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In my previous blog, I wrote about an encouraging study of a drug called Dimebon. This drug, if approved, may help people with Alzheimer's keep their independence longer.
Now, according to new findings published in a recent issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, we have another reason to celebrate. The release,... Read more
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, have been testing a promising vaccine designed to clear beta-amyloid plaques from the brain. In an article in Today at UCI, titled "Alzheimer's vaccine clears plaque but has little effect on learning and memory impairment," researchers say that what they've found is that the... Read more
I stumbled upon a reference to a study published in the Nov. 1, 2007 edition of American Journal of Clinical Nutrition titled, "Low vitamin B-12 status and risk of cognitive decline in older adults." I've seen B12 discussed on this site and I've reviewed a book on the vitamin. A post on OurAlzheimer's about this subject has... Read more
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