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Vitamin C Dissolves Toxic Protein Aggregates in Alzheimer's Disease
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[19/08/2011] Researchers at Lund University have discovered a new function for vitamin C. Treatment with vitamin C can dissolve the toxic protein aggregates that build up in the brain in Alzheimer's disease. Vitamin C Dissolves Toxic Protein Aggregates in Alzheimer's Disease - Read more
Dementia: An underestimated problem
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[01/08/2011] Dementia is a disorder caused by malfunctions in brain performance, from which in Germany alone approximately 1.2 million people are suffering from. Since dementia mostly appears in the third phase in one’s life and the number of affected people is increasing constantly, all industrial nations are facing entirely new challenges.Dementia: An underestimated problem - Read more
Over Half of Alzheimer's Cases May Be Preventable
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[21/07/2011] Over half of all Alzheimer's disease cases could potentially be prevented through lifestyle changes and treatment or prevention of chronic medical conditions, according to a study led by Doctor Deborah Barnes, a mental health researcher at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. Over Half of Alzheimer's Cases May Be Preventable - Read more
Mental afflictions are the new civilization disease
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[01/07/2011] The illness of depression affects about 121 million people worldwide and is among the most common causes of impending work incapacity. According to a WHO forecast, the number of affected people in the industrial nations will actually continue to rise – in the same way four other mental diseases will increase: alcohol addiction, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and dementia. Mental afflictions are the new civilization disease - Read more
Several Methods for Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease Developed
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[16/06/2011] PredictAD is an EU-funded research project that develops objective and efficient methods for enabling earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Diagnosis requires a holistic view of the patient combining information from several sources, such as, clinical tests, imaging and blood samples. Several Methods for Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease Developed - Read more
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