Alzheimer's News

Pain Is Not A Symptom Of Arthritis, Pain Causes Arthritis ( URMC 7-Oct-08 )

Pain is more than a symptom of osteoarthritis, it is an inherent and damaging part of the disease itself, according to a study published today in journal Arthritis and Rheumatism.

Compounds That Prevent Nerve Damage Discovered By Duke Team ( DUMC 26-Sep-08 )

Duke University Medical Center scientists have made a significant finding that could lead to better drugs for several degenerative diseases including Huntington's disease and Alzheimer's disease.

Switching On To Neuronal Switch-off ( UQ 24-Sep-08 )

A Queensland Brain Institute neuroscientist at UQ is working on ways to reduce neuronal loss in the brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease.

NIDA Unveils "Innovations" In Addiction Research ( NIDA 24-Sep-08 )

The first annual NIDA Notes "Innovations" issue, released today, features examples of benchmark National Institute on Drug Abuse research advances that have profound implications for addiction science.

UK Political Parties Have No Clear Plans For Older People ( Alzheimer's Society 24-Sep-08 )

72 per cent of people cannot name a political party that has clear policies for older people, research by Alzheimer's Society UK found.

Making Music To Deal With Dementia ( 23-Sep-08 )

Dementia often robs spouses of quality time together but an innovative University of Queensland project hopes to find ways to reclaim it.

Inflammatory Response To Infection And Injury May Worsen Dementia ( Wellcome Trust 22-Sep-08 )

Inflammation in the brain resulting from infection or injury may accelerate the progress of dementia, research funded by the Wellcome Trust suggests.

Dementia Awareness Week - 3 New Resources Including One For Younger Onset Dementia ( DoHA 19-Sep-08 )

The Minister for Ageing, Mrs Justine Elliot today launched three new $600,000 dementia training resources - as part of Dementia Awareness Week - including one to assist in supporting the care of those with younger onset dementia.

Sports-Cheat Drug Enhances Memory ( BMC 12-Sep-08 )

A drug used to increase blood production in both medical treatments and athletic doping scandals seems also to improve memory in those using it. New research shows that the memory enhancing effects of erythropoietin are not related to its effects on blood production but due to direct influences on neurons in the brain.

Vitamin Linked To Brain Shrinking ( BBCNews 9-Sep-08 )

A vitamin found in meat, fish and milk may help stave off memory loss in old age, a study has suggested.

World Experts In Brain Plasticity Gather In Brisbane ( UQ 9-Sep-08 )

Leading neuroscientists from Australia, China, and the USA will visit The University of Queensland this week to join Queensland Brain Institute neuroscientists in a three day symposium.

Exercise Tackles Flawed Memory ( BBCNews 4-Sep-08 )

Exercise may help improve mental performance in adults with mild memory problems, research suggests.

Cultural Differences In Attitudes Towards Caring For People With Dementia Revealed ( RCP 4-Sep-08 )

People of south Asian or Black Caribbean origin are far more likely to hold a 'traditional' view of caregiving than White British people, new research shows.

Setting The Standard In Dementia Care ( BSI Group 4-Sep-08 )

Bradford Dementia Group at the University of Bradford leads the way in developing a standard in Dementia Care.

$3 Million Boost To Support Carers Of People With Dementia ( DoHA 3-Sep-08 )

The Australian Government today approved a further $3 million to support the individual needs of the carers of people with dementia.

ADDF Partners With Extreme Athlete Mike Monroe ( ADDF 29-Aug-08 )

Palliative Care Must Be A Priority For Dementia ( Alzheimer Scotland 28-Aug-08 )

Thatcher's Battle With Dementia, By Her Daughter ( Independent 27-Aug-08 )

Neuroscientists Work Their Magic ( SJHMC 22-Aug-08 )

Missing Residents And Infectious Outbreaks - Topics For Discussion At ACC Meeting ( DoHA 21-Aug-08 )

Alzheimer's Society Comment On Panorama Programme ( Alzheimer's Society 20-Aug-08 )

Older Adult Caregivers Of Dementia Sufferers Have Worse Sleep Than Noncaregivers ( AASM 20-Aug-08 )

Potential Alzheimer's Treatment From The Humble Potato ( ASBMB 19-Aug-08 )