November 30 - December 6, 2008
PREVENTION
AP Video: Grape Seed May Benefit Alzheimer's
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(Associated Press)Researchers in Australia found a grape seed extract that can prevent the buildup of damaging proteins in the brains of mice with Alzheimer's Disease.
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CAREGIVERS
Caregiver Committed to Fighting Alzheimer's
Leon Garrison is excited about The Garrison Institute on Aging's progress. Having made important strides in research, they are planning a clinical trial utilizing a new, previously unexplored therapy for Alzheimer's.
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WEEKLY RESEARCH BULLETIN
Grant Awarded for Drug That Fights Alzheimer's on Multiple Fronts
Varinel's experimental drug named M30 takes a new multifunctional approach to combat Alzheimer's. It shows great promise and, if successful, may yield an entirely new class of drugs for treatment.
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ASK NURSE DINA
A Caregiver Asks:
Dear Nurse Dina,
How does one know if someone is getting Alzheimer's?
How does one know if someone is getting Alzheimer's? Is it possible that there are very early signs before it becomes a full-fledged illness? Can signs be spotted many years earlier?
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