Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

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Out-of-pocket spending on health care in old age puts significant strain on finances

The protection of the savings of the elderly-one of the primary goals of Medicare-is under threat from a combination of spiraling healthcare costs and increased longevity. As the government attempts to reduce Medicare costs, one suggestion is that the elderly could pay a larger proportion of the costs of their healthcare. But exactly how much would this be and what impact would it have on their finances?

6 Sep 2012

Newly discovered neuronal pathway plays key role in controlling bone density during adolescence

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered that a neuronal pathway -- part of the autonomic nervous system -- reaches the bones and participates in the control of bone development.

5 Sep 2012

Breastfeeding may lower risk for depression in adulthood

A study published in the last issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics examines the relationship between breastfeeding and onset of depression in adulthood.

5 Sep 2012

Avanir initiates enrollment in AVP-923 Phase II clinical trial for treatment of agitation in AD patients

Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the enrollment of the first patient in study AVR-131. The study is a Phase II clinical trial investigating the use of AVP-923 for the treatment of agitation in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

5 Sep 2012

FDA approves Novartis’ Exelon Patch to treat mild to moderate AD

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a higher dose of Exelon Patch (rivastigmine transdermal system) for the treatment of people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.

4 Sep 2012

People with normal blood sugar range may be at increased risk of brain shrinkage

People whose blood sugar is on the high end of the normal range may be at greater risk of brain shrinkage that occurs with aging and diseases such as dementia, according to new research published in the September 4, 2012, print issue of Neurology-, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

4 Sep 2012

Parkinson disease may share common pathogenic mechanisms with some cancers

A study that used a Utah genealogic database and a statewide cancer registry to examine the relationship between Parkinson disease (PD) and cancer suggests an increased risk of prostate cancer and melanoma in patients with PD and their relatives, according to a report published Online First by Archives of Neurology, a JAMA Network publication.

4 Sep 2012

Exercise paves way to healthy old age

Middle-aged people who have a high level of physical fitness have a significantly lower and later incidence of chronic conditions in old age than those who are less fit, report researchers.

3 Sep 2012

iBC Quality Solutions helps to change UK care home system

As care homes struggle to stay compliant with regulations, iBC quality solutions company step in to help.

3 Sep 2012

MDA7 compound shows promise against Alzheimer's disease

A compound developed to treat neuropathic pain has shown potential as an innovative treatment for Alzheimer's disease, according to a study by researchers at Cleveland Clinic's Lerner Research Institute and Anesthesiology Institute.

3 Sep 2012

Longer looks: Too many pills for dad; Genetic secrets; A supermarket's dietitian

Job burnout can strike workers in nearly any field, but a new study finds that doctors are at special risk. Nearly 1 in 2 U.S. physicians report at least one symptom of burnout, with doctors at the front line of care particularly vulnerable, the study found -- a significantly higher rate than among the general working population.

1 Sep 2012

Study may spur research into multi-model imaging based biomarker development for AD

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is one of the most common brain disorders, with an estimated 35 million people affected worldwide. In the last decade, research has advanced our understanding of how AD affects the brain. However, diagnosis continues to rely primarily on neuropsychological tests which can only detect the disease after clinical symptoms begin. In a supplement to the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, investigators report on the development of imaging-based biomarkers that will have an impact on diagnosis before the disease process is set in motion.

31 Aug 2012

Research roundup: Readmission risks after surgery; Assessing Medicaid applicants' eligibility; Satisfaction among health plan types

General Surgeons Identify Postoperative Complications Posing Strongest Readmission Risks -- Researchers found that about 11 percent of patients in a study of 1,442 individuals who underwent general surgery were readmitted to the hospital within 30 days.

31 Aug 2012

Elan commences ELND005 Phase 2 study in Bipolar I Disorder

Transition Therapeutics Inc. today announced that its licensing partner, Elan Corporation, plc has commenced a Phase 2, placebo-controlled, safety and efficacy study of oral ELND005 as an adjunctive maintenance treatment in patients with Bipolar I Disorder (BPD 1) to delay the time to occurrence of mood episodes.

31 Aug 2012

New research about brain and related disorders to be unveiled at Neuroscience 2012

New research about the brain and related disorders will be unveiled at Neuroscience 2012 in New Orleans, Oct. 13-17. Findings will include how the brain weighs complex decisions; progress being made in treating Alzheimer's disease, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury; and novel understanding of how life experiences, diet, and sleep influence brain health and wellness.

31 Aug 2012

Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Out-of-pocket spending on health care in old age puts significant strain on finances

Newly discovered neuronal pathway plays key role in controlling bone density during adolescence

Breastfeeding may lower risk for depression in adulthood

Avanir initiates enrollment in AVP-923 Phase II clinical trial for treatment of agitation in AD patients

FDA approves Novartis’ Exelon Patch to treat mild to moderate AD

People with normal blood sugar range may be at increased risk of brain shrinkage

Parkinson disease may share common pathogenic mechanisms with some cancers

Exercise paves way to healthy old age

iBC Quality Solutions helps to change UK care home system

MDA7 compound shows promise against Alzheimer's disease

Longer looks: Too many pills for dad; Genetic secrets; A supermarket's dietitian

Study may spur research into multi-model imaging based biomarker development for AD

Research roundup: Readmission risks after surgery; Assessing Medicaid applicants' eligibility; Satisfaction among health plan types

Elan commences ELND005 Phase 2 study in Bipolar I Disorder

New research about brain and related disorders to be unveiled at Neuroscience 2012

S107 drug can prevent learning and memory deficits associated with stress-related disorders

Glaucoma and cell death: an interview with Dr. Vivek Gupta

Closing in on neurologic biomarker diagnosis

Genmab, Janssen partner to develop and commercialize daratumumab for multiple myeloma

PrecisionMed announces enrollment of first donor into Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Registry

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