Alzheimer's treatment

Medicinal plant Yerba santa may treat Alzheimer's: Study

Posted By ANI, February 21, 2019 at 08:35pm

A new study published in the journal Redox Biology has discovered neuro-protective and anti-inflammatory chemical that may help in the treatment for Alzheimer's disease.
Preliminary tests of new drug for Alzheimer's show promising results

Posted By Agencies, October 29, 2018 at 08:48am

In order to find molecular candidates to block the interaction between b-amyloid and brain cells, the team searched more than 32 thousand molecules, and one drug, namely ALI6, showed promising results in cell-based experiments.
World Alzheimer's Day 2018: 6 facts about Alzheimer’s that you should know

Posted By Debjani Arora, September 21, 2018 at 10:07am

Alzheimer s disease is a condition where there is a steady loss of memory and other mental functions. It is a progressively degenerative condition which cannot be reversed.
Alzheimer's disease : How does exercise help?

Posted By Upneet Pansare, September 07, 2018 at 11:50am

The benefits of exercise are well known. Now a study has shown how exactly physical exercise can help cognition in those with Alzheimer s.
Alzheimer's can be treated with existing liver drug, finds study

Posted By Sudhakar Jha, September 04, 2018 at 06:26pm

A team of researchers have revealed that a drug which is used to treat liver disease could also be helpful in Alzheimer's disease therapy.
Sleeping pills linked to Alzheimer's disease risk, says study

Posted By Agencies, August 14, 2018 at 08:06pm

Regular intake of benzodiazepines, widely used to treat insomnia and anxiety, may be associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, a study has warned.
Study finds Alzheimer's drug effective if used before symptoms develop

Posted By Agencies, August 03, 2018 at 02:02pm

This could prevent the disease or slow its progression long enough that the average age of symptom onset.
Living with an Alzheimer's patient: What to say and what not to

Posted By Kristina Das, July 26, 2018 at 01:47pm

You have to be patient with a person with Alzheimer's because he or she will have both good and bad days.
Surprising factors that can spike up your risk of dementia

Posted By Kristina Das, July 24, 2018 at 05:19pm

A healthy lifestyle can help you beat this memory issue. Take small steps for strengthening your cognitive skills.
Study finds herpes simplex virus may increase Alzheimer's risk

Posted By Agencies, July 16, 2018 at 01:04pm

The study also found that antiviral drugs can significantly reduce the risk of the neurodegenerative disorder.
Can antivirals help in reducing risk of Alzheimer's disease?

Posted By Agencies, July 15, 2018 at 10:42am

In the study, when people who suffered with severe herpes infection were treated aggressively with antiviral drugs, the relative risk of dementia was reduced by a factor of 10.
Personalised music to Alzheimer's rescue

Posted By Agencies, April 28, 2018 at 05:18pm

Listening to personalised music programme may help alleviate anxiety, improve mood and reduce other symptoms in patients with Alzheimer's disease, says a study.
Scientists discover how a primary genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's causes disease and a potential solution to erase damage caused by it

Posted By Agencies, April 10, 2018 at 04:53pm

While there is no specific gene that directly causes Alzheimer's, having one copy of the apoE4 gene more than doubles a person's likelihood of developing the disease, and having two copies of the gene increases the risk 12-fold.
Reducing stigma attributed to Alzheimer's disease vital for prevention research

Posted By Agencies, March 28, 2018 at 11:47am

The stigma associated with Alzheimer's may be an obstacle for individuals to seek information about their risk of developing it
Good news! Eating beetroots can delay Alzheimer's diseases and memory loss

Posted By Agencies, March 21, 2018 at 05:20pm

Betanin present in beetroots act as an inhibitor of certain chemical reactions in the brain involved in the progression of Alzheimer's disease claims the study
Alzheimer's treatment: transplanting a special type of neuron into brains could help reverse memory loss

Posted By ANI, March 16, 2018 at 10:16am

Transplanting a special type of neuron into the brains of patients diagnosed with Alzheimers could help reverse their memory loss, according to a recent study.
An expert tells us how early detection and diagnosis can help Alzheimer’s patient lead a better quality of life

Posted By Debjani Arora, March 15, 2018 at 08:48pm

Dr Pradeep Mahajan, Regenerative medicine researcher, StemRx tells us that a timely treatment and diagnosis can at least help the old and elderly to lead a better quality of life.
Alzheimer's disease breakthrough in treatment: scientists reverse Alzheimer's in the brains of mice

Posted By Agencies, February 15, 2018 at 03:44pm

Scientists have successfully reversed the formation of amyloid plaques -- crucially involved in Alzheimer's disease.
Awarathon Mumbai 2017: Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) organises a walkathon for Alzheimer's patients

Posted By Agencies, December 05, 2017 at 10:14am

This is a step towards making Mumbai a dementia friendly city by increasing awareness and reducing social stigma.
Good news! A new tool can trace Alzheimer's risk in older adults

Posted By Agencies, December 04, 2017 at 05:57pm

The new tool is called the QuoCo (cognitive quotient) and it uses percentile curves.

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Medicinal plant Yerba santa may treat Alzheimer's: Study

Preliminary tests of new drug for Alzheimer's show promising results

World Alzheimer's Day 2018: 6 facts about Alzheimer’s that you should know

Alzheimer's disease : How does exercise help?

Alzheimer's can be treated with existing liver drug, finds study

Sleeping pills linked to Alzheimer's disease risk, says study

Study finds Alzheimer's drug effective if used before symptoms develop

Living with an Alzheimer's patient: What to say and what not to

Surprising factors that can spike up your risk of dementia

Study finds herpes simplex virus may increase Alzheimer's risk

Can antivirals help in reducing risk of Alzheimer's disease?

Personalised music to Alzheimer's rescue

Scientists discover how a primary genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's causes disease and a potential solution to erase damage caused by it

Reducing stigma attributed to Alzheimer's disease vital for prevention research

Good news! Eating beetroots can delay Alzheimer's diseases and memory loss

Alzheimer's treatment: transplanting a special type of neuron into brains could help reverse memory loss

An expert tells us how early detection and diagnosis can help Alzheimer’s patient lead a better quality of life

Alzheimer's disease breakthrough in treatment: scientists reverse Alzheimer's in the brains of mice

Awarathon Mumbai 2017: Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) organises a walkathon for Alzheimer's patients

Good news! A new tool can trace Alzheimer's risk in older adults

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