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Immunotherapy for Alzheimer’s Disease- The Alzheimer’s Disease Vaccine
Immunotherapy for Alzheimer's disease, commonly known as "the Alzheimer's Vaccine" has generated considerable excitement in both the Alzheimer's disease research community and among patients and caregivers. The basic logic of the approach is that it is possible to use the body's own immune system to fight off invading organisms and in doing so to treat disease.
Our immune systems are designed to fight off invading organisms such as bacteria and viruses. This is the primary way we cure ill...
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Expert & Community Posts
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert... In a recent SharePost someone asked about how Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed. So I am going... Read more »
Does Depression Predict the Onset of Alzheimer's Disease?
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert...decline in mental capabilities, possibly leading to Alzheimer's disease , has always presented... Read more »
Mouth Care Tips for Caregivers of People with Alzheimer's Disease
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert... When people have Alzheimer's disease they are sometimes unable to accurately communicate Read more »
The ABC's of Managing Challenging Behavior in Alzheimer's Disease
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert...approaching and dealing with the more difficult aspects of Alzheimer's disease such as ... Read more »
What’s New in Alzheimer’s Disease Research?
By David Roeltgen, MD , Health ExpertFor most patients who have Alzheimer’s disease and for families who have loved ones with this... Read more »
Health Guide
Alzheimer's Disease -- FAQs
... Causes and Risks | Symptoms and Diagnosis | Treatment and Research | FAQs What is Alzheimer's disease? Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia among older people.... Read more »Conclusion and Questions to ask your doctor about Alzheimer's disease
... Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible disorder of the brain, which leads to the loss of memory, and overall mental and Read more »How is Alzheimer's disease diagnosed or evaluated?
... There are no definitive imaging or laboratory tests for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease while the patient is alive. Definitive diagnosis is made by an autopsy of the brain, which occurs after Read more »What is Alzheimer's disease?
... Alzheimer's disease is a disease of the central nervous system that causes "dementia." Dementia is a condition that is marked Read more »What are the risk factors and causes of Alzheimer's disease?
... Researchers do not yet know the cause of Alzheimer's disease. The most important risk factor appears to be age. According to the National Institute on Aging, the Read more »Medications
...moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure... Read more »
...mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure... Read more »
...treat mild to moderate confusion (dementia) due to Alzheimer's disease. Tacrine does not cure... Read more »
...mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure... Read more »
...mild to moderate confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure... Read more »
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January 06, 2010The experimental medication Flurizan may halt the progression of Alzheimer's disease, suggests a new clinical trial. Researchers say that in a recent... Read summary »
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Red wine may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease
October 02, 2008Moderate consumption of red wine may lower your risk of Alzheimer's disease, a new animal study has found. Researchers at Mount Sinai School of... Read summary »
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