March 21, 2010
Alzheimer\'s
The following articles have been tagged with "Alzheimer\'s":
Swedish researchers reveal key to forming lasting memories
Science & Technology: 10 Nov 09
Researchers at Sweden's Karolinska Institutet have uncovered the mechanism that controls how the brain creates long-term memories, marking a significant step forward for developing new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
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Swedish researchers develop Alzheimer's test
Science & Technology: 22 Jul 09
A major international study has shown that a combination of three different tests could be used to identify incipient Alzheimer's disease (AD) in patients with mild cognitive impairment.
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Drinking coffee reduces Alzheimer's risk: study
Science & Technology: 15 Jan 09
Middle-aged people who consume modest amounts of coffee can significantly lower their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study by Finnish and Swedish researchers released on Thursday.
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Fast food can increase Alzheimer's risk: study
Science & Technology: 28 Nov 08
Results from a new Swedish study indicate there may be a connection between eating fast food and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Swedish research bolsters protein-Alzheimer's link
Science & Technology: 14 Oct 08
The presence of a certain protein can help protect the elderly from developing Alzheimer’s, according to a group of Swedish researchers at Uppsala University.
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Mid-life diabetes raises Alzheimer risk in men: study
Science & Technology: 10 Apr 08
Men who develop diabetes in middle age are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life, according to a new Swedish study.
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Bergman actress Eva Dahlbeck dies
Society: 10 Feb 08
Swedish actress and author Eva Dahlbeck has died at the age of 87.
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Alzheimer's 'usually caused by genes' - study
Science & Technology: 7 Feb 06
A new study of Swedish twins has shown that Alzheimer's has a genetic cause in up to 80 percent of cases. But environmental factors are still a major factor in causing the disease.
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AstraZeneca buys Alzheimer's drug rights
Business & Money: 28 Dec 05
Anglo-Swedish drugs group AstraZeneca has agreed to pay up to 300 million dollars to US peer Targacept for the rights to help develop and market a drug to treat Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia.
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Research polecats stolen from Karolinska
Smörgåsbord: 27 Sep 05
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Sweden to test new Alzheimer's vaccine
Science & Technology: 16 May 05
A group of 60 Swedish patients are to be the first to test a vaccine designed to prevent degenerative neurological dementia. The good news is it worked well on mice.
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Swedish vaccine gives hope of Alzheimer's cure
Science & Technology: 21 Apr 05
A new vaccine developed by Swedish researchers could stop Alzheimers developing. The Uppsala scientists behind the breakthrough will start animal tests within a month.
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Nobel Special: the Americans are coming to Stockholm
National: 11 Oct 04
America's science department gets a pat on the back as this year's laureates are commended for discovering potential cancer treatments and a new natural force, explaining the sense of smell and getting to grips with business cycles. All this - plus farting herring - in our Nobel special.
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E.coli on the attack in Gothenburg
Science & Technology: 6 Aug 04
A dramatic rise in the nasty tick disease TBE, the mystery of stomach ulcers is revealed, and food poisoning strikes at a football tournament. Insert your own joke about the players' dazzling runs.
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"Recently I’ve been thinking of how much mental space we could create if we collectively agreed to get rid of stereotypes. All of those small compartments we walk around with in our heads would suddenly be cleared away and we’d feel so much lighter. Just think of all of that space for real new perceptions..." READ »
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