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  • A Mechanism To Improve Learning And Memory
    published on February 22nd, 2012 at 02:07 PM
    There are a number of drugs and experimental conditions that can block cognitive function and impair learning and memory. However, scientists have recently shown that some drugs can actually improve ...
  • Disease Understanding Improved By 3D Microscopy
    published on February 21st, 2012 at 02:07 PM
    The understanding of diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's is set to take a step forward following groundbreaking technology which will enable cell analysis using automated 3D microscopy...
  • Possible Adverse Side Effects Of Alzheimer's Drugs
    published on February 21st, 2012 at 02:07 PM
    Alzheimer's disease drugs now being tested in clinical trials may have potentially adverse side effects, according to new Northwestern Medicine research. A study with mice suggests the drugs could ...
  • Chemical Marker May Predict Cognitive Decline Risk
    published on February 16th, 2012 at 02:07 PM
    A report in the February issue of Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals states that increases in brain cortical binding of the chemical marker called [18F]FDDNP were related to ...
  • Seeking Non Drug-Based Dementia Treatments For 'Behaviors That Challenge' Carers
    published on February 16th, 2012 at 02:07 PM
    Alternative therapies for dementia patients need to be researched and applied more consistently if they are to help care organisations improve the well-being of patients and reduce the number of ...
  • Dementia Patients Benefit From Cognitive Stimulation
    published on February 16th, 2012 at 02:07 PM
    Cognitive stimulation therapies have beneficial effects on memory and thinking in people with dementia, according to a systematic review by Cochrane researchers. Despite concerns that cognitive ...
  • Sleeping More Reduces Risk Of Alzheimer's
    published on February 16th, 2012 at 02:07 PM
    A new study, which will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 64th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, April 21st to April 28th, reveals that the amount of shut-eye people sleep may later ...

 

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