They contain neuroprotective peptides that slow down the inflammation process and the deterioration of neurons causing the development of Alzheimer’s Heteractis magnifica sea anemones contain neuroprotective peptides that slow down the inflammation process and the deterioration of neurons causing the development of Alzheimer’s. There is currently no treatment for this disease. IMAGE: A MAGNIFICENT SEA ANEMONE RIDING THE CURRENT AT MADIVARU MANTA POINT. The Kunitz-type...
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Researchers identify new potential biotherapy for Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at the University of Florida have discovered that a modified version of an important immune cell protein could be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease. The study, which will be published August 29 in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, reveals that soluble versions of a protein called TLR5 can reduce the buildup of amyloid plaques in the...
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Researchers demonstrate safe, non-invasive way to open blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer’s patients
In the first peer-reviewed published report of its kind, University of Toronto researchers have demonstrated that focused ultrasound can be used to safely open the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. “We are pioneering exciting potential innovative treatment options for patients,” says Professor Sandra Black. Credit: University of Toronto The study, “Blood-brain barrier opening in...
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Newly characterized molecule offers possibilities for novel Alzheimer’s treatments
Alzheimer’s disease is an increasingly prevalent, neurodegenerative condition that erodes memory and other cognitive functions. Treatments for this complex disease have been elusive, although researchers have previously uncovered its main biological features: amyloid-beta plaques and tau tangles. PET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer’s disease. Credit: public domain A study by researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH),...
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Contact sports increase Parkinson’s disease risk
By Maria Cohut Fact checked by Jasmin Collier Injuries from playing contact sports, such as rugby, boxing, and martial arts, have been linked to a heightened risk of dementia. A new study now says that contact sports may actually lead to other neurodegenerative diseases, and it explains why. A new study argues that contact sports...
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Alzheimer’s risk 10 times lower with herpes medication
Published Sunday 15 July 2018 By Ana Sandoiu Fact checked by Jasmin Collier New results could change the face of Alzheimer’s treatment; the herpes simplex virus is found to play a vital role in the condition, and antiherpetic medication is shown to have a dramatic effect on dementia risk. Alzheimer’s disease may soon be treated with antiviral medication....
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The ‘Big Bang’ of Alzheimer’s: Scientists ID genesis of disease
DALLAS – July 10, 2018 – Scientists have discovered a “Big Bang” of Alzheimer’s disease – the precise point at which a healthy protein becomes toxic but has not yet formed deadly tangles in the brain. A study from UT Southwestern’s O’Donnell Brain Institute provides novel insight into the shape-shifting nature of a tau molecule...
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Postage stamp-sized skin patch that only needs changing once a week could revolutionise treatment of Alzheimer’s, experts claim
The patch, worn on the upper arm, contains the same active medicine as Aricept The drug is already taken in tablet form by thousands of dementia sufferers It is not a cure but does ease symptoms and slows down the rate of progression The patch releases a round-the-clock flow of medicine through the skin A...
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Alzheimer’s disease—why insulin is a new suspect
Johnson and Johnson recently announced that it was halting a clinical trial for a new Alzheimer’s drug after safety issues emerged. This latest failure adds to the dozens of large, costly clinical trials that have shown no effect in treating this devastating disease. The growing list of failures should give us pause for thought – have we...
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A typical communication pattern of people with Alzheimer’s disease
Dementia, in any form, is a heartbreaking disease that can take away one’s thinking and judgment abilities before they pass. To save face, people with dementia often pretend to know answers to questions, even if they really don’t. This often hides the severity of the disease and exasperates the fears and frustrations of the people...