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News archive for July 2011

New way to reverse the effects of memory decline discovered, research says

Published: 28 July 2011

A hypertension drug could reverse the effects of memory decline, research published in Nature Wednesday, 27 July 2011 suggests.

Model Nell McAndrew urges runners to sign up for Wilne 10k and raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society

Nell McAndrew

Published: 21 July 2011

Nell McAndrew, Model, TV presenter and fitness enthusiast is urging people in Derbyshire to enter the first ever Wilne 10k and raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society.

Epic Indian adventure raises more than £1,500 for Alzheimer's Society

Gate-of-India-Mumbai---Clive-Smith

Published: 21 July 2011

A cycling teacher from Bexley has raised more than £1,500 for the Society with an epic bike ride through the Indian Subcontinent in memory of his in-laws.

Potential Alzheimer’s treatment could be safe but only in low doses

Man checking phone at ICAD 2011

Published: 20 July 2011

High doses of a potential Alzheimer's vaccine cause significant side effects including build up of fluid in the brain but these effects are considerably reduced in lower doses, says new research.

New tests could help in mission to improve Alzheimer's diagnosis rates

An attendee plans her day at the ICAD 2011

Published: 20 July 2011

Blood and spinal fluid tests could play a key role in new methods to detect Alzheimer's before symptoms of dementia appear, according to new research.

Memory problems with other cognition problems could increase risk of dementia

Delegates at ICAD 2011

Published: 19 July 2011

People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) including memory problems are significantly more likely to develop dementia than those with MCI without memory problems according to new research.

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