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Research Can I buy supplements to prevent or treat dementia? We examine the truth behind the sale of supplements, vitamins, products and therapies that claim to prevent or treat dementia, or boost memory. We examine the truth behind the sale of supplements, vitamins, products and therapies that claim to prevent or treat dementia, or boost memory. ... 27 March 2019
News Tag: News. Roche drops Alzheimer drug trials after setback - Alzheimer's Society comment Roche Holding will halt two late-stage clinical trials of its crenezumab drug for early Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
Research Repurposing a rheumatoid arthritis drug for dementia We consider new research about whether drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis could reduce the risk of developing dementia. We consider new research about whether drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis could reduce the risk of developing dementia. ... 01 June 2018
News Tag: News. Two existing drugs can block cell death in mice with neurodegeneration A new study shows that two drugs can block the death of brain cells in mice. Dr Doug Brown, Director of Research and Development at Alzheimer’s Society, comments. Read more
Research Tag: Research. A road block for RAGE no success for Alzheimer’s treatment Lack of any positive effect on people with Alzheimer’s disease brought a phase 3 clinical trial to a halt. Learn more from our Summer 2018 issue of Care and cure magazine. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Refusing to take medication Sometimes, people with dementia refuse to take their prescribed medication. It is important not to assume that the person is just being ‘difficult’. Read more
Research Tag: Research. Pfizer drops out of dementia drug race From our spring 2018 issue of Care and Cure magazine, learn more about the pharmaceutical company Pfizer pulling out of neuroscience research. Read more
Research Tag: Research. Latest drug trial results From Care and cure magazine - Autumn 2015, find out about drug trial news from 2015. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. How confusion or distress may be caused when the appearance of a pill changes without warning From the May 2015 issue of our magazine, a different looking dementia medication can cause confusion even though it has the right active ingredient. Fiona Madden speaks to a carer whose husband insists on a specific brand. Read more
Research Tag: Research. Investigating the links between anticholinergic drugs and benzodiazepines and risk of dementia Research project: ABCD study: Anticholinergics, Benzodiazepines, Cognition and Dementia Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Check-ups and medication Visiting your GP after a dementia diagnosis can be beneficial, particularly for people in the early stages of dementia. Read more
News Tag: News. Study finds anti-inflammatories could help prevent dementia – Alzheimer’s Society comment A Vancouver-based research team led by Dr Patrick McGeer, has published a paper suggesting that anti-inflammatory drugs could prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
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