Craegmoor

Craegmoor: "Scientists have identified hundreds of proteins crucial to brain health which could help in the treatment of conditions from Alzheimer's to autism.

The experts discovered that faults in the brain proteins cause 130 conditions, the Daily Mail reported.

As a result of the discovery, the development of new drugs for degenerative and psychiatric illnesses could be speeded up.

'There is a potential gold rush, a whole new frontier for drug discovery,' professor Seth Grant, a neuroscientist at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, near Cambridge, said."

Insights Give Hope for New Attack on Alzheimer’s - NYTimes.com

Insights Give Hope for New Attack on Alzheimer’s - NYTimes.com: "It is a normal protein. Everyone’s brain makes it. But the problem in Alzheimer’s is that it starts to accumulate into balls — plaques. The first sign the disease is developing — before there are any symptoms — is a buildup of amyloid. And for years, it seemed, the problem in Alzheimer’s was that brain cells were making too much of it.
But now, a surprising new study has found that that view appears to be wrong. It turns out that most people with Alzheimer’s seem to make perfectly normal amounts of amyloid. They just can’t get rid of it. It’s like an overflowing sink caused by a clogged drain instead of a faucet that does not turn off."

News: Diabetes drug may treat Alzheimers - UK Net Guide

http://www.uknetguide.co.uk/Latest-News/Diabetes-drug-may-treat-Alzheimers-800251268.html: "Experts believe that a drug commonly used to treat diabetes may provide a new therapy for Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia.

Metformin is an oral medicine used to help regulate blood sugar levels; its use is widespread thanks to its effectiveness and lack of serious side-effects."

Biology of Autism

Biology of Autism: "A new window of opportunity for successful autism therapy has been discovered by researchers at University of California San Diego.

Alysson Muotri and colleagues made the discovery by first transforming adult cells taken from patients with Rett Syndrome into induced pluripotent stem cells."

MRI scans show structural brain changes in people at Alzheimer`s risk

MRI scans show structural brain changes in people at Alzheimer`s risk: "A new study by neuroscientists at Rush University Medical Center suggest that people at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease exhibit a specific structural change in the brain that can be visualized by brain imaging.
The findings may help identify those who would most benefit from early intervention.
'One of the main challenges in the field of Alzheimer's disease is identifying individuals at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease so that therapeutic interventions developed in the future can be given at the earliest stage before symptoms begin to appear,' said Sarah George, a graduate student who co-authored the study with Leyla deToledo-Morrell, director of the graduate program in neuroscience at Rush University Medical Center and professor of neurological sciences at the Graduate College of Rush University"

Latest Omega-3 Alzheimer’s Study report inaccurate | TopNews New Zealand

Latest Omega-3 Alzheimer’s Study report inaccurate TopNews New Zealand: "Chairman of Ocean Nutrition Canada, Robert Orr, is a fish oil company which observed that the fish oil wasn’t even used during the study and which makes it clear that the research was conducted with algal oil containing DHA only, and fish oil, on the othere hand contains both EPA and DHA.
He also said that DHA is definitely a very important part of the brain but the researchers should not have come to a conclusion that other fatty acids don’t play an important role in cognitive performance."

Arthritis Drugs Linked to Lower Odds of Alzheimer's

Arthritis Drugs Linked to Lower Odds of Alzheimer's: "People who take drugs called TNF blockers for rheumatoid arthritis may potentially reduce their odds of developing Alzheimer's disease, preliminary research suggests.
The use of TNF blockers was associated with a 55% lower risk of Alzheimer's disease in people with rheumatoid arthritis, says Richard C. Chou, MD, PhD, of Dartmouth Medical School in Lebanon, N.H."

Bilingualism can delay onset of Alzheimer`s symptoms by 5 yrs: Study

Bilingualism can delay onset of Alzheimer`s symptoms by 5 yrs: Study: "Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute has found that speaking two languages can help delay the onset of Alzheimer's symptoms by as much as five years.
'We are not claiming that bilingualism in any way prevents Alzheimer's or other dementias, but it may contribute to cognitive reserve in the brain which appears to delay the onset of Alzheimer's symptoms for quite some time,' said Dr. Fergus Craik, at the Rotman Research Institute."

New drug may halt and even reverse Alzheimer`s effects

New drug may halt and even reverse Alzheimer`s effects: "Early trials of Kiovig have demonstrated that the new treatment had a significant stabilizing effect on people with the degenerative disease - halting the shrinkage of the brain and maintaining memory and speed of thought.
Now, Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York and the drug company Baxter International have launched a much larger trial to confirm the early results, reports the Telegraph.orbert Riedel, chief scientific officer of the company, said that the early results had been 'striking'."

Fish Oil Supplements May Not Slow Alzheimer's

Fish Oil Supplements May Not Slow Alzheimer's: "One of the main components of fish oil doesn't help slow the development of symptoms in patients with early Alzheimer's, although experts aren't ruling out the possibility that supplementation given earlier might help prevent the disease.
The supplement, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), is present in abundance in the brain and previous studies had suggested it might play a role in treatment."

Smoking Doubles Alzheimer’s Risk –... | Gather

Smoking Doubles Alzheimer’s Risk –... Gather: "Smoking doubles Alzheimer’s risk according to a Kaiser Permanente study. The Kaiser Permanente study focused on both Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, and found a correlation between both smoking and heavy smoking and disease risk."

Homocysteine, B12 Associated With Alzheimer’s Risk --Doctors Lounge

Homocysteine, B12 Associated With Alzheimer’s Risk --Doctors Lounge: "Serum levels of homocysteine and holotranscobalamin -- the active form of vitamin B12 -- may be useful in determining the risk of, and preventing, Alzheimer's disease, with higher holotranscobalamin levels being a protective factor, according to research published in the Oct. 19 issue of Neurology."

Walking Can Prevent Alzheimer’s | Dr. Cutler

Walking Can Prevent Alzheimer’s Dr. Cutler: "A new study sponsored by the US National Institute on Aging has shown that a regular schedule of walking can actually reduce or delay the onset of memory problems, such as those brought on by dementia or Alzheimer's, according to RedOrbit.com."

Malnutrition can cause people with Alzheimer's disease to deteriorate - Alzheimer's Society

Malnutrition can cause people with Alzheimer's disease to deteriorate - Alzheimer's Society: "Many people with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease are seeing their illness deteriorate because of bad nutrition and lack of care according to a report launched today."

Low testosterone may signal Alzheimer's | abc7.com

Low testosterone may signal Alzheimer's abc7.com: "HONG KONG (KABC) -- Low levels of testosterone among men with memory problems could signal the onset of Alzheimer's disease or increase the risk for developing age-related dementia.
Scientists in Hong Kong found that men with early memory loss and low levels of testosterone were more likely to develop the disease.
There are other predictors of early Alzheimer's like high systolic blood pressure and the presence of Apolipoprotein 'E' Genotype, which is a genetic risk factor for the disease."

Iron overload speeds up Alzheimer's - The Times of India

Iron overload speeds up Alzheimer's - The Times of India: "Scientists have determined how iron contributes to the production of brain-destroying plaques found in Alzheimer's patients.

The team from Massachusetts General Hospital researchers reports that there is a very close link between elevated levels of iron in the brain and the enhanced production of the amyloid precursor protein, which in Alzheimer's disease breaks down into a peptide that makes up the destructive plaques."

Can a puzzle a day keep Alzheimer's away? - Los Angeles Times

Can a puzzle a day keep Alzheimer's away? - Los Angeles Times: "Brain exercises have long been touted as a way to ward off dementia and other costs of aging. An Orlando Sentinel report takes a look at the brain fitness clubs popping up to serve seniors, testing them with puzzles, engaging them with video games and providing them an opportunity to interact with their peers.
What we know about the brain has evolved over the last several decades, the article points out. The brain was once seen as a precious collection of irreplaceable cells, potentially lost forever after a bump to the head or a few too many drinks. Now, scientists realize the brain is constantly rewiring itself and can even grow new cells."

5 things to know about Alzheimer’s - Fall River, MA - The Herald News

5 things to know about Alzheimer’s - Fall River, MA - The Herald News: "Alzheimer’s disease is the seventh leading cause of death in America, yet answers about what causes it and how it can be stopped remain elusive, says Beth Kallmyer, a senior director for the Chicago-based Alzheimer’s Association. Here are five things you should know about the disease.
What happens
Alzheimer’s destroys brain cells, which is what leads to memory loss and disorder in thought processes. It’s a progressive disease and ultimately fatal, Kallmyer says. By 2050, it’s anticipated it will affect 16 million Americans."

Parsing of precursor protein gives clues to Alzheimer’s - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star

Parsing of precursor protein gives clues to Alzheimer’s - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star: "HOUSTON, Texas — As researchers try to understand how a particular protein sets the stage for the toxic plaques that wreak havoc on the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease, they face a dilemma.

This protein, called the amyloid precursor protein, not only begins the damaging process that results in Alzheimer’s, it also has a critical biological function in brain development and in the synapse (the junction between nerve cells or nerve and muscle cells). To figure out how this protein causes Alzheimer’s, they must figure out what parts of this precursor protein are necessary for normal development and activity and which contribute to disease."

U.S. researchers identify new target for Alzheimer's disease

U.S. researchers identify new target for Alzheimer's disease: "WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- Neurological researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago have found a new therapeutic target that can potentially lead to a new way to prevent the progression of Alzheimer's disease. The target called neutral sphingomyelinase is a protein that when activated, can cause a chain of reactions in the cell leading to neuronal death and memory loss.
Results from the study funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Alzheimer's Association will be published Wednesday in the Journal of Neuroscience."

15-minute test diagnoses Alzheimer's with a pencil | abc7chicago.com

15-minute test diagnoses Alzheimer's with a pencil abc7chicago.com: "According to the 2010 report on Alzheimer's Facts and Figures, an estimated 60 to 80 percent of patients with Alzheimer's disease suffer from dementia.
Where are your keys? How do you get to the store? What's your child's name? More than 5 million Americans with Alzheimer's disease struggle with these questions daily. And because a new person is diagnosed every 70 seconds, it's critical to catch it early.
There's a new, free test to test your memory and help doctors get you started on the right treatment.
Like mother, like daughter. Two women share an incredible bond:"

Compounds Developed That Could Prevent Alzheimer's Disease | AHN

Compounds Developed That Could Prevent Alzheimer's Disease AHN: "U.S. scientists have synthesized hundreds of new compounds that may be able to reduce the production of a peptide that leads to Alzheimer’s disease.

The findings, by a team of scientists led by researchers from the University of California, San Diego, may lead to medications given to patients showing early signs of the cognitive disease"

Vitamin B Slows Brain Shrinkage in Study That May Aid Alzheimer's Research - Bloomberg

Vitamin B Slows Brain Shrinkage in Study That May Aid Alzheimer's Research - Bloomberg: "Taking vitamin B slowed the rate at which the brain shrank in elderly people who had trouble remembering things, Oxford University scientists found in a study that may guide further research into Alzheimer’s disease.
Vitamins B6 and B12, as well as folic acid, lower the levels of an amino acid called homocysteine that is linked to brain-cell damage similar to that seen in Alzheimer’s. Those with the highest levels of homocysteine in their blood showed the most benefit, according to the study published today in PLoS One, a publication of the Public Library of Science, a non- profit organization based in San Francisco."

For the intellectually active, Alzheimer's diagnosis begins a steep slide - Los Angeles Times

For the intellectually active, Alzheimer's diagnosis begins a steep slide - Los Angeles Times: "The vaunted protection that intellectually active adults get from Alzheimer’s disease has a dark downside, a study released Wednesday has found. Once dementia symptoms become evident and Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed in such patients, their mental decline can come with frightening speed."

For the intellectually active, Alzheimer's diagnosis begins a steep slide - Los Angeles Times

For the intellectually active, Alzheimer's diagnosis begins a steep slide - Los Angeles Times: "The vaunted protection that intellectually active adults get from Alzheimer’s disease has a dark downside, a study released Wednesday has found. Once dementia symptoms become evident and Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed in such patients, their mental decline can come with frightening speed."

Medical News: Diabetes, Insulin Resistance Linked to Alzheimer's - in Neurology, Alzheimer's Disease from MedPage Today

Medical News: Diabetes, Insulin Resistance Linked to Alzheimer's - in Neurology, Alzheimer's Disease from MedPage Today: "Insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes may contribute to the development of one type of brain plaque linked to Alzheimer's disease, according to an autopsy study."

Help for Alzheimer's: A few berries a day could stop the brain over-ripening | Mail Online

Help for Alzheimer's: A few berries a day could stop the brain over-ripening Mail Online: "Eating a handful of berries a day could help declutter the mind and ward off the mental effects of ageing, experts believe.It is thought that strawberries, blueberries and other brightly coloured berries trigger a ‘housekeeper’ mechanism in the brain.This mops up and recycles certain cells blamed for memory lapses and other mental decline, keeping the mind sharp into old age."

News you can use | Cancer drug can treat alzheimer’s - Business of Life - livemint.com

News you can use Cancer drug can treat alzheimer’s - Business of Life - livemint.com: "Scientists have discovered the signs of dementia could be “completely reversed” in less than a month, after their study revealed that a protein, which is already used as a treatment for cancer, can treat Alzheimer’s."

BBC News - Arthritis protein 'guards against Alzheimer's disease'

BBC News - Arthritis protein 'guards against Alzheimer's disease': "In the Journal of Alzheimer's Research study, mice with memory loss given the protein fared better in tests.
A synthetic version of GM-CSF protein is already used as a cancer treatment.
UK experts said the study was 'an important first step' and tests were needed to see if the drug worked for people with Alzheimer's."

The Press Association: New hope for Alzheimer's patients

The Press Association: New hope for Alzheimer's patients: "Rheumatoid arthritis sufferers have a built-in protection against Alzheimer's that could soon become a promising new treatment for the brain disease.
The protein GM-CSF plays a role in the defective immune system response that leads to the arthritic disorder.
But it also marshals the immune system to remove harmful deposits in the brain that are linked to Alzheimer's."

Oral health: Neglecting your teeth may lead to Alzheimer's - Taiwan News Online

Oral health: Neglecting your teeth may lead to Alzheimer's - Taiwan News Online: "Dr. Henry Chiang, a Newport Beach, Calif., dentist who has launched a 2010 Oral Health Campaign for Seniors, wants to reverse that attitude.
His efforts to make seniors more aware of gum disease and denture care comes at the same time that New York University dental researchers have found the first long-term evidence that periodontal (gum) disease could increase the risk of cognitive dysfunction associated with Alzheimer's disease in healthy individuals as well as those already impaired."

Cause of Alzheimer’s in question after drug fails - The Globe and Mail

Cause of Alzheimer’s in question after drug fails - The Globe and Mail: "The failure of a promising Alzheimer’s drug in clinical trials highlights the gap between diagnosis – where real progress has recently been made – and treatment of the disease."

Why Alzheimer's drug is both safe and effective

Why Alzheimer's drug is both safe and effective: "A new study has unravelled exactly how memantine-a drug used to treat Alzheimer's disease- helps patients without causing serious side effects.
It is known that memantine (marketed in the United States as Namenda), which is currently FDA-approved can treat moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease"

News Analysis - Lilly Alzheimer Drug’s Failure Puts Theory in Question - NYTimes.com

News Analysis - Lilly Alzheimer Drug’s Failure Puts Theory in Question - NYTimes.com: "The failure of a promising Alzheimer’s drug in clinical trials highlights the gap between diagnosis — where real progress has recently been made — and treatment of the disease."

The Alzheimer’s Drugs You Still Can’t Get | Singularity Hub

The Alzheimer’s Drugs You Still Can’t Get Singularity Hub: "Twenty years ago, researchers made serious headway in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease (AD). They discovered a link between the brain damage in AD patients and plaque deposits in the brain – the so-called “amyloid hypothesis,” now the dominant explanation of the disease, was born. Today, two decades later, there are only four treatment options for AD patients. None of them attack or prevent the plaque deposits. None of them slow or stop the disease. Why not?"

Data-sharing breeds Alzheimer's progress - FierceBiotech

Data-sharing breeds Alzheimer's progress - FierceBiotech: "A 2003 venture to bring together the NIH, FDA, industry, universities and nonprofits is paying dividends for Alzheimer's biomarker research. There have been advancements in using imaging for early disease detection, and about 100 clinical studies are in progress for Alzheimer's. The Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative, as it is called, doesn't just raise money or conduct trials: one of the major goals when the group first set out in 2003 was to share information. All data on the projects is shared immediately, and anyone with a computer can access the information. No one company will benefit from the data."

Discovery of new brain passage may help predict Alzheimer's early

Discovery of new brain passage may help predict Alzheimer's early: "For decades, scientists have struggled to locate the tiny passage, which is believed to deteriorate gradually as part of normal aging and far more quickly due to Alzheimer's disease. Now, UC Irvine researchers have identified for the first time in humans a long-hidden part of the brain called the perforant path."

Spinal-Fluid Test Is Found to Predict Alzheimer’s - NYTimes.com

Spinal-Fluid Test Is Found to Predict Alzheimer’s - NYTimes.com: "Researchers report that a spinal-fluid test can be 100 percent accurate in identifying patients with significant memory loss who are on their way to developing Alzheimer’s disease."

Brain stimulation may help Alzheimer's - UPI.com

Brain stimulation may help Alzheimer's - UPI.com: "Dr. Andres Lozano and colleagues at Toronto Western Hospital conducted a trial of deep brain stimulation on six patients with early signs of Alzheimer's disease. All six left the hospital within three days of surgery, and continue to participate in regular follow-up cognitive assessments."

Eisai May Start Skin-Patch Aricept U.S. Sales in 2011 - Bloomberg

Eisai May Start Skin-Patch Aricept U.S. Sales in 2011 - Bloomberg: "Teikoku Seiyaku Co., Eisai’s development partner, submitted patient-trial data to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on June 30, Lynn Kramer, head of neuroscience product development at the Tokyo-based company, said on a conference call today. The regulator typically takes 10 months to complete a review."

Proteins linked to longevity also linked to Alzheimer's

Proteins linked to longevity also linked to Alzheimer's: "The finding, reported in the July 23 issue of Cell, suggests that targeting sirtuins could offer a promising new approach to treating Alzheimer’s, says Professor Leonard Guarente, leader of the research team."

More Education Delays Dementia Signs--But Not Damage: Scientific American

More Education Delays Dementia Signs--But Not Damage: Scientific American: "Most of the previous studies describing the link between education and risk for dementia were purely observational—a method in which 'you can't really prove a cause and effect,' says P. Murali Doraiswamy, head of biological psychiatry at Duke University and who was not involved in the new research. He also notes that many of the cognitive tests to diagnose dementia are biased against those who have lower levels of verbal and reasoning abilities due to less education to begin with."

Branded - Drug Store News

Branded - Drug Store News: "The FDA approved Aricept (donepezil hydrochloride) tablets in the 23-mg strength as a once-daily treatment for moderate-to-severe Alzheimer’s. The drug is designed for patients to start off with 5 mg once a day, increasing dosage to 10 mg after four to six weeks and to 23 mg after three more months."

Biologist cites progress on Alzheimer’s - The Boston Globe

Biologist cites progress on Alzheimer’s - The Boston Globe: "A leading antiaging researcher, Leonard Guarente, believes he has found a potential new approach for treating Alzheimer’s disease.
Tweet Submit to DiggdiggsdiggYahoo! Buzz ShareThis For more than 15 years, the MIT biology professor has been researching proteins called sirtuins, which slow an animal’s aging clock during times of scarcity — stalling the animal at a younger and more fertile stage until food becomes more plentiful and reproductive success is more likely."

Alzheimer's breakthrough could lead to treatment - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Alzheimer's breakthrough could lead to treatment - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): "Researchers at the University of Sydney claim a breakthrough in research into Alzheimer's disease will lead directly to a new treatment.
Their study shows how two key proteins interact to trigger the brain degeneration known as Alzheimer's."

Diet and Behavior Changes May Slow Alzheimer’s - US News and World Report

Diet and Behavior Changes May Slow Alzheimer’s - US News and World Report: "A combination of diet and lifestyle changes decreases Alzheimer’s-like symptoms in dogs more than either treatment does on its own, a new study shows. The findings show the importance of taking multiple approaches to arrest the disease in humans, the authors say. Their results also provide evidence supporting recent research that suggests plaque deposits in the brain are not the cause of Alzheimer’s."

Depression may increase Alzheimer's risk - Technology & science - Science - LiveScience - msnbc.com

Depression may increase Alzheimer's risk - Technology & science - Science - LiveScience - msnbc.com: "As if depression wasn't bad enough on its own, new research suggests older adults with depressive symptoms are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's is a fatal brain disorder marked by memory loss and an inability to function in daily life. Researchers have long known that depression and Alzheimer's disease are linked, but it wasn't clear whether depression was a risk factor for Alzheimer's or a symptom of the disease"

Drug Trials Test Bold Plan to Slow Alzheimer’s - NYTimes.com

Drug Trials Test Bold Plan to Slow Alzheimer’s - NYTimes.com: "The disease is defined by freckles of barnacle-like piles of a protein fragment, amyloid beta, in the brain. So, the current thinking goes, if you block amyloid formation or get rid of amyloid accumulations — plaque — and if you start treatment before the disease is well under way, you might have a chance to alter its course."

Sniffing insulin may help memory lost to Alzheimer's | Reuters

Sniffing insulin may help memory lost to Alzheimer's | Reuters: "(Reuters) - Squirting insulin up the noses of patients with early forms of Alzheimer's disease showed signs of improving their memory, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
Patients who got the treatment for four months showed improvements in tests of memory recall that lasted for two months."


DON'T DO THIS ON YOUR OWN

A Scary Idea: Pre-emptive Brain Scans For Alzheimer’s. « The Science Business - Forbes.com

A Scary Idea: Pre-emptive Brain Scans For Alzheimer’s. « The Science Business - Forbes.com: "You feel fine and have no symptoms, but your brain is slowly rotting away. And there is nothing we can do about it. Have a nice day.”
This is what you could be hearing from your doctor in a few years if new “preclinical” Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis recommended by top experts takes hold. Arguing that 'it is widely acknowledged that symptoms are not necessary to diagnose human disease,' an expert panel is proposing creating a strange new category of preclinical Alzheimer's disease that could be diagnosed in totally healthy people, years before there are symptoms."

5 signs of Alzheimer's | abc7chicago.com

5 signs of Alzheimer's | abc7chicago.com: "WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMERS: In the daily blog of Dr. Andrew Weil, M.D., Dr. Weil notes the five main warning signs of Alzheimer's. The first and most important warning sign is memory loss, such as forgetting important dates and recently learned information. The second most common warning sign is challenges when trying to solve a problem. The third warning sign is when familiar tasks start becoming unfamiliar. In this case, routine tasks such as remembering how to get to get to a certain location or remembering phone numbers becomes difficult. The fourth warning sign is being confused about time and location. The fifth and final most important warning sign for the onset of Alzheimer's is trouble understanding pictures and other visual images. It is at this point that colors seem non-existent and the ability to differentiate between distance and physical objects becomes intricate."

Extra weight can increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease for women : dBTechno

Extra weight can increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease for women : dBTechno: "Results of a new interesting study suggest that the more weight a woman is carrying, the greater their risk is of developing memory loss.
For years researchers have been trying to find clues that would indicate memory loss which can lead to Alzheimer’s disease and now they have found what they say is a key contributor."

New Recommendations for Alzheimer's Diagnosis

New Recommendations for Alzheimer's Diagnosis: "July 13, 2010 -- Experts from the National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association have issued suggestions to update the criteria for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
The new proposed criteria will be the first update in 26 years.
''The last set of criteria for Alzheimer's disease [diagnosis] were originally developed in 1984,' says William Thies, PhD, chief medical and scientific officer at the Alzheimer's Association. 'We know a lot more now than we did before, so the new criteria are a reaction to that knowledge,' he tells WebMD."

Vitamin E Reduces Alzheimer's Risk

Vitamin E Reduces Alzheimer's Risk: "High levels of vitamin E in the blood reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in old age, says a new study. Italian and Swedish researchers found that several components of vitamin E helped prevent cognitive deterioration in people 80 years of age and older.
'Vitamin E is a family of eight natural components, but most studies related to Alzheimer's disease investigate only one of these components, tocopherol,' Dr. Francesca Mangialasche, who led the study, said in a statement. 'We hypothesized that all the vitamin E family members could be important in protecting against AD. If confirmed, this result has implications for both individuals and society, as 70 percent of all dementia cases in the general population occur in people more than 75 years of age, and the study suggests a protective effect of vitamin E against AD in individuals aged 80 plus.'"

CBC News - Technology & Science - Neuron research may hold hope for Alzheimer's

CBC News - Technology & Science - Neuron research may hold hope for Alzheimer's: "U.S. scientists have found a chemical that can form neurons in brains of mice, and improve the memory of old rats.
The results, to be published in the journal Cell on Thursday, offer hope for a cure 'that will address the core illness process in Alzheimer's disease,' said Dr.Thomas Insel, director of the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
The researchers found a chemical they called P7C3, which supported the formation of neurons — a process called neurogenesis — in the dentate gyrus region of the brain in mice."

Depression Linked to Higher Risk of Alzheimer's, Dementia - Depressed study subjects had 72 percent higher risk of dementia, 76 percent higher Alzheimer's risk - ModernMedicine

Depression Linked to Higher Risk of Alzheimer's, Dementia - Depressed study subjects had 72 percent higher risk of dementia, 76 percent higher Alzheimer's risk - ModernMedicine: "TUESDAY, July 6 (HealthDay News) -- Depression is associated with a higher risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease in older people over long-term follow-up, according to research published in the July 6 issue of Neurology."

Portals | Molecular Imaging

Portals Molecular Imaging: "Noninvasive retinal imaging may be helpful in the early diagnosis, intervention and monitoring of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), as the beta-amyloid (AB) plaques characteristic of the disease first appear in the eyes, according to a study published online June 13 in NeuroImage."

Sponsors to Share Trial Data to Develop Alzheimer’s Drugs

Sponsors to Share Trial Data to Develop Alzheimer’s Drugs: "FDAnews Drug Daily Bulletin
June 29, 2010 Vol. 7 No. 126



Sponsors to Share Trial Data to Develop Alzheimer’s Drugs
In a move that could foster faster development of drugs to treat neurodegenerative diseases, a consortium of drugmakers has agreed to share data from Alzheimer’s trials in a new database. The creation of the database is the first effort of its kind to pool industry data to accelerate development of treatments for brain diseases, the Coalition Against Major Diseases says. The database will allow researchers to design better clinical trials and improve chances of success."

Drugs that cure alzheimer's

While it's great to have hope.  Be careful about people that say there's almost a cure.  Perhaps there is; but there have been an awful lot of let downs and research gone awry.  Focus on prevention.  Hope and pray for a cure.

An Alzheimer's cure could be closer than we think | ZDNet

An Alzheimer's cure could be closer than we think ZDNet: "An Alzheimer's cure could be closer than we think
By Dana Blankenhorn June 30, 2010, 9:36am PDT
Summary
Chain has what he calls a “platform” covering at least three monoclonal antibodies that can act against Alzheimer’s. One drug based on the platform is in a Stage Three trial. Others are in first or second stage trial.
Topics
Alzheimer's Disease, Dana Blankenhorn
I have written about Alzheimer’s disease several times on this blog.
Alzheimer’s is the mind stealer, a terribly long, sad fade-out. My grandfather died of it. So did my next-door neighbor. He would seem engaged with you, then suddenly his face would sag, his eyes would grow vacant, and he wouldn’t know where he was."

Watson starts selling generic Alzheimer's drug - BusinessWeek

Watson starts selling generic Alzheimer's drug - BusinessWeek: "Watson starts selling generic Alzheimer's drug

MORRISTOWN, N.J.
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Thursday it began selling a generic version of Novartis AG's Alzheimer's disease drug Exelon"

Predicting Alzheimer's: PET Scan Plus Memory Test Works Best

Predicting Alzheimer's: PET Scan Plus Memory Test Works Best: "Predicting Alzheimer's: PET Scan Plus Memory Test Works Best
Combination of Brain Scans and Word-Recall Test Best for Predicting Dementia, but It's Expensive"

Exercise may help lower the risk of Alzheimer's | SCNow

Exercise may help lower the risk of Alzheimer's SCNow: "Exercise may help lower the risk of Alzheimer’s
By Nicole Boone WBTW News13 Anchor
Published: July 1, 2010
NEW YORK - It’s believed exercise can lower the risk of Alzheimer’s and a new study suggests the earlier the better."

A little about me

EXPERIENCE


State of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Family and Children’s Services: (July 93-current date+  July 1, 2010)

► Subject Matter Expert: Developmental Disabilities

► Expert/Instructor: Plan, Goal, and Objective writing

► Expert/Instructor: Community Collaboration

► Early Intervention Specialist

► Appointed: Governor’s Coordinating Council for Families and Children. Member Executive Committee

► Program Manager

► Child Protection supervisor

► Children’s Mental Health supervisor



Rogers Counseling Center: (Feb. 1991-June 1993)

► Psychotherapist: Children and Families

► Director: Children’s Crisis Team

► MANDT (crisis intervention) instructor



State of Utah: Self-Sufficiency Counselor (for adults with disabilities)

(There were a number of articles written in the Deseret News and a national publication on my work and program.)



Additional Experience

► Chair: North West Regional Summit on Youth

► Chair: Madison County Community Council

► Chair: Lewis Clark Coalition for Families and Youth

► Chair: Upper Valley Center for Domestic Violence

► Organizer: July 4th Open Air Concert in Provo Utah (some time in the 1980’s)

► Manager: Festival of the Arts Ball (BYU, also some time in the 80’s)



EDUCATION

Brigham Young University: M.Ed. Educational Psychology, (Aug. 1990)



Additional Education

Ricks College

Seattle Pacific University

Eastern Washington University