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Research report reviews dementia drugs pipeline

SAN FRANCISCO: A recently released report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutic development for dementia, complete with comparative analysis at various stages, therapeutics assessment by drug target, mechanism of action (MoA), route of administration (RoA) and molecule type, along with latest updates, and featured news Read More »

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Researchers hit back at criticisms of vitamin B Alzheimer’s study

CHICAGO: Oxford researchers have defended their study, which found no link between vitamin B and preventing Alzheimer’s, against accusations of being “inaccurate and misleading”.

The meta-analysis study collected data from 11 large trials using a total of 22,000 participants. It aimed to determine whether using Read More »

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Researchers find direct link between insulin resistance and behavioral disorders

BOSTON: People with diabetes are more prone to anxiety and depression than those with other chronic diseases that require similar levels of management. The reasons for this aren’t well understood, but Joslin Diabetes CentER researchers have discovered one potential explanation.

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Protein shown to slow progress of Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis

ST LOUIS: Researchers have identified a promising new target in the battle against certain neurological diseases. A protein known as TREM2 has been proven effective in clearing away unwanted debris in the brain, the unchecked buildup of which can lead to both Alzheimer’s disease and Read More »

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