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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Alzheimer Disease Treatment

Clinical trial: Effectiveness of huperzine A in treating Alzheimer's

October 02, 2008
This is a study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Chinese herb huperzine A in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. This national study is currently recruiting patients. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Lend an Ear and Validate an Elder's Past
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert

One of the most tender gifts a caregiver can give an elder is a listening ear. Your attention, as... Read more »

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Elder Law: The Mayo Clinic and Blue Eyes
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert

Who doesn’t have questions about Elder Law? Sometimes we’re just curious. More often than not,... Read more »

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New Study Proves Forgetfulness May Actually be an Early Warning Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease
By Dharma S Khalsa, MD , Health Expert

Startling new research from a Mayo Clinic study shows forgetfulness may be an early warning sign of... Read more »

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How Does Alcohol-Related Dementia Differ From Alzheimer's?
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

Alcohol abuse is recognized as a major health problem in the United States and in many countries... Read more »

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Two Studies Show FDA Approved Drugs May Contribute to a Future Alzheimer's Cure
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

Two studies published in academic journals this week have reported possible future treatment... Read more »

Health Guide

Alzheimer's Disease -- Treatment and Research
Alzheimer's Defined | Causes and Risks | Symptoms and Diagnosis | Treatment and Research | FAQs   There is no known cure for Alzheimer's, but there are treatments that can prevent some symptoms... Read more »
How to Use This Site
Welcome to Alzheimer's Disease Connections. Whether you are worried about getting Alzheimer's Disease or have been diagnosed with the condition, being armed with information about the disease will... Read more »
Alzheimer's Brain Tour- From the Alzheimer's Association
How does the brain work? What happens to the brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease? Visit Inside the Brain: An Interactive Tour on the Alzheimer's Association Web site that uses interactive... Read more »
Alzheimer's Myths Dispelled
Myth 1: Memory loss is a natural part of aging. In the past people believed memory loss was a normal part of aging, often regarding even Alzheimer’s as natural age-related decline. Experts now... Read more »
What are the treatments and drugs used to treat Alzheimer's disease?"
There are several Alzheimer's treatments, but no Alzheimer's disease cure. One main component of Alzheimer's treatment is ensuring patient safety. This includes limiting the risks associated with... Read more »

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that typically effects the small intestine.... Read more »

Medications

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Donepezil is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It... Read more »

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Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's... Read more »

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Galantamine is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.... Read more »

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This medication is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) due to Alzheimer's... Read more »

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Galantamine is used to treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's... Read more »

Related News

Anti-seizure Drug Also Anti-Alzheimer?s
October 31, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A popular epilepsy drug may soon find a new purpose as an Alzheimer's disease treatment, thanks to new research. A recent study... Read summary »

Immunotherapy May Lower Risk of Alzheimer's
July 30, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) treatments, the introduction of good antibodies into the blood stream, may hold promise for... Read summary »

Study: Coffee May Improve Memory
July 28, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- That morning cup of joe may help reverse memory loss in Alzheimer's patients. A new study shows caffeine significantly deceases... Read summary »

Language Skills may Delay Alzheimer's
July 15, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire). ? People who have superior language skills early in life may be less likely to develop the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease as... Read summary »

Caffeine Treats Alzheimer's?
July 21, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Drinking coffee may offer your body more than extra energy in the mornings. New studies suggest caffeine may prevent and... Read summary »