Archive for June 30th, 2009

• Jun 30, 2009

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  Blood stem cell growth factor reverses memory decline in mice

  (University of South Florida Health) A human growth factor that stimulates blood stem cells to proliferate in bone marrow reverses memory impairment in mice genetically altered to develop Alzheimer's disease, a new study finds. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)

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• Jun 30, 2009

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  Alzheimer’s research yields potential drug target

  (University of California - Santa Barbara) Scientists at UC Santa Barbara and several other institutions have found laboratory evidence that a cluster of peptides may be the toxic agent in Alzheimer's disease. Scientists say the discovery may lead to new drugs for the disease. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and...
  
  

• Jun 30, 2009

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  What you should know about Alzheimer’s disease

  Alzheimer's disease and other dementias do a number on the mind and body of the individual with the disease and can also take a major toll on the health and finances of the individual's family. The Alzheimer's Association's latest annual report, "2009... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical...
  
  

• Jun 30, 2009

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  What you should know about Alzheimer’s disease

  Alzheimer's disease and other dementias do a number on the mind and body of the individual with the disease and can also take a major toll on the health and finances of the individual's family. The Alzheimer's Association's latest annual report, "2009... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical...
  
  

• Jun 30, 2009

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  Alzheimer’s disease and infection: do infectious agents contribute to progression of Alzheimer’s disease?

  Authors: Honjo K, van Reekum R, Verhoeff NP Infection with several important pathogens could constitute risk factors for cognitive impairment, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease (AD) in particular. This review summarizes the data related to infectious agents that appear to have a relationship with AD. Infections with herpes simplex virus type 1, picornavirus,...
  
  

• Jun 30, 2009

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  The Age of Alzheimer’s

  The rise in Alzheimer's patients means more costs associated with this mysterious, prevalent disease. (Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine...
  
  

• Jun 30, 2009

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  Oral Administration of Synthetic Retinoid Am80 (Tamibarotene) Decreases Brain beta-Amyloid Peptides in APP23 Mice.

  Authors: Kawahara K, Nishi K, Suenobu M, Ohtsuka H, Maeda A, Nagatomo K, Kuniyasu A, Staufenbiel M, Nakagomi M, Shudo K, Nakayama H The purpose of this study is to investigate whether a synthetic retinoid Am80 (tamibarotene) exhibits any improving effects on amyloid precursor protein (APP)23 mice, a model of Alzheimer's disease....
  
  

• Jun 30, 2009

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  Neuroprotective action of genipin on tunicamycin-induced cytotoxicity in neuro2a cells.

  Authors: Tanaka M, Yamazaki M, Chiba K Accumulation of unfolding or misfolded proteins within the lumen of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) triggers ER stress, and sustained ER stress ultimately leads to cell death. Both of these events are involved in the activation of glucose-regulated protein of 78 kDa (GRP78, also known as...
  
  

• Jun 30, 2009

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  Rivastigmine for cognitive impairment after spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage: a pilot study

  Conclusion: The use of rivastigmine was safe in patients with spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage and persistent cognitive impairment. A prospective double-blind placebo-controlled trial is required to establish the efficacy of rivastigmine for patients with spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage and persistent cognitive impairment and whether it can be translated to improvement in instrumental activity of daily living and...
  
  

• Jun 30, 2009

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  2009 Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiving Legacy Awards

  2009 Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiving Legacy Awards GENERAL INFORMATION With continuing support from The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) is pleased to oversee the annual Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in Alzheimer's Disease Caregiving Legacy Awards program in its second year. Award Background In the recent past, The Rosalinde and...