Tag archive for ‘Alzheimer’s Research’

Is Cell Phone Radiation an Alzheimer’s Treatment ?

Is Cell Phone Radiation an Alzheimer’s Treatment ?

This article from Suite 101 discusses test results of mice that show symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease to extended exposure to cell phones.  Click below to learn about this study.

Spinal Fluid could contain key to accurate Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Spinal Fluid could contain key to accurate Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Scientists at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden have discovered a substance in spinal fluid that could be used to diagnose Alzheimer’s.  Read the research in this article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.

Alzheimer’s Society Research Finds Link Between Infection and Memory Loss

Alzheimer’s Society Research Finds Link Between Infection and Memory Loss

New research has found that Alzheimer patients who develop a common infection such as a cold, stomach bug, or urine infection run an increased risk of cognitive decline.  Learn more in this article from Long-Term Living.

A new focus for Alzheimer’s Patients

A new focus for Alzheimer’s Patients

Can the use of colored dining plates, oversize change purses, and special bingo cards help to improve the lives of Alzheimer’s Patients ?  Read this article from Boston.com to review the research that indicates by using contrasting colors with everyday items can improve the vision and quality of life for Alzheimer’s Patients.

Senators Look to Create Office of the National Alzheimer’s Project

Senators Look to Create Office of the National Alzheimer’s Project

This article from Long-Term Living informs us about the introduced measure to create a collaborated system for researching, treating and eliminating Alzheimer’s Disease.

Experimental New Alzheimer’s Treatment could Recover Memory

Experimental New Alzheimer’s Treatment could Recover Memory

This article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News discusses an experimental drug that may help to recover memory and improve cognitive skills in Alzheimer’s patients.

Coffee may reverse Alzheimer’s Symtoms

Coffee may reverse Alzheimer’s Symtoms

Read the study results of how drinking five cups of coffee a day may reverse memory problems associated with Alzheimer’s in this article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.

Can Alzheimer’s be Cured ?

Can Alzheimer’s be Cured ?

This article from Inside Elder Care informs us about the recent advances in Alzheimer’s research and what we can do to prevent memory loss.

Brain imaging technique could help identify those who will develop Alzheimer’s

Brain imaging technique could help identify those who will develop Alzheimer’s

Researchers can predict the development of Alzheimer’s Disease in patients by measuring portions of the brain in those individuals with cognitive decline.  Learn more in this article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.

Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Promise, Begins Phase III Trials

Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Promise, Begins Phase III Trials

Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Company will be moving forward with a third set of clinical trials to seek a drug that would delay the progression of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s Disease.  Learn more in this article from Inside Elder Care.