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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks of daily living. In most people with AD, symptoms first appear after age 60. AD is the most common cause of dementia among older people, but it is not a normal part of aging. Dementia refers to a decline in cognitive function that interferes with daily life and activities. AD starts in a region of the brain that affects recent memory, then gradually spreads to other parts of the brain. Although treatment can slow the progression of AD and help manage its symptoms in some people, currently there is no cure for this devastating disease.

Creation of the UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC)

A new drive to harness the research potential of the NHS was given a further boost today by the creation of the UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC).

29 Jun 2004

Vascular dementia, a common form of dementia often mistaken for Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s isn’t always the cause of a progressive loss of memory and other mental skills.

29 Jun 2004

Canadian Alzheimer Society responds to donepezil study

A study on the effects of donepezil on people with mild to moderate Alzheimer Disease entitled Long-term donepezil treatment in 565 patients with Alzheimer's Disease(AD2000): randomised double-blind trial appears in the June 26, 2004 issue of The Lancet.

29 Jun 2004

Hormone replacement therapy in women increases risk of dementia

These "surprising and significant findings" are reported in two studies from the Women's Health Initiative Memory Study, in which UC Medical Center participates, in today's issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

28 Jun 2004

Call for President Bush to lift restrictions on embryonic stem cell research

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, along with more than 140 patient groups, universities, and scientific societies, sent a letter today to President Bush urging an expansion of the regulations governing federal embryonic stem cell research.

25 Jun 2004

Alzheimer’s Society expresses concern over new study on dementia drug effectiveness, published in The Lancet

The Alzheimer’s Society has expressed serious concern at the interpretation of a new study into the effectiveness of drugs for dementia, published in The Lancet.

25 Jun 2004

Most Alzheimer's drugs don't work

A new UK study published in THE LANCET concludes that the most widely used drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease have only minimal efficacy, and that an alternative approach for treatment is needed.

24 Jun 2004

Fewer Americans with Alzheimer’s and $149 billion in annual Medicare and Medicaid savings by 2025

A new Alzheimer’s Association report released today shows that medical research breakthroughs could result in nearly three million fewer Americans with the disease and $149 billion in annual Medicare and Medicaid savings by 2025.

24 Jun 2004

Computerised test that can help detect memory problems in older people

Ageing can cause many fears in people, but perhaps one of the biggest is fear of losing your memory.

23 Jun 2004

Estrogen therapy may increase the risk for dementia

A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) suggests that estrogen therapy does not decrease, but may increase, the risk for dementia in older, postmenopausal women.

22 Jun 2004

Elevated homocysteine levels have been associated with an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer disease

Patients with Parkinson disease (PD) who also have high levels of homocysteine (an amino acid produced by the body) are more likely to be depressed compared with other patients with PD who have normal levels of homocysteine

21 Jun 2004

New centre of excellence to develop stem cell treatments for diabetes and diseases of the brain

New centre of excellence at the University of Cambridge to develop stem cell treatments for diabetes and diseases of the brain, including Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis.

21 Jun 2004

Statement on the legislation to double the funding for Alzheimer’s research

Sheldon Goldberg, president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association issued the following statement today on the legislation to double the funding for Alzheimer’s research at the National Institutes of Health

16 Jun 2004

74 percent of Americans support call for the Bush White House to lift restrictions on stem cell research

By a decisive margin of 74-21 percent, Americans support former First Lady Nancy Reagan’s call for the Bush White House to lift restrictions on stem cell research in order to look for possible treatments for the Alzheimer’s disease that afflicted former President Ronald Reagan prior to his recent death

16 Jun 2004

Artichokes and beans full of antioxidants

Artichokes and beans may not be at the top of your list of favorite foods, but when it comes to antioxidants, these veggies earn a coveted place.

16 Jun 2004

Expansion of Medicare coverage of positron emission tomography to include some Medicare beneficiaries with suspected Alzheimer’s disease

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today that it intends to expand Medicare coverage of positron emission tomography (PET) to include some Medicare beneficiaries with suspected Alzheimer’s disease.

15 Jun 2004

Nordic networks to explore Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, stroke, migraine, epilepsy, cancer and autoimmune and metabolic disorders

Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, stroke, migraine, epilepsy, cancer and autoimmune and metabolic disorders – these are examples of diseases that will be explored by the three Nordic networks that have been granted financial support from the joint Nordic venture ”Nordic Centre of Excellence Programme in Molecular Medicine”.

15 Jun 2004

Significant vaccine advance for Parkinson’s disease therapy

Scientists at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha and Columbia University Medical Center in New York have discovered a new vaccine approach that successfully prevents the death of brain cells in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease.

15 Jun 2004

New guidelines over the rights of lesbian, gay and bisexual partners over hospital visiting and involvement in treatment decisions

The guidance compiled by UNISON and the Royal College of Nursing provides detailed information on how healthcare workers can give confidence to lesbian, gay and bisexual service users and has been endorsed by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, College of Occupational Therapists, Royal College of Midwives and the Society of Radiographers.

14 Jun 2004

John Kerry pushes for new cures and treatments for Alzheimer’s

Drawing on the inspiration of Nancy Reagan and millions of families who bravely comfort suffering loved ones, Democratic Presidential candidate John Kerry Saturday said we must lift the barriers that stand in the way of science to find new cures and treatments for Alzheimer’s and other diseases through stem cell research.

14 Jun 2004

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Creation of the UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC)

Vascular dementia, a common form of dementia often mistaken for Alzheimer’s disease

Canadian Alzheimer Society responds to donepezil study

Hormone replacement therapy in women increases risk of dementia

Call for President Bush to lift restrictions on embryonic stem cell research

Alzheimer’s Society expresses concern over new study on dementia drug effectiveness, published in The Lancet

Most Alzheimer's drugs don't work

Fewer Americans with Alzheimer’s and $149 billion in annual Medicare and Medicaid savings by 2025

Computerised test that can help detect memory problems in older people

Estrogen therapy may increase the risk for dementia

Elevated homocysteine levels have been associated with an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer disease

New centre of excellence to develop stem cell treatments for diabetes and diseases of the brain

Statement on the legislation to double the funding for Alzheimer’s research

74 percent of Americans support call for the Bush White House to lift restrictions on stem cell research

Artichokes and beans full of antioxidants

Expansion of Medicare coverage of positron emission tomography to include some Medicare beneficiaries with suspected Alzheimer’s disease

Nordic networks to explore Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, stroke, migraine, epilepsy, cancer and autoimmune and metabolic disorders

Significant vaccine advance for Parkinson’s disease therapy

New guidelines over the rights of lesbian, gay and bisexual partners over hospital visiting and involvement in treatment decisions

John Kerry pushes for new cures and treatments for Alzheimer’s

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