ARTICLES
After Failed Trials, J&J Pivots to Early-Stage Alzheimer's
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/13/us-alzheimers-johnsonjohnson-idUSBRE91C0SX20130213
FDA Outlines Path to Test Alzheimer's Drugs Earlier
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/08/us-alzheimers-fda-idUSBRE91618N20130208
Potential To Prevent And Treat Alzheimer's Disease Offered By Novel Herbal Compound
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/256499.php
Memory Begins to Slip by age 45 in Some
http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/06/health/memory-cognitive-function-slips-early/index.html?hpt=he_c2
Drug Shows Promise
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/10/11/drug-shows-promise-in-early-alzheimers/
Breakthrough in Mice
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57374685-10391704/cancer-drug-reverses-alzheimers-disease-in-mice-hope-for-humans/
FACTS and FIGURES
* 6th leading cause of death in the United States
* There are nearly 15 million Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers providing 17 billion
hours of unpaid care valued at $202 billion
* An estimated 5.4 million people have Alzheimer's
* Alzheimer's is the #1 form of dementia
* Alzheimer's affects short-term memory/new memories
* Old age, head trauma, family genetics, and cardiovascular disease
can all be contributing factors to the development of Alzheimer's
* There is no cure, but the FDA has approved about 5 drugs
that will slow down symptoms for 6-12 months.
All facts are from the Alzheimer's Association website:
http://www.alz.org/
Follow the "Hunt" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Hunt-for-a-Cure-for-Alzheimers-Disease/100199616733540
After Failed Trials, J&J Pivots to Early-Stage Alzheimer's
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/13/us-alzheimers-johnsonjohnson-idUSBRE91C0SX20130213
FDA Outlines Path to Test Alzheimer's Drugs Earlier
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/08/us-alzheimers-fda-idUSBRE91618N20130208
Potential To Prevent And Treat Alzheimer's Disease Offered By Novel Herbal Compound
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/256499.php
Memory Begins to Slip by age 45 in Some
http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/06/health/memory-cognitive-function-slips-early/index.html?hpt=he_c2
Drug Shows Promise
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/10/11/drug-shows-promise-in-early-alzheimers/
Breakthrough in Mice
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57374685-10391704/cancer-drug-reverses-alzheimers-disease-in-mice-hope-for-humans/
FACTS and FIGURES
* 6th leading cause of death in the United States
* There are nearly 15 million Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers providing 17 billion
hours of unpaid care valued at $202 billion
* An estimated 5.4 million people have Alzheimer's
* Alzheimer's is the #1 form of dementia
* Alzheimer's affects short-term memory/new memories
* Old age, head trauma, family genetics, and cardiovascular disease
can all be contributing factors to the development of Alzheimer's
* There is no cure, but the FDA has approved about 5 drugs
that will slow down symptoms for 6-12 months.
All facts are from the Alzheimer's Association website:
http://www.alz.org/
Follow the "Hunt" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Hunt-for-a-Cure-for-Alzheimers-Disease/100199616733540