Tag Archives: dementia
Cancer drug could be the key to curing the effects of Alzheimer’s
NEW HAVEN: A cancer drug shelved after disappointing results has stunned scientists by apparently reversing the effects of Alzheimer’s disease.
The drug known as AZD05030 could be soon tested on humans.
British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca had been developing the drug, known as AZD05030, to tackle Read More »
Dementia From HIV Infection: viral disease can spread to brain as early as 4 months after transmission
HOUSTON: One-third of HIV-positive people who do not take antiretroviral drugs will eventually develop dementia.
To better understand how HIV affects the brain, a research team investigated the early days of interaction between the virus and the central nervous system. The researchers discovered how HIV, Read More »
Frontier pharma Parkinson’s disease market growth forecast
NEW YORK: The Parkinson’s disease (PD) pipeline currently has 302 products in active development across all stages, but a stark contrast between the mechanisms of action employed in the current market and the pipeline is evident.
Where the market relies on symptomatic treatments that target Read More »
There’s an app to reduce dementia-related agitation
NEW ORLEANS: Computer applications (apps) on electronic tablets such as iPads may offer a safe, effective, nonpharmacologic option for addressing agitation in dementia patients who have associated behavioral problems, new research shows.
Preliminary results from a small pilot/feasibility study of geriatric psychiatry inpatients showed that Read More »