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Alzheimer's Silent Epidemic hits Black Americans
Alzheimer’s disease is a silent epidemic that has slowly invaded the African American community according to research. The prevalence, incidence, and cumulative risk of Alzheimer’s disease appears to be much higher in African-Americans and many Blacks are not aware of the signs and symptoms of dementia. The Alzheimer's Association is calling for more research, more funding and earlier intervention.
Understanding How Black Communities View Dementia
Alzheimer's disease among African Americans has been described as a silent epidemic. Beyond the acknowledgement that black people have high rates of dementia, more needs to be understood about the concept of dementia and the support available to and within the black community.
Doubts About Aricept Effectiveness
Doubts over the clinical effectiveness of the drug Aricept, the most widely prescribed medication for Alzheimer's, have been raised in an independent research study.
Marijuana May Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
Marijuana May Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
Literature, linguistics and Early Signs of Alzheimer's
Iris Murdoch's last book 'Jackson's Dilemma', published in 1995, demonstrated her use of simpler sentences and words, revealed later as signs of Alzheimer's.
ADDL Research Provides Vaccine Hope
ADDL research is being taken very seriously by the pharmaceutical company Merck. Merck has stumped up 48 million dollars for research with the promise of a further 48 million should a vaccine be marketed.
Could Caffeine Reduce Risk of Alzheimer's Disease?
Could caffeine reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease? Researchers at the Byrd Alzheimer's Institute in Florida have found caffeine intake not only appears to protect against Alzheimer's but may actually help those who already have the disease.
Latino's Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's
Latino's and people of Hispanic descent are over-represented in terms of dementia. Latino individuals may be diagnosed with Alzheimer's around 5 years earlier than Anglo's.
Depression a Risk Factor for Alzheimer's Disease
A study from the researchers at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York believe their findings show that there is a link between people who have a lifetime history of major depressive disorder and Alzheimer's.
Vascular Risk Factors & Alzheimer's Disease
Vascular Risk Factors & Alzheimer's Disease
Obesity in Middle Age Increases Dementia Risk
Obesity in Middle Age Increases Dementia Risk
Stem Cell Research Information
Stem cell research has a number of high profile supporters. Christopher Reeve, Michael J Fox and Nancy Reagan are just a few.
Anti amyloid Drug Treatments in Development for Alzheimer's Disease
There are a number of Anti amyloid drug treatments in development for Alzheimer's Disease at the present time. This article explores and explains what scientists are doing in their fight to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease
Growing Evidence About Connections between Alzheimer's and Diabetes
Growing evidence about connections between Alzheimer's and diabetes are being reported by researchers. The studies may have great implications for the future treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Diabetes Related Sugar Toxins May Affect Memory Function
Diabetes related sugar toxins called AGEs may make memory function worse according to reseach presented at the 10th International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders
Diabetes Drug Pioglitazone may also Treat Alzheimer’s disease
Researcher form the Universities of Virginia, Charlottesville and Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio have found that diabetes medication Pioglitazone may also be a future treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
Water Contamination, Aluminum and Alzheimer's Disease
The debate over what role aluminium has as a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease has another interesting incident to study. Water supplies to 20,000 people in and around Camelford, England were contaminated when aluminium sulphate went into the wrong treatment tank. Resident Carole Cross died from a rare form of Alzheimer's disease. Very high levels of aluminium were found in the affected areas of her brain tissue.
Amyloid Research May Impact Future Alzheimer's Medications
One of the areas of great excitment for future treatments for Alzheimer's disease is into medications that will break down and possibly rid the brain of plaques and tangles that are thought to be responsible for brain damage associated with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers at UC Irvine have found soluble beta amyloid kills brain cells rapidly and this could have implications for the medications currently in various stages of development.
Poor Physical Function Predicts Alzheimer's
Higher levels of physical function may be associated with a delayed onset of dementia and Alzheimer's disease says researchers from University of Washington
Aricept Drug Trial Finds Small Benefit in Severe Alzheimer's Disease
A research study for people living in nursing homes with severe Alzheimer's disease showed those taking Aricept (Donepezil) improved slightly. But do minimal improvements mean that a medication used in the early and moderate stages of Alzheimer's should be used in the later stages of dementia?
Unexpected Deaths in Aricept Vascular Dementia Study
There have been higher than expected deaths in a Stage III drug trial using Aricept for vascular dementia report Eisai Co. Ltd
Dental Fillings and Dementia
So far, amalgam fillings have the green light but the recommendation is for continued monitoring and further research in relation to Alzheimer's disease.
Twin Study Confirms Strong Genetic Link for Alzheimer's
The largest sample research project to evaluate the genetic and environmental influences of Alzheimer's disease has found a strong genetic basis for the disease.
Doctor's Neckties Spread Diseases
The necktie has always been viewed as a symbol of smartness and professionalism. Studies even show that men without a neck tie are viwed as less professional, reliable and competent. So what happens when we discover that the humble necktie is the breeding ground for some of the nastiest bugs around?
Flu Shots do not Decrease Flu Related Deaths in Over 65's says Research
A report in the Archives of Internal Medicine says that the increased rate of flu vaccinations since the 1980's have not shown any decrease in flu related deaths.
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