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no prevention, no modifying therapies, no cure, but…..
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But scientists say they’ve now pinpointed a rare piece of DNA that may shield against the illness — even in people who are otherwise at high risk.
The discovery may explain why some people with known genetic risk factors don’t develop Alzheimer’s, the study authors said.
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I want to believe this
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Novel Drug Shows Promising Results in Alzheimer’s Model
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Scientists report that a novel small-molecule drug, which works by stopping toxic ion flow in the brain that is known to trigger neuronal apoptosis, can restore brain function and memory in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The team believes the drug could be used to treat AD and other neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and amyotropic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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Online training for caregivers
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Wisconsin has developed a guide or training for caregivers online.
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Researchers remain hopeful
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See the horrible record of the various Alzheimer’s drugs.
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Patent law an obstacle for Alzheimer’s solutions
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You would think that all would be working cooperatively towards a solution for Alzheimer’s but this is not the case. The ridiculous costs and time that it takes to run effective tests lead to a short time to recoup your research costs when you would find a workable solution. Researchers can not make a good case that this is a wise investment for Pharmaceutical companies.
So something is really wrong here and the government should look into this.
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