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2 hrs ago | The Chronicle-Journal

Gardening helps fight Alzheimera s

It was green thumbs all around at a gardening workshop Thursday in Thunder Bay sponsored by Willow Springs Creative Centre and the local Alzheimer's Society branch.

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Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home, Canada, Health

6 hrs ago | Science Blog

Mayo Clinic study using structural MRI may help accurately diagnose dementia patients

A new Mayo Clinic study may help physicians differentially diagnose three common neurodegenerative disorders in the future.

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Related Topix: Health

11 hrs ago | UK News

Memory Disorders Education Program Offered to Rural Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. Families and friends of those who suffer from memory disorders have the opportunity to attend an educational program on late-stage dementia care and end-of-life issues at 6:30 p.m. July 23.

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Related Topix: Kentucky, Kentucky Government, Lexington, KY, Calloway County, KY, Health

Fri Jul 10, 2009

Market Wire

Prana to Provide Update on PBT2 Efficacy data

Significant Increase in Overall Executive Function With PBT2; Approx 40% of PBT2 Treated Patients Substantially Outperformed Placebo Patients; Plans for PBT2 to Advance to Phase IIb Clinical Trial Testing MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA-- - Prana Biotechnology today announced that Dr.

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Related Topix: Australia, Biotech, Medicine, Healthcare Industry, Health, icad, Computers, Medical Equipment

Applied Clinical Trials

Perceptive Enhances Capabilites Through Alliance with Biospective

Perceptive Informatics, a leading eClinical solutions provider and a subsidiary of PAREXEL International Corporation, today announced that it has enhanced its capabilities with respect to processing and analysis of medical images for central nervous system and oncology related clinical trials through an alliance with Biospective, Inc.

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Related Topix: Biotech, Medicine, Healthcare Industry, PAREXEL International, Oncology, Health, World News, Austria,

WTWO-TV Terre Haute

Alzheimer's Movie Screening

Care for an Alzheimer's patient can be difficult. That's why the Alzheimer's Association is trying to help caregivers.

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Related Topix: Health, Vigo County, IN

Telegraph.co.uk

Plant chemicals keep Alzheimer's at bay study finds

Research has found that sticking to the diet can protect the brain against developing Alzheimer's and other memory problems Scientists believe the compounds, called flavonoids, may help to keep the brain healthy in old age.

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Related Topix: Health, Dieting, Life, Food

Thu Jul 09, 2009

Planoland

Honey Grove Nursing Center Sponsors Monthly Alzheimers Support Group

The Texoma Office of the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Dallas Chapter is delighted to announce the Caregiver Support Group sponsored by Honey Grove Nursing Center has expanded to include monthly meetings and is open to the general public.

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Related Topix: Health, Honey Grove, TX, Dallas, TX, Bonham, TX, Denison, TX, Collinsville, TX

WBAL-AM Baltimore

Chief Fed Appeals Judge Retires Because Of Illness

The chief judge of the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals is stepping down because she has been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease.

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Related Topix: US News, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, Health

RedOrbit

Study: Coffee May Improve Memory

That morning cup of joe may help reverse memory loss in Alzheimer's patients. A new study shows caffeine significantly deceases abnormal levels of the protein linked to Alzheimer's disease in the brain and blood of mice that show symptoms of the disease.

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Related Topix: Health, Drink, Coffee

Science Daily

Inflammation May Trigger Alzheimer's Disease

Two research studies published by William A. Banks, M.D., professor of geriatrics and pharmacological and physiological science at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, support this conclusion and offer what he calls a "one-two punch" in giving clues on how Alzheimer's disease develops and could be treated.

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Related Topix: Health, Inflammation, Medicine, Indomethacin (generic), Indocin, Medication, Saint Louis University

M2.com

Targacept says AstraZeneca will advance AZD3480 programme in deficit/hyperactivity disorder

AstraZeneca also confirmed plans to continue development of AZD1446 for Alzheimer's disease.

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Related Topix: Biotech, Medicine, Healthcare Industry, Targacept , AstraZeneca Group, ADHD, Health

Wed Jul 08, 2009

Newswise

Most Neuropsychological Tests Don't Tell Alzheimer's Disease from Vascular Dementia

Most of the cognitive tests that have been used to decide whether someone has Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia have not been very helpful when used alone.

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Related Topix: Health

ABC7 Chicago

Language skills may indicate Alzheimer's risk

A new study shows that people with superior language skills early in life may be less likely to develop the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease later in life.

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Related Topix: Health, Johns Hopkins University

BNET

Pfizer Patent Suit Could Make Elan Bapineuzamab Talks Go a Whole Lot Easier

Could a patent infringement case filed against Pfizer just before the holiday help Elan CEO Kelly Martin in his negotiations with Wyeth over revenues from bapineuzamab , his Alzheimer's drug? The commercialization of bapi will be "complicated," Martin said, given Johnson & Johnson 's recent deal for a stake in them and Wyeth's previous agreement on ...

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Related Topix: Health, J and J Snack Foods, Food

Garstang Today

Coffee aids Alzheimer's mice

Researchers say that "three large cups of coffee a day could help to slow the progress of Alzheimer's disease and even reverse the condition", The Times said.

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Related Topix: Family, Elderly

Tue Jul 07, 2009

AndhraNews

Antibodies in blood may help prevent Alzheimers

Tracking birds through feathers may help save them from injuries In a new research, a team of scientists is studying birds by using DNA in their feathers to track their movements and habits, a technique that may help prevent injuries to birds.

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Related Topix: Health, Stanford University, Startups

River Cities' Reader

Alzheimer's Association Hosts Family Education Series in Mercer, Henry and Rock Island Counties

The Alzheimer's Association, Greater Iowa Chapter, is hosting a series of family education classes aimed at helping families to identify Alzheimer's and on developing effective strategies for coping with the disease.

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Related Topix: Health, Illinois

WQAD

SIU Alzheimer scientist gets big federal grant for research; could help lead to new treatments

A scientist at Southern Illinois University's medical school has received a big federal grant for Alzheimer's disease research.

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Related Topix: Health

Mon Jul 06, 2009

WLOX

More evidence that caffeine can jolt memory

The growing evidence that caffeine consumption may help treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease has received an extra boost from two new studies.

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Related Topix: University of South Florida

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