A small study using an experimental drug designed to slow the progress of Alzheimer’s disease has proven to be quite successful, so far. CBS News reported that the drug, called IVIG, contains antibodies from people who don't have Alzheimer's. It appears that the drug attacks Amyloid, the plaque that is thought to damage the brain. At this time, the Amyloid plaque is considered the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.
The study showed that IVIG actually halted the cognitive decline in some...
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Dementia is a permanent decline in cognitive function and memory from a previous level of function.Dementia is a brain disorder with permanent loss... Read more »
Alzheimer’s (AHLZ-high-merz) disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys a person’s memory and ability to learn, reason, make... Read more »
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