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TauRx Pharmaceuticals Receives $10.5m Follow-On Investment from Dundee Corporation

2013-03-04 20:22:30

Dundee Corporation maintains 5% stake in company developing a revolutionary treatment for Alzheimer's Disease TORONTO and SINGAPORE, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TauRx Pharmaceuticals Ltd. ("TauRx") announced today the receipt of an equity investment of USD10.5m from Dundee Corporation of Toronto ("Dundee"). The investment will be used by TauRx primarily to support the on-going program of three Phase 3 clinical trials of LMTX(TM), its novel compound currently in development as a...

Researchers Provide New Insights Into The Causes Of Dementia

2013-03-04 11:15:32

Shortage of protein TDP-43 causes muscle wasting and stunted nerve cells A shortage of a protein called TDP-43 caused muscle wasting and stunted nerve cells. This finding supports the idea that malfunction of this protein plays a decisive role in ALS and FTD. The study is published in the "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA" (PNAS). ALS is an incurable neurological disease which manifests as rapidly progressing muscle wasting. Both limbs and respiratory muscles...

Helping Dementia Patients Remember To Eat Well Improves Physical And Mental Health

2013-02-28 16:31:22

A new analysis has found that a combination of methods that help patients with dementia remember proper eating habits can improve their physical health and lessen symptoms of depression. Published early online in the Journal of Advanced Nursing, the study indicates that clinicians should consider using this intervention in individuals with dementia who also have poor nutrition and signs of depression. In patients with dementia, poor nutrition or decreased food intake may cause symptoms of...

Research Foundations Collaborate To Fund Repository Of Promising CNS-Active Compounds

2013-02-28 08:31:00

Collaborative CNS Screening Initiative (CCSI) Aims to Share Knowledge and Speed Drug Discovery NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF), Beyond Batten Disease Foundation (BBDF) and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society today announced a funding collaboration to support the creation of the Collaborative CNS Screening Initiative (CCSI), a central repository of chemical compounds that have shown significant Central Nervous...

Doctors Health Press Reports on Study: Six Risk Factors Found to Be Linked to Cognitive Impairment

2013-02-22 23:04:33

Doctors Health Press, a division of Lombardi Publishing Corporation and publisher of various natural health newsletters, books, and reports, including the popular online Doctors Health Press e-Bulletin, is reporting on a new study out of Australia finding the top six risk factors that could lead to cognitive impairment. Boston, MA (PRWEB) February 22, 2013 Doctors Health Press, a division of Lombardi Publishing Corporation and publisher of various natural health newsletters, books, and...

Lifescan Minnesota, First in the Twin Cities area to Perform New Test which Aids in the Diagnosis of Alzheimer's

2013-02-22 08:24:01

EDINA, Minn., Feb. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Treatment of Alzheimer's disease is a significant challenge for the medical profession, one that will continue to increase as baby boomers age. Before Alzheimer's can be treated, it must be accurately diagnosed--a challenge in itself. Amyvid, a radioactive dye manufactured by Eli Lilly, was approved by the FDA in April 2012. Amyvid enables clinicians to diagnose with better accuracy, leading to earlier treatment and informed counseling...

Antioxidants Not Associated With Lower Risk Of Stroke

2013-02-21 16:53:14

Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online According to a new study, taking in as many antioxidants as possible may not be the sure fire way to avoid dementia and strokes as it was previously thought. These antioxidants can be found in numerous fruits and vegetables and even those things made from fruits and vegetables, like coffee and tea. Previous research had found that all antioxidants reduced dementia and stroke risk, but now a study published by Elizabeth Devore with...

Senior Citizens Who Use Facebook Have Improved Cognition

2013-02-19 07:38:05

Lawrence LeBlond for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Social networking giant Facebook has become the tool of choice for many researchers who are studying everything from child psychology to cognitive decline. On the cognitive end, one new study has shown adults over the age of 65 may get an intellectual boost if they learn to use the popular social site. When it comes to sharpening those cognitive skills, University of Arizona graduate student Janelle Wohltmann says Facebook may be...

Ecumen Reduction of Antipsychotics in Dementia Care Receives Aging Services of Minnesota Innovation Award

2013-02-14 23:04:00

In a one-year period nearly 700 psychotropic medications have been either discontinued or decreased among people served by the Ecumen Awakenings initiativee in 15 Minnesota nursing homes Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota (PRWEB) February 14, 2013 Ecumen has received Aging Services of Minnesota's Leading Change Innovation Award. The award recognizes Ecumen Awakenings, a initiative to reduce the use of unnecessary antipsychotic and other medications for residents with dementia. About a...

Response To President Obama's State Of The Union Address

2013-02-13 12:27:44

-Alzheimer's Association Statement- WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In his first State of the Union address of his second term, President Barack Obama spoke of the need for "investments in science and innovation," with a specific reference to Alzheimer's disease. The Alzheimer's Association applauds the president for underscoring the critical need for medical research and demonstrating that addressing Alzheimer's disease is a national priority. If we...