Scientists Track Hourly Changes in Alzheimer's Protein (MedicineNet.com)

Title: Scientists Track Hourly Changes in Alzheimer's Protein Category: Health News Created: 8/29/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2008

Scientists Probe Goo's Role In Alzheimer's Disease (The Tampa Tribune)

Scientists for the first time have peered into people's brains to directly measure the ebb and flow of a substance notorious for its role in Alzheimer's disease.

Mylan to launch generic Alzheimer's drug (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

Mylan Inc. said Friday it is immediately launching a generic version of the Alzheimer's disease drug Razadyne after receiving regulatory approval and a favorable court ruling.

Having Duplicate Items Ready Can Limit Stress Of Alzheimer's (The Tampa Tribune)

Dear Lyn: My husband has Alzheimer's. He's constantly forgetful and he loses, misplaces or breaks things. I understand it's all part of the disease. But he generally has an elaborate excuse for why he can't remember something, why he can't find something, or why something doesn't work. He even accuses me of taking something he can't find. I don't mean to be cross with him, but sometimes I am. I ...

Rapid Changes In Key Alzheimer's Protein Described In Humans (Science Daily)

For the first time, researchers have described hour-by-hour changes in the amount of amyloid beta, a protein that is believed to play a key role in Alzheimer's disease, in the human brain.

Brain injury study adds to Alzheimer's enigma (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Levels of a protein linked with Alzheimer's disease rise as people recover from brain injuries - a surprising finding that may help explain why injuries boost the risk of developing the disease, U.S. and Italian researchers said on Thursday.

Scientists Track Hourly Changes in Alzheimer's Protein (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)

THURSDAY, Aug. 28 (HealthDay News) -- A group of researchers has described hourly changes in a protein in the brain that is thought to play a key role in Alzheimer's disease.

Man With Alzheimer's Missing In Berkeley (KRXI-TV Reno)

BERKELEY, Calif. -- A 77-year-old man who suffers from Alzheimer's disease went missing Thursday from the hills of North Berkeley and the police are seeking the public's help in locating him.

Surprising Brain Changes with Alzheimer?s (Psych Central)

Researchers have made an unexpected discovery on the changes in the amount of amyloid beta, a protein that is believed to play a key role in Alzheimer?s disease, in the human brain. The finding may provide significant insights on a vareity of neurological diseases. A collaborative team of scientists at Washington University School [...]

Aricept Beneficial for Alzheimer's Patients, But Expensive (Blogcritics.org)

An effective Alzheimer's drug could be more affordable. I get asked this question frequently: "Does your mother take Aricept"? When I answer yes, I get the follow-up. "Does it work?" I am certain that Aricept works well for my mother. There is little doubt that it has slowed the progression of Alzheimer's disease and helped smooth out her behavior. I know from personal experience...

Multiple groups help those seeking support

TRUST, a prevention program, invites children ages 7 to 12 who are concerned about addiction in their family to join after-school activity groups that meet every Tuesday, from 4:30 pm.

Goldberg on Football: Playing Hurt

LaDainian Tomlinson supports Shawne Merriman's decision to eschew surgery and play as long as he can with two torn ligaments in his left knee.

Elkins Library Receives New Materia.....

The Elkins Public Library has received new books and DVDs. Juvenile fiction: "Cinnabar and the Island of Shadows," "Mimosa and the River of Wisdom," "Periwinkle and the Cave of Courage" and "Spiderwort and the ...

Raymond J. Frey

Raymond John Frey, age 83, of Minneapolis, formerly of Blue Earth, died Thursday, August 28, 2008, at his daughter's home surrounded by family and loved ones after a struggle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Dulled sense of smell might predict Parkinson's

Parkinson's is a neuro-degenerative disease that is very difficult to predict, prevent and cure.

Life with PlayStation coming very soon, supports Folding@home

Tags: XMB , Sony , SCEA , Folding@Home , Noam Rimon O 13 "The Life with PlayStation application is looking good," so says Senior Development Manager for SCEA R&D Noam Rimon .

Search continues for missing 83-year-old woman

While the search for a missing 83-year old woman has widened, the emotional toll on her family has also increased.

Alzheimer's Protein Tracked in Injured Brains

Scientists for the first time have peered into people's brains to directly measure the ebb and flow of a substance notorious for its role in Alzheimer's disease.

Del Stone: The vote will be close in November

Who will win the presidential election in November? Three months ago I would have said John McCain, hands down.

Other Voices: Merriman should put pride aside, consider long-term consequences

LADAINIAN TOMLINSON SUPPORTS Shawne Merriman's decision to eschew surgery and play as long as he can with two torn ligaments in his left knee.