Alzheimer's disease

Celebrex, naproxen won't prevent dementia

A new study suggests that the painkillers Celebrex and naproxen may not prevent dementia in patients who are prone to the disease.
(HealthDay News) UPDATED 05/12/2008
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Supreme Court Justice makes plea for Alzheimer's aid

Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor addressed Congress this week on behalf of Alzheimer's patients and caregivers.
(Associated Press) UPDATED 05/15/2008
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Ibuprofen may cut Alzheimer's risk

Long-term use of the painkiller ibuprofen may reduce the risk of dementia, a large-scale study suggests.
(BBC News) UPDATED 05/08/2008
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Sleep problems differ for patients, caregivers

Sleep problems differ between Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers, a new study suggests.
(HealthDay News) UPDATED 05/02/2008
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Experimental med eases Alzheimer's symptoms

A British clinical trial has found that 800 mg of the experimental drug tarenflurbil may slow memory loss in Alzheimer's patients
(U.S. News & World Report) UPDATED 05/01/2008
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Alzheimer's risks may be different for men and women

According to French researchers, men and women may have very different risk factors when it comes to the development of Alzheimer's.
(HealthDay News) UPDATED 05/01/2008
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