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Researchers Close in on Origins of Alzheimer's Plaques
(Source: Washington University)- Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine used a drug to shut down the process of endocytosis in an Alzheimer's mouse model.
Brain Size May Protect from Memory Loss
(Source: AAN)- Researchers have long known that some people die with sharp minds and perfect memories, though their brains are riddled with Alzheimer's plaques and tangles. New research shows that those people have a larger part of the brain called the hippocampus.
Investigational Drug Improves Daily Function in Alzheimer's Patients
(Source: Medivation)- Medivation announced test results of their investigational drug Dimebon™, indicating that Alzheimer's patients taking the drug showed significant improvement in their ability to perform daily tasks over a one-year period, compared to placebo.
Vitamin E May Help Alzheimer's Patients Live Longer
(Source: AAN)- According to research, people with Alzheimer's disease who take vitamin E appear to live longer than those who don't take the vitamin.
High Cholesterol in 40s Increases Alzheimer's Risk
(Source: AAN)- According to research, people with high cholesterol in their early 40s are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than those with low cholesterol.
Exercise Can Reduce the MCI Risk
(Source: Mayo Clinic )- A Mayo Clinic study has found that regular physical exercise may help protect against mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a disorder of the brain that affects thinking abilities.
Alzheimer's Starts Earlier for Heavy Drinkers and Smokers
(Source: AAN)- According to new research, heavy drinkers and heavy smokers develop Alzheimer's disease years earlier than people with Alzheimer's who do not drink or smoke heavily.
Potential Causes of Young-Onset Dementia
(Source: Mayo Clinic)- Approximately 12 in 100,000 people may develop young-onset dementia.
Chemotherapy May Not Affect Memory in Breast Cancer Patients
(Source: AAN)- Women receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer frequently report problems with memory and concentration, but two new studies suggest that chemotherapy is not the cause of these problems, and the stress of the diagnosis may be.
A Memory Drug by Any Other Name
(Source: NationalPost)- The failed Alzheimer's drug Alzhemed is being rebranded under the name of Vivimind, and the company's name changed to Bellus.
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