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News Technology New drug could be the first to prevent the progression of Alzheimers disease
| New drug could be the first to prevent the progression of Alzheimers disease |
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| Monday, 19 December 2011 00:06 | |||
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Anyone who has watched as Alzheimer’s disease robs a friend or family member of their memories and faculties before ultimately claiming their life knows just what a truly horrible disease it
is. According to the World Health Organization, it is the fourth leading cause of death in high-income countries and, due to an aging worldwide population, it is predicted to affect one in 85 people worldwide by 2050 – unless a treatment can be found. Scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have high hopes for a new drug they have developed that has improved memory and prevented brain damage in mice and is a promising candidate for the first drug capable of halting the progression of Alzheimer’s in humans...
Continue Reading New drug could be the first to prevent the progression of Alzheimer's diseaseSection: Health and WellbeingTags: Aging,
Alzheimer,
Drugs,
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Neurological,
Salk Institute
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