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Alzheimer's Association launches Internet and phone-based clinical trial matching service

The Alzheimer's Association announced today the launch of Alzheimer's Association TrialMatch(TM), a confidential and free interactive tool that provides comprehensive clinical trial information and an individualized trial matching service for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The Internet (www.alz.org/trialmatch) and phone-based (800-272-3900) service debuted during the Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease 2010 (AAICAD 2010) in Honolulu, HI.

12 Jul 2010

New website presenting latest in Alzheimer's disease research unveiled at AAICAD 2010

A new website showcasing the latest in Alzheimer's disease research and science - www.alz.org/research - is being unveiled at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease 2010 in Honolulu.

12 Jul 2010

New treatments to alleviate symptoms of muscular dystrophy, depression and dementia

Scientists researching a toxin extracted from the venom of the honey bee have used this to inform the design of new treatments to alleviate the symptoms of conditions such as muscular dystrophy, depression and dementia.

12 Jul 2010

Studies support association of physical activity, diet with maintaining cognitive ability, reducing dementia risk

Evidence from three long-term, large-scale studies supports the association of physical activity and certain dietary elements (tea, vitamin D) with possibly maintaining cognitive ability and reducing dementia risk in older adults, according to new research presented today at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease 2010 in Honolulu, HI.

12 Jul 2010

UVA launches first-of-its-kind educational website focusing on Alzheimer's disease, dementia

The University of Virginia School of Medicine is launching Memory Commons, an interactive, first-of-its-kind educational website for physicians and healthcare professionals that focuses specifically on Alzheimer's Disease and dementia.

12 Jul 2010

New methods may help identify early signs of Alzheimer's disease: Study

Abnormal brain images combined with examination of the composition of the fluid that surrounds the spine may offer the earliest signs identifying healthy older adults at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, well before cognitive problems emerge, a study by researchers at UC Davis has found.

12 Jul 2010

Sirtuin1 protein promotes memory, brain flexibility: MIT researchers

The same molecular mechanism that increases life span through calorie restriction may help boost memory and brainpower, researchers at MIT's Picower Institute for Learning and Memory report in the July 11 issue of Nature.

12 Jul 2010

Alzheimer's Association recognizes four scientists for achievements in Alzheimer research at AAICAD 2010

The Alzheimer's Association recognized four scientists for their extraordinary achievements in advancing Alzheimer research at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease 2010 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

12 Jul 2010

Florbetaben PET tracer data to be presented at Alzheimer's Association ICAD 2010

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that data on the company's investigational PET amyloid imaging tracer Florbetaben (BAY 94-9172) will be presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease 2010 in Honolulu July 10 – 15.

9 Jul 2010

Patients with advanced Parkinson's disease prefer dopamine agonists, shows review

Of the three main types of oral drugs commonly added to levodopa therapy for patients with advanced Parkinson's disease, one might be the most effective, according to a new review.

9 Jul 2010

Researcher uses biopharmaceutical proteases to develop novel therapy for Alzheimer's disease

A University of Oklahoma researcher is developing a novel therapy for Alzheimer's disease using "biopharmaceutical proteases" to attack the toxic plaque that builds up in the brain of an Alzheimer's patient-an approach that he predicts will be lower in cost and higher in effectiveness than current therapies.

9 Jul 2010

Study demonstrates causal relationship between onset of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and general surgery

A new study spearheaded by Spanish scientists demonstrates a causal relationship between the onset of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), caused by a protein called a prion, and general surgery. CJD manifests itself in hereditary acquired; and sporadic forms, or for unknown reasons, which accounts for the majority of cases.

8 Jul 2010

USF granted patent for cell transplantation procedure

The University of South Florida's Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair has been granted a patent for a cell transplantation procedure combining human umbilical cord blood cells and a sugar-alcohol compound called "mannitol" that may make a big difference in treating life-threatening neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and stroke, among others.

8 Jul 2010

Alzheimer's disease patients may have decreased ability to experience emotions

Watching a loved one struggle with Alzheimer's disease can be a painful process, but for the patient, the experience may be a muted one.

8 Jul 2010

Selvita, Orion collaborate to develop and commercialize SEL103 Alzheimer’s disease program

Selvita sp. z o.o., from Krakow, Poland and Orion Corporation from Espoo, Finland (ORNBV) today announced that they have entered into a global collaboration to jointly develop and commercialize SEL103, Selvita's proprietary program for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive disorders. Selvita will be responsible for early research on the program and Orion will take over the pre-clinical and clinical development as well as further commercialization.

8 Jul 2010

Researchers develop computer program to accurately simulate protein folding

All proteins self-assemble in a fraction of the blink of an eye, but it can take a long time to mimic the process. And there has been no guarantee of success, even with the most powerful computers - until now.

8 Jul 2010

Scientist leads global discussion, research on insula

A scientist at Barrow Neurological Institute is leading the global discussion and research on a hidden lobe of the brain called the insula. A.D. "Bud" Craig, PhD, who began studying the often-ignored lobe more than two decades ago, has organized and edited a special edition of the journal Brain Structure and Function dedicated to the emerging medical and scientific interest in the insula.

8 Jul 2010

FDA-approved bioidentical estrogens help women manage common symptoms of menopause

Women looking for the best method to manage common symptoms of menopause, like hot flashes and night sweats, may not have access to credible information, especially when it comes to understanding their estrogen therapy options. In fact, there are an array of celebrities and authors who are simply not qualified to give medical advice about managing menopause, yet they dominate the internet and media space simply because of their popularity.

8 Jul 2010

Vitamin E may help prevent cognitive deterioration in elderly people: Study

High levels of several vitamin E components in the blood are associated with a decreased risk for Alzheimer's disease in advanced age, suggesting that vitamin E may help prevent cognitive deterioration in elderly people. This is the conclusion reached in a Swedish study published in the July 2010 issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.

8 Jul 2010

Scientists identify new strategy for treating movement disorders

Scientists at the Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease and Stanford University have shown how key circuits in the brain control movement. The research, published in the journal Nature not only establishes the function of these circuits, but offers promise for treating movement related disorders, such as Parkinson's disease.

8 Jul 2010

Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Latest Alzheimer's & Dementia News and Research

Alzheimer's Association launches Internet and phone-based clinical trial matching service

New website presenting latest in Alzheimer's disease research unveiled at AAICAD 2010

New treatments to alleviate symptoms of muscular dystrophy, depression and dementia

Studies support association of physical activity, diet with maintaining cognitive ability, reducing dementia risk

UVA launches first-of-its-kind educational website focusing on Alzheimer's disease, dementia

New methods may help identify early signs of Alzheimer's disease: Study

Sirtuin1 protein promotes memory, brain flexibility: MIT researchers

Alzheimer's Association recognizes four scientists for achievements in Alzheimer research at AAICAD 2010

Florbetaben PET tracer data to be presented at Alzheimer's Association ICAD 2010

Patients with advanced Parkinson's disease prefer dopamine agonists, shows review

Researcher uses biopharmaceutical proteases to develop novel therapy for Alzheimer's disease

Study demonstrates causal relationship between onset of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and general surgery

USF granted patent for cell transplantation procedure

Alzheimer's disease patients may have decreased ability to experience emotions

Selvita, Orion collaborate to develop and commercialize SEL103 Alzheimer’s disease program

Researchers develop computer program to accurately simulate protein folding

Scientist leads global discussion, research on insula

FDA-approved bioidentical estrogens help women manage common symptoms of menopause

Vitamin E may help prevent cognitive deterioration in elderly people: Study

Scientists identify new strategy for treating movement disorders

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