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Breakthrough Medications for Alzheimer’s

midnightsuncare — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 19:49:29 +0000

Groundbreaking research is honing in ever closer to the eradication of Alzheimer’s disease, this time through two medications already developed and approved by the FDA. This permits expedited clinical trials and hopefully fast-tracking us closer to a cure. The first, surprisingly, is a drug used to treat HIV. Scientists discovered that the genetic blueprint in […]

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What Elephants Can Teach Us About Memory Loss and Alzheimer’s

midnightsuncare — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 18:53:36 +0000

The old adage is true: elephants truly do have extraordinary memories, even in their old age. For instance, they can remember and go back to highly specific places years after visiting them, regardless of age. Exactly what can we glean from elephants which could lead to enhancing our own cognitive functioning later in life? Interestingly, […]

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Is a Cure for Alzheimer’s in Our Near Future?

midnightsuncare — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 20:32:11 +0000

Alzheimer's research funding now totals over $900 million. Could the race towards finding a cure be coming near to the finish line? As those with loved ones impacted by the disease watch and wait with bated breath, a variety of trials – some with greater success than others – seem to be pointing to a […]

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