continue reading go here.
Alzheimer's Drugs May Be Next Investment Trend
After heart disease and cancer, Alzheimer's is the third-largest killer in the U.S. Care and treatment of the disease in the U.S. costs more than $100 billion annually. This is a big market that is only going to get bigger with the rise in instances of the disease To continue reading go here.
Love drives husband caring for wife with Alzheimer's
In 2006, Edward said that if his wife got to the point where she couldn't walk or respond he would consider a care facility. Now, he just says a little prayer and keeps going. To continue reading go here.
Idaho chapter of Alzheimer's group closes
As the United States sits on the cusp of a significant increase in people suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia - due to the aging of the Baby Boomer generation - the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Idaho closed its Boise office last week. To continue reading go here.
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