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There is currently no evidence considered to be of even moderate scientific quality supporting the association of any modifiable factor (nutritional supplements, herbal preparations, dietary factors, prescription or nonprescription drugs, social or economic factors, medical condition, toxins, environmental exposures) with reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Intellect Neurosciences is at the forefront of Alzheimer's research, with a rich pipeline and intellectual property portfolio and licensed products in late-stage clinical development ... Since part of our patent portfolio is in China, India and Japan we look forward to interacting with the Asian biotechnology and investor community to discuss potential partnerships and other opportunities for building our IP and technology portfolio of ground-breaking treatments for Alzheimer's and other devastating neurodegenerative diseases.
Intellect Neurosciences is at the forefront of Alzheimer's research, with a rich pipeline and intellectual property portfolio and licensed products in late-stage clinical development ... Since part of our patent portfolio is in China, India and Japan we look forward to interacting with the Asian biotechnology and investor community to discuss potential partnerships and other opportunities for building our IP and technology portfolio of ground-breaking treatments for Alzheimer's and other devastating neurodegenerative diseases.More quotes »
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Brain Scans May One Day Be Used to Predict Dementia
Using brain scans, researchers were able to monitor mental decline over a two-year period in people without dementia and even predict the disorder before it happened, according to a new report.Scientists may one day be able to use brain scans to track th Read more »
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East Meadow teacher John Reynolds, 84
John Reynolds , an East Meadow teacher whose devotion to students inspired his six children to become teachers, died Jan. 30 in Port St. Lucie, Fla., after battling Alzheimer's disease. He was 84. As a sixth-grade teacher, Reynolds always stressed the im Read more »
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In Mice, Cancer Drug Shows Effect on Alzheimer's Symptoms
The cancer drug bexarotene quickly eliminates Alzheimer's disease-associated amyloid beta from the brain and reverses memory problems in mice, a new study finds.The results suggest that bexarotene could possibly help the approximately 5.4 million America Read more »
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Questionnaire Could Help Predict Alzheimer's: Study
A series of specific "yes" or "no" questions could help doctors distinguish between people who have normal memory loss that comes with age and those with a condition known as amnestic mild cognitive impairment, according to a new study.Researchers from B Read more »
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Alzheimers group to host food tasting
In an effort to raise awareness of its programs, the Long Island Alzheimers Foundation tomorrow is hosting a free food tasting event.A Taste of the Town allows participants to sample food from various North Hempstead restaurants. More than 20 restaurants Read more »
Around the web
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Taxes
the last three hours walking some Canadians through completing 2006 through 2008 tax returns for their American mother with Alzheimer's (hence the need to file tax returns from that far back). As we worked our way through these forms and worksheets, the sheer 2/22/12 from Clayton Cramer's Blog Read more »
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US drafts plan to fight feared Alzheimer's disease
Obama administration declared Alzheimer's disease "one of the most-feared health conditions" on Wednesday as it issued a draft of the nation's first strategy to fight the devastating disease that is on the rise as the population ages. The top goal: Find some 2/22/12 from Taiwan News Read more »
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Grey's Anatomy Scoop: Adele's Alzheimer's Takes a Turn for the Worse
"Adele's Alzheimer's is progressively getting worse," James Pickens Jr. tells TVGuide.com. "It's obvious now that the Alzheimer's is making her a danger to herself and possibly others. We have something coming up that really brings the seriousness of her condition 2/22/12 from TV Guide Read more »
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The Department of Health and Human Services Releases Initial Draft of National Alzheimer's Plan
the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk 2/22/12 from PR Newswire Read more »
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Obama's Alzheimer's plan focuses on treatment, care
makes treatment a top priority, but it also focuses on the burden the disease places on families and caregivers. "Alzheimer's disease burdens an increasing number of our nation's elders and their families, and it is essential that we confront the challenge 2/22/12 from Reuters Read more »
