The Desperate Search for the Wandering Alzheimer's Man--Judge Lombard
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Cancer drug may help Alzheimer's patients
U.S. researchers suggest a cancer drug may help restore memory deficits in Alzheimer's patients.
The Columbia University Medical Center study, published in The Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, finds a cancer drug from a family of compounds -- HDAC inhibitors -- improved memory performance.
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Scientists Discover 3 More Genes With Links to Alzheimer's Disease
Two European research teams have identified three genes that affect a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia in the elderly.
The new genes appear to have at least as big a role as four others discovered in the last 15 years that are known to play a role in Alzheimer's.
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Purple bows sold to fund Alzheimer’s education, researchIn celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Susquehanna Valley Chorale is hosting a series of events focusing on Alzheimer’s disease. Beginning today, the Chorale will begin selling large purple bows to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Pennsylvania Chapter. The bows will be displayed outside on front doors, mailboxes, light posts and windows throughout the Susquehanna River Valley, in many communities and neighborhoods.
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Dementia and the Eight Types of Dementia
Dementia is caused by various diseases and conditions that result in damaged brain cells. Brain cells can be destroyed by brain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, or strokes (called vascular or multi-infarct dementia), which decrease blood flow to the brain.
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