Acetylcholine receptor antibody is a protein found in the blood of most people with myasthenia gravis. The
Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic). The health care provider wraps an elastic band around the upper arm...
Read moreA press release announcing the results of a study on Alzheimer's drugs, used in combination sounds promising. Titled, "Study confirms... Read more »
One of the most frequently asked questions on OurAlzheimer's is, do I have Alzheimer's or is my memory loss just a sign that I am getting... Read more »
In honor of Alzheimer Awareness Month I have been asked to contribute several articles on the connection between Alzheimer’s disease and... Read more »
Immunotherapy for Alzheimer's disease, commonly known as "the Alzheimer's Vaccine" has generated considerable excitement in both the... Read more »
We’ve been waiting for details and now they are here. The Obama administration plan to end Alzheimer’s disease by the year 2025 was... Read more »
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Senile dementia - Alzheimer's type (SDAT); SDATTreatmentUnfortunately, there is no cure for AD. The goals in treating AD are to:Slow the progression... Read more »
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive degenerative disease of the brain from which there is no recovery. The disease slowly attacks nerve cells... Read more »
Some cold and sleep meds may raise the risk of cognitive impairment and delirium in seniors, a new study has found. The medications--including... Read more »
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Alzheimer's disease is a group disorders involving the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. It is marked by progressive... Read more »
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Most drugs used to treat Alzheimer's, and those under investigation, are aimed at slowing progression. There are no cures to date. In addition, the... Read more »