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Transplanted Cells May Not Function Long Term
(Source: Rush University Medical Center) - Researchers report that neurons grafted into the brain of a patient with Parkinson's disease fourteen years ago have now developed Lewy body pathology.
Depression Increases Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
(Source: AAN) - According to a recent study, people who have had depression are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than people who have never had depression.
Fish Oils Boost in Alzheimer's Fight
(Source: NHS Choices) - British researchers believe that science may be on the brink of a breakthrough, noting the possibility Alzheimer's disease may be treatable using omega-3 oils.
Leaky Blood Vessels May Play Role in Lou Gehrig's Progression
(Source: Medical News Today) - A study from the University of Rochester Medical Centre has found that leaky blood vessels may play a role the progression of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's disease.
Mitochondria Play Role in AD
(Source: Innovations Report) - Results of a University of Southern California study demonstrate that estrogen reduces oxidative stress caused by cellular mitochondria, increasing their ability to generate energy. This is important since there is usually an energy deficit in the brain of people with Alzheimer's disease.
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