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Scientists develop drug that slows Alzheimer's in mice

A drug developed by scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, known as J147, reverses memory deficits and slows Alzheimer's disease in aged mice following short-term treatment. The findings, ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created May 13, 2013 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study identifies new approach to improving treatment for MS and other conditions

(Medical Xpress)—Working with lab mice models of multiple sclerosis (MS), UC Davis scientists have detected a novel molecular target for the design of drugs that could be safer and more effective than current FDA-approved ...

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Skin cancer may be linked to lower risk of Alzheimer's disease

People who have skin cancer may be less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, according to new research published in the May 15, 2013, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The li ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created May 15, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Nonmelanoma skin cancer tied to lower Alzheimer's risk

(HealthDay)—Older individuals with nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) seem to have a significantly reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to a study published online May 15 in Neurology.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created May 16, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Alzheimer's markers predict start of mental decline

(Medical Xpress)—Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have helped identify many of the biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease that could potentially predict which patients will develop the disorder ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created May 14, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast


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